The Texas Citrus Fista is a festival that started in 1932 by Paul Ord and The Young Men’s Business League to promote and spread the word of the pride of the Rio Grande Valley “The Citrus Industry” and its bountiful winter harvest. Only in the Rio Grande Valley Texas can you find groves of citrus trees filled with oranges, lemons and our world famous RED grapefruits. Our grapefruits have the deepest rose toned flesh that labels them as red, so sweet that no sugar needs to be added. Our Grapefruits are the pride of our growers in the Rio Grande Valley & the State of Texas none others in our country have been able to compare to these. 1 full year is needed to prepare for an event this size starting with the dignitary invitations, sponsorships, pre-pageants, applications and marketing all require pre- planning.
2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturday, January 12
Mission Community Center, 1420 E. Kika De La Garza
Saturday January 19
Mission Community Center, 1420 E. Kika De La Garza
Thursday January 24
Mission Community Center
Saturday January 26
Starts on FM 495 south on Conway to 4th Street
3 PM kick-off
Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, Commercial Exhibits, Entertainment, and public education booths.
La Placita on 9th and Conway
10AM-10 PM
Free gate admission
Vaquero Cook-Off
Leo Pena Veterans Park, 9th Street & Conway
Free gate admission
Citrus Youth Show Exhibit - Mini Shoe Box Float Winners
Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce
Winners announced at 3 pm at Fun Fair Stage
No gate fee
Fun Run
Bentsen Palm Community Park- S. Inspiration Rd.
6:30 AM
Pre-Registration Students $5 Adults $10 Add $1 for late registration
Call: (956) 580- 8760
Heart of America Carnival
FM 495 & Conway
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For more information on the Texas Citrus Feista
Call: 956-585-9724 or log on to: info@texascitrusfiesta.org
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