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Spring Activities Near Waco, TX You Need to Know

The sun is starting to shine, the flowers are about to bloom, and we are getting ready to welcome spring with open arms at Camp Fimfo Waco! Less than 5 miles from our camping resort, Waco offers plenty of spring activites that are great for families! Switch out your snow boots for sneakers, and your winter parka for a rain jacket - it's time to get outside and enjoy all the spring events in Waco!

Entrance sign at Magnolia Silos in downtown Waco.

Spring at the Silos: March 8-9, 15-16

Mark the arrival of spring at Spring at the Silos, a popular annual event held at Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Silos. Browse the wares of all kinds of artisans in the sprawling vendor fair and enjoy live music during the day, then stick around for the concerts in the evening.

Cornhole boards in front of Squirrely's Tavern at Camp Fimfo Waco.

Camp Fimfo Waco St. Patrick's Day Cornhole Tournament: March 17

Join us at this all-day event at Camp Fimfo Waco benefitting Waco Habitat for Humanity — live music, axe throwing, St. Patrick's Day themed food & drink specials, yard games, and of course, a single-elimination cornhole tournament!

Sign that says, "food truck" at the Texas Food Truck Showdown

Texas Food Truck Showdown: April 13, 2024

In 2015, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce introduced the first state-wide food truck competition, now one of Waco’s signature events! The Texas Food Truck Showdown anticipates 40+ food trucks to be in attendance! Get your belly ready for some good eats in Downtown Waco. 

The Baylor University mascots, Merigold and Bruiser, posing in front of a Camp Fimfo Waco truck at McLane Stadium

Baylor University Green & Gold Weekend: April 19-21

Baylor University's Green & Gold Weekend is back! Kickoff the Baylor Bears' athletic season with fellow fans - throughout the weekend there will be numerous sporting events for the community to attend, like track & field, softball, and of course, the Green & Gold football game. This spring game, featuring a scrimmage, live music and tailgating, concludes the spring practice season and gets fans excited for Big 12 football. Admission is free!

Rootstock, Texas Wine Festival: April 20, 2024

Check out Rootstock, an annual celebration of the finest wines being grown and made in the Lone Star state. Held at Indian Spring Park in Waco, 16 of the finest Texas wineries and 6 local chefs will be featured, along with live music, lawn games and a good time!

The Silos at Magnolia Market.

Silo District Marathon: April 2024

Go for a new personal record and run alongside Chip Gaines when you take on the Silo District Marathon. Started in honor of Gaines’ goal to run a marathon, the event is just as much fun for runners as it is for long-distance road warriors. This is a great thing to do in Waco during your visit!

Camp Fimfo Campout Concert Series: April 26-27, 2024

The Camp Fimfo Campout Concert Series is BACK by popular demand — April 26 & 27 🎵 Located within Camp Fimfo Waco, a camping resort offering RV sites, tent sites and cabin rentals, the Camp Fimfo Campout is a 2-day concert celebrating music, friends, family, and the Great Outside.⁠ Enjoy performances from Randy Rogers Band, Joe Nichols, David Lee Murphy, Little Texas and more! Start the weekend early and join us Thursday, April 25 for a bonus celebration with live music from local artists and food & drink specials. 

Heritage Square in Downtown Waco, where Brazos Nights will be held

Brazos Nights: May-Summer

Waco’s free concert series, Brazos Nights, has been featuring local music, world-famous bands, good food, and great times for 30 years. Each year, Brazos Nights brings more than 30,000 people to downtown Waco for free family fun and entertainment. The concert series concludes with the annual July Fourth on the Brazos extravaganza!

 

When you plan a stay at Camp Fimfo, there are always exciting activities and events nearby in Waco that the whole family will love! Plus, there are always a lot of fun events to attend in the spring - so be sure to book a spring camping trip to our camping resort to see all the events Waco has to offer. You can browse availability or book your spring stay here.