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A 44-year-old, small Texas town festival returns this week with a BBQ cookoff and live music an hour outside Houston
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· July 19, 2026
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Key takeaway The festival has been around for 44 years, indicating a long history of community celebration.
A small Texas town festival is returning this week, located about an hour outside of Houston . The festival has been around for 44 years, indicating a long history of community celebration. This year's event will feature a BBQ cookoff, which suggests a focus on local food and culinary skills.
Live music will also be part of the festivities, adding to the overall entertainment value. For those interested in learning more about the festival, including specific details and schedules, further information is available from Secret Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 19, 2026 Source: Secret Houston Reading time: 1 min
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