From thrilling rodeos to vibrant festivals and holiday celebrations, Amarillo’s events bring the community together all year long. Here’s what you won’t want to miss:
April
🏇 West Texas Ranch Rodeo – Experience real ranch cowboy competition, plus Youth Ranch Rodeo, Horse Judging, and a Western Fashion Show in this family-friendly Western showcase.
🔥 World Championship Blacksmith Competition – Watch elite blacksmiths forge intricate metalwork in this high-stakes competition of fire, skill, and steel.
May
🌟 Mutt Fest – Voted one of the top 3 festivals in Amarillo, this free, fun-filled event benefits the Amarillo SPCA! Bring your four-legged friends for an afternoon of food, drinks, live music, and vendor booths—all for a great cause.
🎸 Bad Magik Musik Fest – An epic day of live music at Sam Houston Park! Enjoy performances from local bands, plus vendors, food, kids’ activities, and more.
June
🚗 Texas Route 66 Festival – 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 the Route 66 Historic District. This year the festival will be June 5-14, 2025. See you there!
🤠 Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo & Cattle Drive – Watch area ranches compete in real cowboy contests, and don’t miss the iconic cattle drive as longhorns parade through downtown Amarillo.
🎷 June Jazz – Free jazz concerts every Tuesday on the Amarillo College campus, featuring talented local jazz bands.
🎶 Starlight Theater Summer Concert Series – Every Tuesday evening from late May to August, enjoy live music, food trucks, and vendors at Sam Houston Park.
July
🏇 Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo – More than 70 years of rodeo tradition come alive as local cowboys compete over the July 4th holiday.
🎸 Harley Party – Live music, great food, and a chance to win a Harley or $15,000—all in support of Family Support Services!
🎶 Starlight Theater Summer Concert Series – Free concerts, food trucks, and family-friendly fun continue every Tuesday night.
August
🎶 Starlight Theater Summer Concert Series – The final month of free summer concerts at Sam Houston Park!
September
🎡 Tri-State Fair & Rodeo – One of Amarillo’s oldest and biggest events! Enjoy carnival rides, delicious food, rodeo action, and exciting exhibits.
🎃 Fall at Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm – Over 30 fall-themed attractions, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and more, running from September through October.
🎨 Hoodoo Mural Festival – World-class muralists bring downtown Amarillo to life with new art, capped off by a high-energy music festival.
October
🔥 Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off – Over 100 cooking teams compete to serve up the best barbecue, with thousands of fans enjoying the feast.
🎬 Amarillo International Film Festival – Celebrate storytelling from around the world with diverse films, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities.
🤠 Boys Ranch Rodeo + Fall Fest – Rodeo excitement meets family fun, all in support of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.
🎷 Jazztober by Center City – Free outdoor jazz concerts every Tuesday in October on the lawn of the Historic Bivins Home.
🎃 Fall at Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm – The fall fun continues with pumpkin picking, hayrides, and seasonal treats.
🏇 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Wrangler World Championships – Fast-paced, heart-pounding action as the best sharpshooters on horseback compete for the title.
🍻 Oktoberfest at Starlight Ranch – A Bavarian-style party featuring German beer, fresh pretzels, wiener dog races, and live entertainment.
November
🤠 WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo – The ultimate cowboy competition, where working ranch cowboys battle it out for top honors in this authentic Western rodeo.
🎄 Christmas in the Gardens – Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, kicking off the holiday season.
December
🎄 Center City Electric Light Parade – The holidays shine extra bright as colorful floats, lights, and music light up downtown Amarillo.
🏛 Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Christmas Open House – Celebrate the season with festive decorations, carolers, sweet treats, and Santa himself!
🎭 The Nutcracker – The holiday classic comes to life as Lone Star Ballet performs this beloved tradition.
🎄 Christmas in the Gardens – The holiday magic continues through December at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens.
