Music • Mercado • Fiesta

Three Days. One Massive Fiesta.

Locations

Parking available on-site

Texas’ Ultimate Beachside Tejano Fiesta

Admission: $20 to $150

Available online; G.A. & VIP options

Kids 16 & Under Free

Date & Time

September 4 – 6

Friday & Saturday 11am to 11pm

Sunday 11am to 5pm

Activities

Chihuahua Racing
Chancla Throwing Contest
Lucha Libre Wrestling
& So Much More

What’s There?

100+ Vendors

6+ Food Trucks

Live Music All Day Long

Our Amazing Lineup!!

Fiesta en la Playa takes over the coast Friday through Sunday with Tejano music, food, shopping, and nonstop fiesta vibes. Gates open daily at 11AM with 10+ bands performing all weekend and major headliners closing out each night.

Friday September 4th 2026

De Parranda/ Bobby Pulido

David Marez

La Fiebre

Los Enmasarados

Gabreilla Martinez

Saturday September 5th 2026

The Emilio Tribute Diego and Emilio III Navaira

Ram Herrera Out Law Band

Los Garcia Brothers

Ricky Naranjo Y los Gamblers

Los Enmascarados

Gabreilla Martinez

Daily Activities!

Get ready for a full weekend of culture, music, laughs, and nonstop fiesta fun at Fiesta en la Playa! From high-energy Lucha Libre matches and live mariachi performances to crowd-favorite contests like our wild chancla throwing competition and tamale eating showdown, there’s something happening around every corner. Cheer on the crowd during our hilarious chihuahua races, grab amazing food from local vendors, shop the mercado, and soak in the sounds of Tejano and Norteño music all weekend long. Whether you come for the music, the food, the competitions, or just the atmosphere, Fiesta en la Playa is bringing the beachside party Labor Day weekend like nothing else on the Texas coast.

Chihuahua Races - Fri. - Sun.

Tiny dogs. Big personalities. Total chaos. Our Chihuahua Races are one of the funniest and most crowd-loved events of the weekend as these speedy little pups race for glory down the track! Cheer on your favorite four-legged competitor, enjoy the laughs, and see which chihuahua has what it takes to become the fastest dog in the fiesta. Costumes, attitude, and unexpected zoomies highly encouraged.

Chancla Throwing Contest - Fri. & Sat.

Think you’ve got accuracy, power, and true abuela energy? Step up and compete in our hilarious Chancla Throwing Contest! Contestants will battle it out to see who can throw a chancla the farthest and most accurately for prizes, bragging rights, and nonstop laughs. It’s fun, family-friendly chaos with a little Tejano flair mixed in. Just remember… dodge fast if grandma enters the competition.

Tamale Eating Contest - Fri. & Sat.

Get ready to loosen that belt buckle and bring your appetite! Our Tamale Eating Contest is a fast-paced showdown to see who can devour the most tamales before time runs out. Expect big laughs, fierce competition, and serious fiesta energy as contestants battle for prizes, glory, and the title of ultimate tamale champion. Come hungry… leave legendary.

Lucha Libre Wrestling - Sunday

Experience the high-flying excitement and larger-than-life action of authentic Lucha Libre Wrestling! Watch masked warriors battle it out in the ring with electrifying moves, dramatic rivalries, and nonstop entertainment for all ages. From acrobatic flips to crowd-hyping showdowns, this is pure fiesta adrenaline you won’t want to miss. Get loud, pick your favorite wrestler, and prepare for an unforgettable spectacle!