WACO, Texas — Get ready to celebrate this weekend.
Waco Cultural Arts Festival kicks off its three-day jamboree on Friday, Nov. 15, offering the opportunity to indulge in arts, science, poetry, dance, music and film. The annual event, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has more than 5,000 followers on Facebook. Here are some of the venue's biggest attractions.
What to expect
Artsfest
- Activities include: Face painting, sculpture making, student art
- When: Saturday and Sunday
- Where: Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks Dr., Waco, TX 76701, USA
Wordfest
- Activities include: Open mics, workshops, book exchanges
- When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Where: Multiple locations
Sciencefest
- Activities include: Robotics, STEM, national park education
- When: Begins 10 a.m.
- Where: Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. Waco, TX 76701
Music and Dance
- Activities include: Dancing
- When: Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon
- Where: Venue main stage
Film showcase
- Types of films: Community, shorts
- When: Friday and Saturday
- Where: Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. Waco, TX 76701
Food vendors include Frenchie Daddy French Toast, Old Time Funnel Cake, Le's Kitchen, Teresita's Birria and more.