Grito Fest

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Baytown’s Grito Fest!! Join us for a FREE evening of music, traditions, culture, and community! Bring the whole family and enjoy FREE live music from Regional Mexican and Latin bands featuring headliner De Parranda, plus Javier Rios y La Gran Herencia and Grupo Rebeleon! Enjoy Ballet Folklórico, Mariachi, delicious food, cultural vendors, free giveaways, games, and family-friendly activities! Don’t miss your chance to join the fun with Grito shouts, jalapeño eating, and accordion playing competitions as the public takes the stage! This is a FREE, Non-Ticketed Event! - Bicentennial Park, Baytown, TX - October 3, 2026 - FREE admission + FREE activities + FREE giveaways! Learn more at baytown.org/grito 2026 Event Date Saturday, October 3, 2026 Event Schedule • 4:30-5pm - Event Opens with DJ • 5-5:15pm - Ballet Folklorico • 5:15-6:15pm - Grupo Rebeleon • 6:15-7pm - Grito Contest/Accordian Contest • 7-7:15pm - Ballet Folklorico Herencia • 7:15-8:15pm - La Gran Herencia • 8:15-9pm - Grito Finals/Jalapeno Contest/Salsa Winners, Mayor & Council • 9-10:30pm - HEADLINER: De Parranda Event Highlights • Free live music concert • Food vendors • Shopping vendors • Family activities (some paid, some free) • Free swag thrown off-stage Competitions • Grito Shout • Accordion • Jalapeño Eating • Backyard Salsa Contest (Homemade) • Restaurant Salsa Contest Event Tips • Bring your chairs/blankets • Shade tents are allowed for the first half of the concert • Coolers are allowed, but no glass containers or alcohol Location Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market St, Baytown, Texas 77520 Parking Public parking is generally available at Lee College across the street from the park, while those needing access to handicap parking will be accommodated at the Lee College Performing Arts Center.