Grito Fest Weekend

About Baytown's Grito Fest

The City of Baytown and the Grito Fest Committee welcomes you to join us every October at Bicentennial Park for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and fun! Baytown's Grito Fest celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans, with a day of free entertainment. Let’s celebrate together with live music, shopping vendors, food vendors, games, activities, and lots of Grito spirit!

Baytown’s Grito Fest was named the 2025 Texas Travel Award winner for “Small to Mid-Market Community Event.”

2026 Event Date

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Event Highlights

Free live music concert
Food vendors
Shopping vendors
Family activities (some paid, some free)
Free swag thrown off-stage

Competitions

Grito Shout
Accordion
Jalapeño Eating
Backyard Salsa Contest (Homemade)
Restaurant Salsa Contest

Event Tips

Bring your chairs/blankets
Shade tents are allowed for the first half of the concert
Coolers are allowed, but no glass containers or alcohol

Location

Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520

Parking

Public parking is generally available at Lee College across the street from the park, while those needing access to handicap parking will be accommodated at the Lee College Performing Arts Center.

Event Guidelines

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please follow these guidelines that apply to all special events at Bicentennial Park:

Motorized vehicles are not allowed within park grounds.
Pets are welcome, but must be domesticated and kept on a leash at all times.
Farm animals, exotic pets, and unleashed animals are not permitted.
Smoking is not allowed in any seating areas, unless designated as a smoking area.
Drones may not be flown within the park.
BBQ pits, grills, and open flames are not allowed.
Please use only non-glass containers during your visit.
No alcohol allowed on property.
All bags and coolers are subject to inspection at any time.

All rules apply unless otherwise approved for accessibility needs, staff vehicles, sponsors, or vendors.

Sponsorships

About Sponsorships

The City of Baytown's mission in organizing this annual celebration is to bring the community together for Hispanic Heritage Month. We aim to produce a high-quality celebration that includes top-tier live entertainment and safe, enjoyable fun for the Houston-Baytown community!

A great deal of our future success will be attributed to our generous sponsors! Our event sponsors have the advantage of supporting events organized by the City of Baytown's Parks and Recreation Department that accommodate an average of 7,000 attendees per each of our major events.

Local support is vital to this operation, as these sponsorships assist in providing attendees everything from safety and facility services to quality entertainment that brings the Baytown and surrounding communities closer together. Attendees enjoy live entertainment and have access to food, art, and service vendors throughout the events.

Click here to learn more about becoming a sponsor

Start the celebration early with Hispanic culture, art, music, and food at Pre Grito Party” hosted by the Historic Baytown ACE (Arts, Culture, & Entertainment) Council!

Date: Friday, October 2
Time: 6 PM
Location: Baytown Town Square – 213 West Texas, Baytown, TX 77520

This will be a colorful, high-energy night packed with music, dancing, food, and community fun you don’t want to miss. They are still looking for vendors! If you sell food, crafts, art, or unique products, this is your chance to showcase your business in front of a large crowd. For more information and vendor opportunities, visit: www.acedistrictbaytown.org

Explore Baytown

Baytown, Texas is situated in the gulf coast region of Texas among the scenic waterways that once witnessed the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution! Just 30 minutes east of Houston and 50 minutes north of Galveston, Baytown is a convenient location to explore. In Baytown you can experience fun activities like geocaching, to a night at the theater, or relaxing on the water! Experience Baytown like a local – support small, explore more, and discover community.