San Felipe Heritage Festival

Saddle up and get ready to tip your ten-gallon hat at the most rootin’-tootin’ event of the year, the San Felipe Heritage Festival, widely celebrated as the Father of Texas Celebration! Step back in time to the 1820s at the historic headquarters of Stephen F. Austin’s colony and celebrate the birth of the Lone Star State with an unforgettable day of frontier fun. History buffs and families alike will be absolutely mesmerized by interactive pioneer skill demonstrations, larger-than-life historical reenactments, and an authentic 1830s printing press that brings the past vividly to life. Between snapping pictures with colonial characters, enjoying a celebratory slice of birthday cake honoring our state’s founder, and soaking in the rich pioneer atmosphere, this free-admission extravaganza promises an incredible journey right into the heart of Texas history.