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Upcoming Events in Hamilton, Texas
Barrels for Brains at Circle T Arena
Please like our page, Barrels for Brains Awareness. 2nd Annual Mega Youth Event coming to Hamilton TX July 30-Aug 1. $20k + Open, produced by Bizzy Bee Productions. MORE INFO COMING ASAP. Let’s KEEP GIVING BACK to folks recovering from barrel racing TBI related injuries.
#bettertogether
Sharin Hall Barrel Horses
BK Bones at the Hamilton Public Library
ONE LAST ROAR OF SUMMER!
Join us for the GRAND FINALE of our Unearth a Story summer programming as BK Bones comes to the Hamilton Public Library courtesy Friends of Hamilton Public Library!
Thursday, August 6
11:00 a.m.
Hamilton Public Library
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a paleontologist—or wondered what paleontologists actually do? Get ready to dig into the fascinating world of fossils and prehistoric discoveries!
Paleontologist and science educator BK Bones will take us behind the scenes of paleontology, sharing stories from real fossil digs and showing how fossils are cleaned, prepared, studied, and displayed. And that's not all—you'll get to watch BK Bones LIVE as she demonstrates how to piece together a dinosaur leg!
BK Bones brings a wealth of hands-on experience to her lively, all-ages presentations. She is a certified fossil preparator, lead researcher at a Texas marine reptile dig site, a publishing researcher, and a veteran of fossil fieldwork and laboratory preparation. Her passion for prehistoric life—and for inspiring young learners—makes this a summer finale you won't want to miss!
Come dig into the past, discover what it takes to be a paleontologist, and celebrate one last roar at HPL before summer comes to an end!
Don't miss BK BONES!
Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff
Get ready to fire up the pits for a great cause! Join us for the 23rd Annual Hamilton Band Boosters BBQ Cookoff. This event is sanctioned by the Lone Star BBQ Society and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Hamilton ISD Band Program.
WHEN: Friday, August 7th – Saturday, August 8th, 2026
WHERE: Circle T Arena & Resort Hamilton, TX
COMPETITION DETAILS
Think you have the best BBQ in Texas? We are offering a 100% Payout!
Entry Fee: $150 plus one uncooked brisket.
Categories: Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket.
Jackpot Beans: Separate $25 entry fee.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, August 7th:
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Tray Pick-up
6:00 PM: Cook Meeting
Saturday, August 8th (Turn-in Times):
11:00 AM: Beans
12:00 PM: Chicken
1:30 PM: Ribs
3:00 PM: Brisket
4:30 PM: Awards Ceremony
HOW TO REGISTER
Pre-pay is not required but greatly appreciated!
Online: Scan the QR code on the flyer to enter.
Email: Send entry forms or questions to hamiltonbandbbq@hamiltonisd.org.
Mail: Send checks (payable to Hamilton Band Boosters) and entry forms to: Hamilton Band Boosters c/o Heather Hansard
400 S College St., Hamilton, TX 76531
STAY & PLAY
Make it a weekend getaway! The Circle T Arena & Resort offers
*An on-site restaurant.
*RV & Camper spots (call 254-784-9854 to reserve)
*Swimming pool access (included with RV site rental).
More info at https://circletarena.net/book-now/.
Questions? Contact John Couch at 254.784.5074 for more info.
There will also be a BBQ lunch with brisket, sausage, beans, potato salad, and dessert on Saturday. More info about the lunch when we get closer to the date!
Line Dancing at Wenzel Hall
This is such a fun night out! All ages welcome! Date night, Girls’ night, Guys’ night, or make it a Solo night!!
The more people that come, the more nights we can have!!!!
Learn and dance to the most popular line dances like, Copperhead Road, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Cotton-eyed Joe, Church Clap, A Bar Song, Cha-Cha Slide, and Men In Black!!!!! We’ll see how many we can get through!!!!
Mark your calenders!!!
Wear your boots or most comfortable shoes!!! Up to you!!
Match Game at the Hamilton Civic Theatre
Let’s play a game!!! A Match Game! The iconic 70’s show is back for one night only and you can play!!! August 15th at 7pm. Tickets are $20. Contestants selected from the audience.
Contact the Hamilton Civic Theatre for more information.
Miss Hamilton County Dove Festival Pageant
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
This year’s pageant will be held on Saturday AUGUST 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Chandler Craig Auditorium - Hamilton High School.
Admission is $5.00.
People’s Choice votes are $1.00 each.
Title Sponsor: Extraco Banks
Event Sponsors: Pecan Creek Outfitters, Melanie J. Financial, Focused Care at Hamilton, and Landon & Breanna Bullard.
More information on becoming a participant can be found on the Miss Hamilton County Dove Festival Pageant Organization Facebook page.
Organizers:
Candace Stroud, 254-784-0683
Kali Ramirez, 254-784-3364
Dove Festival 2026 - Rodeo & Bingo, Hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Kickoff the 54th Annual Hamilton County Dove Festival on Friday night!
Rodeo: starts at 7:30 with Mutton Bustin’ starting at 7:00
5th Quarter Bingo: 10pm start at the Fair Grounds
Hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Be sure to check the Hamilton County Dove Festival Facebook page for more information.
Dove Fest 2026 - Vendor Fair, Live Music, Diaper Dash, Hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
54th Annual Hamilton County Dove Festival
Activities around the courthouse square
Vendor Fair: 9am-4pm in downtown Hamilton
Diaper Dash: immediately following parade, around 10:30am on the courthouse lawn
Musical Guests all day on the square
Dove Fest Parade, Hosted by the Hamilton Historic Main Street
Hosted by Hamilton Historic Main Street - mainstreet@cityhamiltontx.gov, 254-386-8116 opt.9.
Sign up to participate in the parade here at the registration link: https://www.allthingshamilton.org/dove-fest-parade
Dove Fest Bake-Off
EVENT SHOWCASE: Dove Fest Bake Off!
Do you have a recipe everyone asks you to bring? Is your pie the first to disappear at family gatherings? Or maybe you love decorating cakes and cookies just for fun.
Now's your chance to show off your baking skills!
We're excited to introduce the first-ever Dove Fest Bake Off as part of the 54th Annual Dove Fest. This friendly competition invites bakers of all ages to create their best homemade baked good inspired by America 250 or Dove Fest.
Whether it's a show-stopping cake, Grandma's famous pie, patriotic cookies, or your favorite family recipe, we want to see your creativity!
Awards will be presented for:
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Winners will receive ribbons, Dove Fest merchandise, and—most importantly—some hometown bragging rights!
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Historic Downtown Hamilton
Registration details will be announced soon, so start thinking about what you'll bake!
Who do you know that's always bringing the best desserts? Tag them below and let them know it's time to put those baking skills to the test!
#DoveFest2026 #EventShowcase #DoveFestBakeOff #BakeDecorateCelebrate #America250 #HamiltonTX #WhatAHometownShouldBe
Dove Fest 2026 - Rodeo & Dance, Hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Rodeo: starts at 7:30 with Mutton Bustin’ starting at 7
Dove Fest Dance: after the Rodeo at Jayson Harris Pavilion, headliner starts at 9:30pm
Pecan Creek Oktoberfest
The first ever Pecan Creek Oktoberfest is coming to Downtown Hamilton, Texas on October 3rd.
Featuring performances by Midland, Jade Eagleson, Triston Marez, Clayton Landua, and Bryce Mauldin.
Join us for a full day of live music, Oktoberfest celebrations, food, drinks, VIP experiences, and Texas sized energy in Downtown Hamilton.
Get tickets here:
Sporting Clay Shoot - Hamilton Healthcare System Foundation
Registration 8:00am
Start: 9:00am
Lunch served after shoot concludes
Location: Haile Hanger, 6042 CR 101, Hamilton, TX 76531
Questions?
Contact: Liz Graves, liz@bigredbrand.com, 512-633-5437 or Hunter Creasey, hdcreasey96@gmail.com, 512-876-6411
Hamilton Soaring Club Fly-In and Open House
HSC Flour Bomb / Spot Landing / Rope Drop and Movie night
HSC Flour Bomb / Spot Landing / Rope Drop and Movie night
Halloween on the Square
Something SPOOKTACULAR is creeping onto the Square…
Mark your calendars for Halloween on the Square
October 30, 2026
4PM–6PM
Get ready for:
Candy
Costume Contest
Hot Dogs
DQ Ice Cream
Games
Face Painting
Photo Ops
…and MORE spooky fun for the whole family!
Bring your costumes, your friends, and your Halloween spirit — you won’t want to miss this fang-tastic evening on the Square!
Hosted by the Hamilton Historic Main Street - mainstreet@cityhamiltontx.gov.
Texas State Sheep Dog Championship
Texas State Sheep Dog Championship
presented by thte Texas Sheep Dog Association
Experience skill, partnership and tradition in action.
Noverber 11-14, 2026
21395 FM 1602, Hico, TX 76457
Over 110 dogs and handlers
Competitors from across Texas and the United States
Competing in five exciting classes
Free Admission-Public Welcome!
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the action up close!
www.texassheepdog.org For more information call 972-841-5638.
Sip & Stroll
Save the date for Sip & Stroll Hamilton 2027!
Join us in Historic Downtown Hamilton on March 20, 2027, for an evening of wine, shopping, music, and small-town charm. Stroll through downtown, sip local favorites, and enjoy a memorable night with friends and community.
More details, participating locations, and ticket information coming soon!
Hosted by Hamilton Historic Main Street - mainstreet@cityhamiltontx.gov, 254-386-8116 opt. 9.
#SipAndStrollHamilton#VisitHamiltonTX#HistoricHamilton#TexasWine#DowntownHamilton
Dueling Pianos at Circle T
B Flat Dueling Pianos — Live at Crossfire Steakhouse Cantina
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location: Crossfire Event Center— Circle T Arena
Doors Open: 8 PM | Show Starts: 9 PM
Steakhouse Opens: 5 PM — Arrive early for a delicious dinner
Ages: 21 & Older Only
An Unforgettable Night Awaits
Prepare for an evening of music, comedy, and crowd interaction as B Flat Dueling Pianos takes over the stage at Crossfire Steakhouse. Renowned as Texas’ premier traveling dueling piano show, this high-energy performance promises non-stop entertainment, sing-alongs, and plenty of laughs.
Seating and Ticket Options
VIP Front Row Round Tables (Seats — $130 per table
Limited to 4 tables
Round Tables (Seats — $100 per table
Limited to 8 tables
High Tops (Seats 4) — $75per table
Limited to 8 tables
General Admission
Presale — $15
At the Door — $25
With limited seating and a track record of sold-out shows, purchasing your tickets early is highly recommended. Don’t miss your chance to experience the best night of music and fun in Hamilton, Texas.
Sunset Duel - Dueling Pianos Tickets, Saturday, July 25 • 9 PM - 11:45 PM | Eventbrite
Teen Girls Conference - Unshakable
REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!
We are SO excited to officially open registration for Kingdom Glow 2026: Unshakable!
Teen girls, this is your invitation to join us for a powerful day of worship, encouragement, friendship, and growing strong in God’s truth.
Psalm 62:6
“He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.”
July 25, 2026
8 AM – 2 PM
Get ready for a day filled with:
Worship
Encouraging messages
Fun activities
Meaningful connections
A reminder that your foundation in Christ makes you UN shakable
Registration is officially OPEN: https://form.jotform.com/261338121759055
PCO Fashion Show at Circle T
GET READY!! Our Fashion Show tickets are selling FAST! Grab yours online now! Get ready to watch & shop the newest fashion!! over 50 models are hitting the runway!! Circle T Arena
With your ticket you get a PCO tote bag + a special discount to shop our fashion show pop up store! Come early or stay late to eat a fabulous dinner at Crossfire Steakhouse & Cantina
TICKETS: https://pecancreekoutfitter.com/.../fashion-show-ticket-2026
Tea-Rex Party at the Hamilton Public Library
You're Invited to a Tea-Rex Party!
Friday, July 24 • 3:00 p.m.
Hamilton Public Library
Calling all little dinosaurs and fancy friends ages 3–8!
Put on your tea party best or your favorite dinosaur outfit and join us for a roaring good time!
Tea & Cookies
Dinosaur Stories
Crafts
Games
Plenty of Prehistoric Fun!
Whether you're a tiny T. rex in a tutu or a triceratops in a bow tie, everyone is welcome at this dino-mite celebration!
Free to attend! Please RSVP https://forms.gle/usAsjMu582V8LY6X7 or 254-386-3474.
We can't wait to sip, snack, and stomp with you!
Live Music at Circle T Arena - Calamity Janes
Join us Saturday, July 18 as Calamity Janes take the stage at Circle T Arena for a night of incredible live music!
If you’re spending the weekend with us for the World Series of Team Roping Qualifier, keep the fun going after the last run. Grab dinner at Crossfire Steakhouse & Cantina, enjoy a cold drink, and settle in for an evening of great music and good company.
Whether you’re here to rope, relax, or dance the night away, Saturday night at Circle T is the place to be.
Saturday, July 18
Circle T Arena | Hamilton, TX
Bring your friends—we’ll see you there!
Live Music at Circle T Arena - Teddy & The Saddle Tramps
Kick off your weekend with Teddy & The Saddle Tramps on Friday, July 17 at Circle T Arena!
If you’re in town for the World Series of Team Roping Qualifier, make plans to stick around after the day’s events for an evening of great Texas country music, cold drinks, and good food at Crossfire Steakhouse & Cantina.
Whether you’re a roper, a rodeo fan, or just looking for a fun Friday night, we’ve got you covered.
Friday, July 17
Circle T Arena | Hamilton, TX
Round up your crew and come spend the evening with us!
Youth Golf Camp
Bringing Hamilton Bulldog Golf Camp back this summer!
I am so excited to bring this back and have some past State Champion Alumni along with myself to work with our current and future golfers! This will be a fun action packed camp and they will leave with all the basics!
PCC Hamilton TX
July 13th-15th 4-6PM
Scan the QR code to register! It’s simple and easy to get your campers signed up!!
You can also find these flyers at PCC or at the Hamilton Public Library!
If you have any further questions, please contact Natalie Schroeder!
Cheer Camp
PreK3 - 6th grade invited. $30 per camper. Forms due back by June 25th in order to receive a tshirt!
Cruise In Celebration at Texas Rose Tattoo Commission
TEXAS ROSE TATTOO 4TH ANNIVERSARY CRUISE-IN!
We’re celebrating 4 amazing years of Texas Rose Tattoo, and we’d love for you to join us!
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
205 E. Henry Street, Hamilton, Texas
Bring your classic car, hot rod, truck, motorcycle, or custom ride and help us celebrate!
Music
Food & Drinks
Cool Cars
Family-Friendly Fun
Whether you’re showing off your ride or just coming to hang out, we’d love to see you there. Thank you for supporting Texas Rose Tattoo over the last four years—we couldn’t have done it without this amazing community!
Tag your friends, share this post, and let’s fill the square with incredible rides and great people!
#TexasRoseTattoo #CruiseIn #CarShow #HamiltonTexas #HotRods #ClassicCars #TexasCarCulture #SupportLocal #TexasRoseTattooCommission
Youth Baseball Camp
Inviting young players to improve their skills, build confidence, and have fun playing the game. Flyers will be available around town. Register by July 1st for a t shirt!
4th of July Fireworks Show at Pecan Creek Park
Hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
4th of July Celebration at the Hamilton County Courthouse
Hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Author event at Hamilton Public Library
Join Hamilton Public Library for a special evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Wingate as she discusses her acclaimed novel The Book of Lost Friends with the HPL Book Club.
Inspired by true historical events, The Book of Lost Friends explores the stories of formerly enslaved people searching for loved ones after the Civil War. The novel weaves together themes of resilience, family, and the enduring power of hope through both historical and modern-day narratives.
Wingate will sign books following the event. A limited number of books will be available for purchase. Cash only.
This author visit is made possible through a grant from Humanities Texas. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this event, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Humanities Texas.
Summer Music Camp at FBC of Hamilton
Register by clicking on this link: https://firstbaptistchurchofhamilton.breezechms.com/...
For students who have completed PreK3- 6th Grade.
HVFD Golf Tournament
Help support our HVFD Golf Tournament!
Every little bit makes a BIG difference for our volunteer fire department and the new building fund.
There are so many ways you can help:
Sponsor a hole or a special contest
Donate a raffle item
Make a donation
Buy raffle tickets
Share this post and help us spread the word
Mark your calendars for June 27th and come out for a great day of golf, food, and fun—all for an amazing cause!
Let’s rally behind our HVFD and show them how much this community appreciates everything they do!
Unearth A Story-Library Camp
Get ready to dig into adventure at Summer Library Camp!
Join us June 23–26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for “Unearth a Story,” a fun-filled week exploring dinosaurs, fossils, archaeology, paleontology, rocks and minerals, underground bugs and animals, excavation, and so much more!
Kids ages 6–11 will enjoy:
Arts & crafts
Games & activities
Stories & hands-on learning
Snacks each day
Registration is now open!
$5 registration fee.
Spaces are limited, so sign up soon and get ready to uncover an unforgettable summer adventure at the library!
90 Proof Country at Circle T
90 PROOF Country - a tribute to '90s Country
90s COUNTRY. LIVE. LOUD.
Relive the biggest hits of the ’90s with 90 PROOF Country Tribute Band—live at Crossfire Cantina for a Father’s Day Weekend Kickoff Party.
Crossfire Cantina @ Circle T Arena
Friday, June 19
Doors Open: 5PM
Show Starts: 8PM
Tickets starting at $18
VIP reserved high-top tables available (very limited) $175, seats 4
This is a limited-capacity show and will sell out.
Get tickets now.
St. John Lutheran VBS - Rainforest Falls
Register at this link: St. John Lutheran Church
Pickling Class
Learn to pickle surplus veggies from your garden in this hands-on class hosted by Hamilton County Master Gardeners! Participants will receive easy-to-follow pickling recipes with a take-home recipe book, expert instruction, and all jars and supplies needed. Make and take home three pints of your own pickled creations. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Tuesday, June 9
6–8 PM
Cost: $10
Registration required — space is limited.
Lickety Split at the Civic Theatre
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS get your TICKETS for Lickety Split!! June 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th!
Thursday, June 4th is Ladies Night! Free Beverages!
Call or text 254.784.0394 to make your reservations!!
Or email us at hamiltoncivictheatre414@gmail.com
Or buy online at Hamilton-theatre.org
Don’t delay get your tickets today!
Lickety Split at the Civic Theatre
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS get your TICKETS for Lickety Split!! June 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th!
Thursday, June 4th is Ladies Night! Free Beverages!
Call or text 254.784.0394 to make your reservations!!
Or email us at hamiltoncivictheatre414@gmail.com
Or buy online at Hamilton-theatre.org
Don’t delay get your tickets today!