Texas Travel Information Center - Denison

06/21/2026

Western Days is Elgin’s annual three-day homecoming festival held on the fourth weekend in June, featuring community events, a grand parade, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

57th Annual Western Days   June 25-27, 2026 | Elgin, Texas Western Days is one of Elgin’s most beloved traditions, bringing together residents and visitors for a three-day celebration of community, culture, and fun. Each year, thousands gather to enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, family fr...

06/14/2026

Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” is the oldest-known African American celebration commemorating the end of slavery. This annual event features a parade with floats and entertainment, and a celebration with food and local vendors in Austin.

06/07/2026

This city-wide extravaganza showcases renowned children’s illustrators who exhibit their work at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Every aspect of the festival, from readings to activities and crafts, is inspired by the illustrator’s creations.

The Children's Art + Literacy Festival (C.A.L.F) is a four-day event on the second weekend in June (Thursday-Sunday) celebrating the artwork ad books of the summer artist on exhibit at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature in downtown Abilene, Texas, the Storybook Capital of Amer

06/02/2026

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and Amarillo is kicking off the celebration with a 10-day festival. Expect classic car shows, Texas Route 66 bus tours, a cattle drive and parade, music festivals, and a grand finale in Route 66 Historic District.

Celebrating 100 years of Route 66, Texas style. Yearlong centennial events across Amarillo with the Festival Finale in June 2026.

05/24/2026

TxDOT’s Travel Information Center north of Denison will host a FREE travel and tourism day event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 29th to spotlight the National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3rd – May 9th). The center is located at 6801 N U.S. Highway 75 in Denison, Texas. TxDOT personnel and local tourism partners gather at the center and share activities and information with visitors. This event and others celebrate the impact that travel and tourism have on our economy.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day is a time to reflect, honor and celebrate the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our country. It’s a day filled with gratitude, remembrance, and, of course, celebration. And what better way to cap off such an important day than with a stunning fireworks display? This year, we welcome vacationers, visitors and families to join us in celebrating this special occasion with an unforgettable South Padre Island Memorial Day fireworks show over the bay.
https://visitsouthpadreisland.com/event/memorial-day-fireworks/2935/

05/10/2026

Main Street Fest is a family-friendly festival in the heart of Historic Grapevine, Texas, that is three fun-filled days of delicious eats, shopping, KidZone, live music, a carnival and midway, Grapevine Art Project Market and so much more!
https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/main-street-fest/

05/06/2026

TxDOT’s statewide “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” motorcycle safety and public awareness campaign urges motorists to look twice for motorcycles, especially at intersections, where motorcycle collisions most commonly occur.
https://www.txdot.gov/safety/traffic-safety-campaigns/motorcycle-safety.html