If you love spring time in the Franklin Mountains and enjoy gathering with others who appreciate the wonders of the natural world, then the Annual Poppies Fest in Northeast El Paso is for you! This year’s free community event celebrating El Paso’s annual bloom of Mexican poppies promises to be one of the best in years said event coordinator Debbie Cuilty. The Farmer’s Almanac predicted above normal rainfall this past winter which has been the case in El Paso and is great news for desert flowers.

Held on the Convention Center Plaza and known as the biggest craft beer event in the south, Sun City Craft Beer Fest partners with local and national breweries and offers live music, gigantic games, merchandise vendors, art and food trucks to match the perfect bite with the perfect beer. The event will also feature beer experts doing live brewing demonstrations to show you how to make your own beer at home.

The Texas Country Music Fest is El Paso’s foremost opportunity to breathe the excitement and quality that Texas Country artists bring to the country music genre. The mission of TCMF is to provide a quality music festival which strengthens El Paso as a destination market for Texas Country touring routes, while engaging and inspiring all ages within the borderplex region on country music from our state. All while, truly reflecting this region’s colorful passion for music. Lineup includes Randy Rogers Band, Tracy Byrd, and Kyle Park.

Since its beginning at Chamizal National Memorial in the spring of 1976 as a singular event to celebrate the United States Bicentennial, the Siglo de Oro Drama Festival attained local popularity and an international reputation for presenting quality presentations from Spain’s Golden Age by theatrical groups from all over the world.

An Unforgettable Musical Journey with an Adventurous Season of Classical Concerts and Educational Residencies!

The annual Spring festival offers live entertainment, free tastings and wine for purchase. Adult admission includes a souvenir glass.

El Paso’s Mariachi Loco Music Festival celebrates Mother’s Day with Mariachis, Folkloric Dancers, Impersonators, Amazing Ropers, Live Music from around the El Paso, Cd. Juarez & Las Cruces Region.

El Rey brings together some of the most renowned and emerging bands and artists from the regional Mexican music scene.

Fine wineries, great music, delicious food, amazing art and so much more.

The beloved West Texas festival is set to return to El Paso this Memorial Day weekend on May 25-26.

The Las Cruces Wine Festival features New Mexico’s best wineries, exceptional food trucks, talented artisans, and award-winning musicians.

San Elizario celebrates Billy the Kid’s visit to San Elizario in 1876. See reenactments of the historic breakout of Billy’s friend at the old El Paso County Jail. Learn the historic truths of his visit to the old Texas town and more!

This art and music festival combines different musical genres that include rock, pop, ska, reggae, indie, electronic dance music, hip-hop, alternative and rock en espanol that will make the border city the coolest place to be!

What began as a small parade in 2007 has now grown into a nationally and internationally recognized five day Pride celebration showcasing the Sun City, the LGBT community of El Paso and its surrounding areas.

‘Sundae’, July 2nd 2017, El Paso Ice Cream Festival will return to Cohen Stadium bigger, better and sweeter than ever with MORE ice cream, MORE variety of flavors and frozen treats, and MORE family-friendly activities. Ice cream and fun will flow from 4 PM – 10 PM, and the festival ends with the RED, WHITE & BOOM FIREWORK finale that lights up the skies in Northeast El Paso and celebrates America’s Independence Day.

Price’s Creameries, TFCU, Mini of El Paso and Southwest University are ready to serve up some fun this summer at ICE CREAM FEST 2017.

This free 3-day festival has been held every year for almost a century at the centuries-old Ysleta Mission. Traditional dances, a mouthwatering array of food, game booths and carnival rides entertain the entire family. Enjoy a taste of El Paso history while helping preserve one of its most precious landmarks.

Established in 2008, The Plaza Classic Film Festival is the world’s largest film festival dedicated to classic cinema. The event incorporates more than 80 feature films and 60 short films; from rare screenings of classics to screenings by up-an-coming directors. The Festival also includes film talks with celebrities and film scholars, concerts and special presentations. The Festival also has become a showcase for the work of local and area filmmakers through its Local Flavor series, which screens features, shorts, documentaries and other films by area filmmakers or with strong local connections.

SYSYGY is a unique multi-day festival that pushes the boundaries of imagination with two days of jam-packed performances. This is more than an electronic music festival, it is an unparalleled multi-sensory experience.

Featuring pianists from Mexico, England, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Canada, Russia, China, Taiwan, Yugoslavia, Moldova, and the United States, the festival has received rave reviews, with every concert playing to a full house. The Festival’s founder and artistic director, Dr. Lucy Scarbrough, was inspired to establish the Festival because of the great influence that Chopin’s music has around the world. “Frederic Chopin was one of the great world ambassadors.” Dr. Scarbrough has said. “His music is truly a universal language of beauty that knows no barriers of nation or culture.” Chopin is the master of the piano. He is credited with originating the modern piano style, and that style is Chopin’s own, readily recognizable and distinctive style. The music of this fine romantic composer is featured in the Festival to provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to the tri-city region to hear the piano played with unsurpassed elegance, power, and expression.

URVANO will host some of the hottest names in Latin music. Reggaeton, trap, bachata and urban beats will make your body move non-stop!

The festival is bursting with regional flair and talent, to include a Chili Challenge, a Quest For The Best Margarita Competition, live music and much, much more. Way Out West will also feature a one-of-a-kind, outdoor dance floor. Attendees can kick back and listen, two-step, or just sing along as both local and national country artists perform live.

Taste and/or purchase many different award winning wines while enjoying live music and offerings from a select group of vendors.

The annual event will feature a variety of performances, dancers, vendors, food trucks, tours, and more.

Downtown Arts Festival Plaza and its surrounding areas come to life with lights, food, holiday shopping, festivities and an outdoor ice skating rink. WinterFest is a month long festival that is open every day and has something for all ages. Skate to holiday hits, enjoy charity and promotional nights and much more.