Baytown's Grito Fest Weekend

Grito Fest

The 16th Annual Grito Fest, one of the area’s most popular festivals celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, will be held over two days: September 30th at Baytown Town Square (213 W. Texas Ave) and October 1st at Bicentennial Park (1001 Market Street). This FREE and family friendly outdoor festival will feature musical entertainment, mariachis, kid’s activities, contests, food and craft vendors, and more.

2022 Schedule of Events

Friday, September 30th - Pre-Party at Baytown Town Square

  • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Mariachi Band Calmecac 
  • 7:30 pm  – 8:30 pm Los Desperadoz
  • 8:30 pm 9:00 pm Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston 
  • 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Jay Perez

Saturday, October 1st – Grito Fest at Bicentennial Park 

  • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Mariachi Band - Los Gallitos 
  • 5:30 pm  – 6:30 pm Masizzo 
  • 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Mejikenze Ballet Folklorico 
  • 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Accordion Competition
  • 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Las Fenix
  • 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Jalapeño Eating Contest / Grito Championships / Salsa Competition Results
  • 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm Mixteco Ballet Folklorico
  • 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm Grupo Pegasso
Call 281-420-6597 for Grito Competitions

Grito Fest Competitions 

1) Accordion Contest
2) Restaurant Salsa Competition
3) Homemade Salsa Competition
4) Jalapeño Contest 
5) Grito Shout Contest


Champions receive an award plaque and "Whataburger for a Year" gift baskets! 
For more information or to sign up, call (281) 420-6597. 

Thank you to our Sponsors

Thank you to our 2022 Grito Sponsors AT&T Whataburger and Beacon Credit Union

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