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The Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco and is also the State Vegetable of Texas! The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date, October 15. Texas Onion Fest is sponsored by the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce. The festivities include live entertainment on two stages, the exciting Onion Eating Contest, delicious food, commercial booths, kiddie rides, Dancing Horses, 1015 Market, Car Show, cooking demonstrations, and so much more!
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Mar 28, 2026 · 10:15 AM - Mar 28, 2026 · 10:15 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Free Onion Distribution
Horse Show
Car Show
Fashion Show
All Day Music Stages
Mascot Dance Off
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Mar 20, 2026
Be a part of the excitement at Texas Onion Fest! Volunteers play a vital role in making this event a success, helping with setup, vendor support, and more!
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Mar 20, 2026
The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce and Whataburger invite you to take part in the annual Texas Onion Fest Mascot Dance-Off, proudly sponsored by Whataburger!
Join Whataguy and Tex the Sweet 1015 Onion for a fun-filled competition on Saturday, March 28, 2026 and battle it out against mascots from across the RGV!
Hosted by Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
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