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Space Center Houston\u2019s Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, returns bigger and better than ever this spring break! Join us for two weeks of cosmic exploration from Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 22, 2025. Access to the festival is included with general admission, so your adventure is already part of the journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s festival is packed with live music, cutting-edge space tech, out-of-this-world entertainment and a stellar menu of festival-only dishes that are sure to satisfy any Space City foodie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feast on Fan Favorite Delights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to celebrate the return of fan favorites like smoked turkey legs, tender pulled pork and irresistible barbecue brisket sandwiches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shareable Bites and Cosmic Cravings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Looking for something to share with your crew? Dive into our Nova Nachos or grab a basket of crispy chicken tenders, golden fries and a foot-long corn dog from our Cosmic Cluck stand on festival grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taste Our Out-of-This-World Elote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Craving a snack? Savor our elote, a mouthwatering blend of cotija cheese, zesty lime juice, crema, tajin and fresh cilantro that\u2019s sure to hit the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fuel Up at Your Favorite Spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your favorite food spots\u2014the Food Lab, The Market Grab & Go, and Grounds Control\u2014will be serving up delicious bites all festival long, including The Smuggler: a corned beef, Swiss cheese, and mustard aioli sandwich on marble rye, inspired by John Young\u2019s iconic Gemini 3 ‘hidden’ sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your tickets today and chart a course to the Moon 2 Mars Festival, where your adventures and tastebuds can truly reach the stars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get Tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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