If you’ve lived in Waco for any amount of time at all, you know that when the Labor Day weekend rolls around, it’s time to head north on I-35 to West, Texas.
The annual Westfest, founded in 1976 as a means to raise funds for local projects, celebrates the area’s Czech heritage with live music, authentic food and drinks, a parade, the Kolache 5K race, and a whole lot more for the entire family.
Learn more about Westfest 2023.
Sure, Spring at the Silos and Silobration get the big headlines at Magnolia Market in downtown Waco, but don’t overlook the tent sale this Friday, Saturday, and Monday.
Magnolia is clearing out its warehouse—and prices start at $1!—so make sure you’ve got plenty of room in your car to take home something special for everyone.
Fall football weather isn’t quite here just yet, but Baylor’s season kicks off this Saturday night against Texas State University at McLane Stadium on the Brazos River.
After going just 6–7 in 2022, head coach Dave Aranda’s squad is looking to bounce back this year. And with tickets ranging from $10–$25 for this game, there’s never been a better time to cheer on the Bears.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, August 31
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Happy Hour with Dave Innis | Stay Classy Waco | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lucas Jon Turner | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
$20 Steak Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gary Jones Jr. | Hoot’s Tokio Store | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Maui Brewing Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$3 Thursday College Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Larry Burgin & Texas Tradition | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Jayme Wade | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Madstone | Old Chicago | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Thursday Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, September 1
Tent Sale at the Silos 2023 | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
First Friday Swan Songs at the Gallery Series | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrating Primary Colors & Emotions Opening Reception | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ed Leonard with DJ Chris The Mix | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Calle 7 Plaza | 7th Street Plaza | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Clean Slate | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Steve Dansby | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Katie Stewart | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lauren January | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras | Hilton Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ordinary Days | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Johnny Joes | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Kaos | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
Twelve12 | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, September 2
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tent Sale at the Silos 2023 | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bear Cub Story Time | Baylor Bear Habitat | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Labor Day Shrimp Boil Special | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Steve Dansby | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
First Saturday Cruise Night | American Legion Post 121 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
College Football: Baylor vs. Texas State | McLane Stadium | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jonathan Arthur | Pivovar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stephany Chavira | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Jazz Saturday with Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ordinary Days | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Improv Comedy Show | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Another Band of Gypsys | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rude Ant Karaoke | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hnos Espinoza, Diverzo & Juan Moya Y Los Del Valle | Rancho Triple SSS | 8:00 pm – midnight
Cooper Wade | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
DJ Ric Salazar | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Russell "The Piano Man" Boyd | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, September 3
Seafood Sunday | The Brazos Landing | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Labor Day Shrimp Boil Special | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Funday with DJ Celly Cel | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
Monday, September 4
Tent Sale at the Silos 2023 | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Labor Day Shrimp Boil Special | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke Mondays | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, September 5
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Karaoke Night | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ladies DIY Night! | Salvation Army Corps Community Center | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Booze Clues Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, September 6
The Meet Up at Start Up Waco | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fabled Story-Time | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Pint Night Wednesdays & Karaoke | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Public Meeting: Babgy Avenue Reconstruction | South Waco Recreation Center | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mack Abernathy's 1st Wednesday Fiasco | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Eastern Body, Western Mind Book Study | 1609 Austin Ave | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Name That Tune Music Bingo | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Grip It & Sip It Express Classic, Holly Tucker, and Jake’s 1st Annual So-Cal Speed Shop Car Show
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