The Houston International Festival also known as iFest, is a contemporary, multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural arts and music festival held annually in Houston, Texas. This North American festival takes place every April on 16 acres in downtown Houston's parks and plazas and is produced by the Houston Festival Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. By city ordinance this annual 10-day event is Houston's official city celebration of the visual and performing arts.