There is a holiday season all year round in North America. These festivals feature exciting food, music and art events in every state. Check out this list of some of the top festivals held throughout the United States.
detroit auto show
The Detroit Auto Show is an annual automotive event. Event showcases brand-defining cars and innovative technologies
date:January 10 to January 20, 2025
timing: To be announced
price: $20
Place:Huntington Square, Detroit
sundance film festival
Head to Park City for the famous Sundance Film Festival. It features the best movies of the year
date: January 23 to February 2, 2025
timing: noon local time
price: Starting at $35
Place: walcott house
Daytona 500
The Daytona 500 is one of the most famous races on the NASCAR schedule, attracting approximately 150,000 spectators.
date:February 16, 2025
timing: To be announced
price:US$110 to US$4432
Place: Daytona Beach, Florida
carnival
Watch float riders throw toys, confetti, beads and trinkets at New Orleans’ world-famous Mardi Gras carnival.
date: January 6 to March 4, 2025
timing: 7pm
price: Starting at $20
Place: New Orleans, multiple destinations
south by southwest
South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual nine-day festival that brings together creative ideas including live music and film screenings.
date: March 7 to March 15, 2025
timing: Starts at 7pm
price: Starting at $22
Place: Austin, Texas
ultra music festival
Ultra Music Festival is one of the leading electronic music festivals in the United States, including Solomun, Deadmau5, Afrojack, Tiesto and Zedd, among others.
date: March 28 to March 30, 2025
timing: 4pm to 10pm
price: $399.95 to $1499.95
Place: walcott house
coachella music festival
Coachella is one of the most anticipated music festivals, bringing together the arts, food, fashion and events of Southern California
date: April 11 to April 13 and April 18 to April 20, 2025
timing: 12 noon to 10 pm
price: Starting at $679
Place: Empire Polo Club in Indio, California
stagecoach festival
The upcoming Stagecoach Music Festival will feature Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs and many other country and folk artists.
date: April 25 to April 27, 2025
timing: Starting at 11 a.m.
price: Starting at $619
Place: Empire Polo Club in Indio, California
bottle rock
Bottle Rock Napa Valley is a music festival featuring a silent disco, food stage and spa treatments.
date: May 23 to May 25, 2025
timing: To be announced
price: $426
Place: Napa Valley, California
Portland Rose Festival
Rose Festival City Fair offers your favorite fair attractions including carnival rides, market food, music stages, local art and gorgeous flower arrangements
date: May 23 to June 8, 2025
timing: 12 noon to 10 pm
price: $5
Place: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon
pride month
Attend LGBTQ pride events in June, including parades, fairs, music, parades and dancing.
date: June 1 to June 30, 2025
timing: To be announced
price: free
Place: San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Miami and San Francisco Bay Area
CMA Festival
The 2025 CMA Music Festival will feature country concerts, fan experiences, meet-and-greets and Southern hospitality.
date: June 5 to June 8, 2025
timing: 10 am
price: Daytime shows – free, nightly concerts – from $249
Place: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
National Cherry Festival
Carnival rides, live music, food vendors, a tent serving kirsch and beer, a pie-eating contest and the Cherry Queen beauty pageant are all part of the National Cherry Festival.
date: June 28 to July 5, 2025
timing: 6pm to 10.30pm
price: Starting at $93
Place: Union Street, Traverse City, Michigan
comic con
Comic-Con brings together more than 100,000 costumed comics fans to celebrate everything related to comics and pop culture.
date: July 24 to July 27, 2025
timing: To be announced
price: $80
Place: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Fair
Celebrate the end of summer at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, where pirates, elves, fairies, and knights come together for timeless fun.
date: To be announced
timing: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
price: To be announced
Place: Sky Meadows Lane, Snohomish, Washington
sturgis rally
The Sturgis Rally is the largest motorcycle rally, attracting more than 500,000 attendees for races, concerts and rides.
date: August 1st to August 10th
timing: The women’s game will be played at 1.21pm and the men’s game at 2.21pm.
price: Starting at $275
Place: Black Hills and Sturgis, South Dakota
Neptune’s Day
Neptune Festival spans 30 city blocks and celebrates coastal life with free concerts, wine tastings, an 8-kilometer race, a grand parade, sand sculptures and more
date: September 27 to September 29, 2025
timing: 1pm to 11pm
price: free
Place: Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a food festival. Visit Bavarian towns like Leavenworth, Helen, or Fredericksburg for some of the best German beer, music, and food.
date: September 20 to October 5, 2025
timing: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
price: free
Place: multiple destinations
Austin City Extreme Music Festival
Austin City Limits Music Festival features nine stages and more than 100 musical acts, allowing guests to dance and sing along to the biggest names in music.
date: October 3 to October 12, 2025
timing: To be announced
price: To be announced
Place: Austin, Texas
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Head southwest to Albuquerque to witness the largest hot air balloon festival, with 500 hot air balloons soaring across the vast blue sky.
date: October 4 to October 12, 2025
timing: 4.30am to 9pm
price: $15
Place: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
During the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, international food and beverages are available in more than 30 markets around the world.
date: August 28 to November 22, 2025
timing: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
price: Starting at $120
Place: walt disney world
Austin Food and Wine Festival
The Austin Food and Wine Festival features dishes from Central Texas. Savor authentic German cuisine, pit grill BBQ, gourmet tacos, organic fare and authentic wines.
date: November 1 to November 3, 2025
timing: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
price: $275
Place: Austin, Texas
dickens on the seaside
Head to Galveston, Texas to see Dickens on the banks of the Strand. The city transforms into 19th century Victorian London, complete with entertainment and parades.
date: December 6 to December 8, 2025
timing: To be announced
price: $20
Place: Galveston, Texas
Lantern Festival Village
Visit the Nutcracker Museum at the Village of Lights, explore the German-style Christmas market, listen to carol singers, and watch the town of Leavenworth sparkle under the illumination of 500,000 string lights.
date: November 29 to December 24, 2025
timing: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
price: free
Place: Leavenworth (Washington State)
in conclusion
Get ready to see America filled with colorful festivals, cultural celebrations, and unforgettable moments in 2025. There’s something for everyone with this incredible schedule of seasonal and upcoming events. This year is sure to be full of adventure and excitement.
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