Grito Fest
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/04/2025
Get ready to fiesta, Baytown! Join us on October 4, 2025 at Bicentennial Park for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and fun! Baytown's Grito Fest celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans, with a day of free family entertainment. Let’s celebrate together – with food, music, games, and lots of Grito spirit!
Enjoy performances by the David Marez Band, El Cartel De Nuevo Leon, and Los Herederos! Grito Fest will feature contests for accordion playing, jalapeño eating, and a grito shout, concluding with a performance by Los Herederos. Grito Fest is engaging the community in celebrating Hispanic culture through music and activities.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Admission
- This is a FREE, NON-Ticketed event
Event Lineup (Saturday, October 4, 2025)
- 4:30 pm – Event Opens
- 5:30 pm – David Marez Band
- 7:15 pm – El Cartel De Nuevo Leon
- 9:00 pm – Los Herederos
Competitions
- Grito Shout
- Accordion
- Jalapeño Eating
- Backyard Salsa Contest (Homemade)
- Restaurant Salsa Contest
- Learn more about our Grito Competitions
Event Tips, Parking and Guidelines
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
Event Parking & Road Closures
- Free Event Parking Locations
- Public parking available at Lee College, IMPACT High School, the Library, and Wetlands Center
- Accessible Parking at Lee College Performing Arts Center
- Road Closures on October 4th at 9:00am – Down to 2 lanes
- Market St. at Right Past Chapala Restaurant
- Market St. at Lee Dr.
Road Closures on Saturday, October 4th at 2:00pm - Full shutdown
- W. Texas Ave at Decker
- W. Texas Ave at Performing Arts Center
- W. Texas Ave at N. Felton
- N. Felton at W. Gulf Ave
- W. Gulf Ave at Performing Arts Center
- Lee Dr at Lee College Parking Lot 1
- Lee Dr at Gentry Dr
Event Guidelines
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please follow these guidelines that apply to all special events at Bicentennial Park:
- Motorized vehicles are not allowed within park grounds.
- Pets are welcome, but must be domesticated and kept on a leash at all times.
- Farm animals, exotic pets, and unleashed animals are not permitted.
- Smoking is not allowed in any seating areas, unless designated as a smoking area.
- Drones may not be flown within the park.
- BBQ pits, grills, and open flames are not allowed.
- Please use only non-glass containers during your visit.
- No alcohol allowed on property.
- All bags and coolers are subject to inspection at any time.
- All rules apply unless otherwise approved for accessibility needs, staff vehicles, sponsors, or vendors.
Location:
Bicentennial Park, Market Street, Baytown, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
10/04/2025
Time:
see schedule
Price:
Free
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service