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.
🌟 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 4-13,2026. See you there!
🤠 Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive & Parade - Watch 60 Texas Longhorns make their way through downtown Amarillo in a parade featuring the herd, motorized vehicles, and staged old west shootouts.
🎷 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.
🎨 Art After Dark - An after-hours celebratory event designed to attract an audience interested in broadening their understanding and appreciation of art. It is a unique event that incorporates art + music + food + drinks as a fresh way to explore all facets of the exhibitions on view. Hands on art activities and gallery hunts further enhance the evening experience.
⛳️ OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank - A premier Korn Ferry Tour golf tournament bringing elite professional players to Amarillo’s Tascosa Golf Club. This four day event showcases top tier competition as rising stars compete for PGA Tour advancement, offering fans an exciting opportunity to experience world class golf right here in the Texas Panhandle.
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 Amarillo to life with new art, capped off by a high-energy music festival and interactive art show at Arts in the Sunset.
🎬 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.
🤠 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.
🛍️ Christmas Roundup - Shop over 100 merchants and get a head start on your holiday shopping hosted by Amarillo Museum of Art at the Amarillo Civic Center. This celebration of the season is a weekend filled with shopping, cocktails, entertainment, door prizes, and more.
December
🎄 Center City Electric Light Parade – The holidays shine extra bright as colorful floats, lights, and music light up downtown Amarillo.
🎭 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.
