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Texas Onion Fest Annual Weslaco festival celebrating the sweet Texas 1015 onion! Our state vegetable! 🧅🤠 The festival, which began in 1989, is a festival for the entire family.

The Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco, Texas by Dr. Leonard Pike at the Texas A&M University Extension Service. In addition to a great entertainment line-up, Onion Fest also has cooking demos, the 1015 Market, dancing horse show and more.

Happy 10/15 Day! 🧅Did you know that October 15 is the official planting date of the famous Sweet Texas 1015 Onion?Develo...
10/15/2026

Happy 10/15 Day! 🧅

Did you know that October 15 is the official planting date of the famous Sweet Texas 1015 Onion?

Developed right here in Weslaco, the Sweet Texas 1015 Onion gets its name from its recommended planting date of October 15! Known for its sweet flavor, this hometown favorite has become a part of Weslaco's history and is celebrated each year at the Texas Onion Fest!

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, March 27, 2027, from 10:15 AM to 10:15 PM for the next Texas Onion Fest!

Visit Weslaco.com for more information!

09/22/2026

Texas Onion Fest is representing Weslaco at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin as part of its Texas Festivals exhibit! 🧅

Our team recently made the trip to Austin to see the exhibit in person, where we spotted some familiar pieces from home, including our Texas Onion Fest mascot (Tex the Sweet 1015 Onion) and items representing the festival and its history. 🤠

"Texas Festivals" highlights 27 festivals from across the state, It was great to see a piece of Weslaco on display in our state’s history museum and to see the Texas Onion Fest story shared with visitors from across Texas! The Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the Texas 1015 Sweet Onion, the state vegetable of Texas, right here in Weslaco.

Save the date for the 2027 Texas Onion Fest happening on Saturday March 27, 2027 from 10:15AM-10:15PM! ⭐

Visit https://www.weslaco.com/texasonionfest/ to learn more about the festival!

🧅🎉 Happy National Onion Day from Weslaco, the home of the Sweet Texas 1015 Onion, the official State Vegetable of Texas!...
06/27/2026

🧅🎉 Happy National Onion Day from Weslaco, the home of the Sweet Texas 1015 Onion, the official State Vegetable of Texas!

Named for its ideal planting date of October 15, the Sweet Texas 1015 Onion was developed right here in Weslaco and grew into one of the sweetest, mildest onions in the country. We're proud to celebrate that legacy every year at the Texas Onion Fest 🤠

Visit weslaco.com to learn more!

Happy National Mascot Day to our very own Tex the Sweet 1015 Onion & Lemmy, our energetic Lemonade Day Weslaco mascot!We...
06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day to our very own Tex the Sweet 1015 Onion & Lemmy, our energetic Lemonade Day Weslaco mascot!

We also want to send a big shout out to Tex’s friends from our amazing partners who participate at events like the TOF Mascot Dance-Off and more:

Whataburger
McDonalds (Ellis McD)
City of Weslaco - Government Recycling
Texas National Bank
Dairy Queen (F&P Brands)
Smith Security & Fire
Dance Time
Texas Roadhouse
and many more!

We want to give a special shoutout to our incredible Texas Onion Fest Committee! 🧅💙Behind the scenes of the Texas Onion ...
04/21/2026

We want to give a special shoutout to our incredible Texas Onion Fest Committee! 🧅💙

Behind the scenes of the Texas Onion Fest is a dedicated group of volunteers who help plan, organize, and bring this signature event to life each year.

Thank you to our Texas Onion Fest Committee for your continued support of our community! 🌟

TEXAS ONION FEST PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS! 📸✨ Congratulations to our Festival Photo contest winners! 🤠🧅Winners:Jacqueline ...
04/20/2026

TEXAS ONION FEST PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS! 📸✨ Congratulations to our Festival Photo contest winners! 🤠🧅

Winners:
Jacqueline Palacio
Weslaco Wildcats Cheer Force
Lilian Summers Cerda

*winners please contact the office at 956-968-2102 or DM us to pick up your prize.

😍Thank you to all who shared a photo 📸of your time at our 2026 Texas Onion Fest! We had a blast looking at the wonderful moments captured! We hope you had a great time this year and can't wait to see ya' in 2027!!

04/01/2026

Thank you City of Weslaco, The Official Site for putting together this video about our favorite day of the year, Texas Onion Fest! 🤠🧅 we work hard all year long to get ready for this special day and we’d like to thank everyone who made it out to celebrate with us!

Howdy, friends! 🤠📢 We want to hear from YOU! 📝Your feedback helps us make each festival better than the last. Take a few...
03/30/2026

Howdy, friends! 🤠📢 We want to hear from YOU! 📝

Your feedback helps us make each festival better than the last. Take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts on the 2026 festival, we truly appreciate your time and input! 💛

🔗https://www.weslaco.com/texasonionfest/

📣🤠🧅 What a day to remember! 🌟The 2026 festival was packed with fun from start to finish, and we hope you enjoyed every m...
03/30/2026

📣🤠🧅 What a day to remember! 🌟

The 2026 festival was packed with fun from start to finish, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we did! We captured so many great memories, but now it’s your turn!

✨📸 PHOTO CONTEST TIME! 📸✨
Share your favorite festival moments for a chance to win some 🧅ONION-credible🧅 prizes!

Drop your best photos in the comments below 📸
The top 3 photos with the most likes will be crowned our winners!

🎁 Prizes include TOF merch & gift cards
⏰ Deadline to enter: Thursday, April 2
(*winners must like and follow our page 🧅)

We can’t wait to see your favorite moments! 💛

Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
City of Weslaco, The Official Site

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉🧅The 2026 Texas Onion Fest is officially here and we’re ready to celebrate in Downtown Weslaco! 🧅Join ...
03/28/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉🧅

The 2026 Texas Onion Fest is officially here and we’re ready to celebrate in Downtown Weslaco! 🧅

Join us for a full day of fun, food, and entertainment as we celebrate our famous Texas 1015 Sweet Onion!

🕙 Happening Today | 10:15 AM – 10:15 PM
📍 Downtown Weslaco

🎶 Live Music All Day!
Don’t miss our headliner Siggno along with amazing performances by Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers, Grupo Zendero, Rustic Rose, and more!

🚗 Classic Car Show
🐎 Dancing Horse Show
🛍️ Vendor Market
🧅 Onion-Inspired Food & Treats
🎉 Family-Friendly Activities All Day!

📅 Check out the full schedule below and plan your day! Looking for more information? Visit www.weslaco.com/texasonionfest

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Downtown Weslaco
Weslaco, TX
78596

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