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Wednesday, August 26
Southern Smoke Festival Oct 3 at Discovery Green — 85+ Chefs. Houston Greek Festival Oct 1-3 — 60th Annual. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
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Southern Smoke Festival Oct 3 at Discovery Green — 85+ Chefs
Over 85 chefs gather at Discovery Green for one of the country's top food festivals, benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation's crisis relief for food workers.
Houstonia Magazine · 2026-10-03
Houston Greek Festival Oct 1-3 — 60th Annual
The 60th annual Houston Greek Festival celebrates with traditional food, dancing, live music, and marketplace shopping.
365 Things in Houston · 2026-10-01
Bayou City Art Festival Oct 9-11 at Memorial Park
300 juried artists from across the country exhibit and sell original work at one of the nation's premier outdoor art festivals.
365 Things in Houston · 2026-10-09
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