Borderfest
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| Borderfest | |
|---|---|
 Borderfest mascot at Borderfest 2008 | |
| Frequency | annual |
| Location(s) | Hidalgo, Texas |
| Inaugurated | 1975 |
Borderfest is an Annual Festival held in Hidalgo, Texas. The first Borderfest ever held was in 1976. It is the largest and oldest music festival in South Texas;[1][unreliable source?] and includes a variety of foods and cultures from around the world.
Borderfest started in 1976 as a committee of the Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce to promote cultural, international and community spirit. The initial event was a small community festival lasting one day and drawing some 500 people. Today, the festival has grown.
Annually the festival Donates $40,000 to $50,000 for local scholarships.[permanent dead link]
