The Great Texas Mosquito Festival is approaching it's 26th Annual Festival, scheduled for July 27, 28, & 29, 2006 in Clute, Texas (55 miles southeast of Houston). The Festival was started to promote and encourage tourism in the City of Clute. Over the years, the festival has grown tremendously, attracting some 18,000 plus visitors over the three-day event.

Hovering over the festival activities is "Willie-Man-Chew", the world's largest mosquito. Willie is a 26 ft. Texas mosquito, complete with a cowboy hat, boots, blown up wings and a big stinger. Willie is a favorite of all festival visitors, and he makes a great photo souvenir. Willie also does festival promotions throughout the year at other events.


The Great Texas Mosquito Festival is a three day (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), fun filled, family event. There a numerous contests, such as the Mosquito Chase "Run" (5 KM), Doubles Horseshoe Pitching, Doubles Washer Pitching, a Century Buzz Bike & Skate Tour, BBQ and Fajita Cook-off, O' You Beautiful Doll Contest, Mr. & Mrs. Mosquito Legs Contest, a Mosquito Calling Contest, Buzzin' Mutton Bustin Competition, Skeeter Shoot Paintball Tournament, Willie-Man-Chew's Goat Roping Competition, and many more outrageous events. We also have over a 100 booth spaces with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and many more.. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.

For more information visit mosquitofestival.com or call 979.265.8392