Celebrate the 1015 Onion in Weslaco this Saturday
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- Published: Thursday, 20 March 2025 14:03
The 36th Annual Texas Onion Fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, in downtown Weslaco, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. There will be live music, onion eating contests, a car show, and more.
The Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world-famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in 1983. It is also the state vegetable of Texas. The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date, October 15. Known for its sweet, mild flavor, it has become a Texas favorite.
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