Upcoming Events in Hamilton, Texas - What a Small-Town Should Be
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Upcoming Events in Hamilton, Texas
Chamber Banquet
You are cordially invited to the 2026 Chamber of Commerce Banquet!
We are excited to celebrate the successes of 2025 and our award winners!
Join us for live music and a steak dinner at Thompson Square on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6pm! Tickets go on sale Friday, March 20th.
Slow Stitch Patch with Pris & Chris
Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to applique during Fiber Arts at 3 p.m. Pris and Chris have created Slow Stitch Patch kits at no charge for participants (please register so we have plenty of kits.) Learn basic stitches, tips, and techniques to get you started on your stitching journey. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to stitch! Teens are welcome to join after school.
Location: Hamilton Public Library
Prom Flower Bar DIY Workshop
Join us at The Copper Garden for a fun and hands-on Prom Flower Bar DIY Workshop! Students will have the opportunity to create their own custom prom bouquet or boutonnière pocket with guidance from our team.
Participants will choose from a curated selection of fresh flowers in a variety of color palettes, along with a wide selection of ribbon to finish their design. Flowers and filler will be priced by the stem, allowing each student to build something beautiful within their budget.
Cost: $25 reservation fee (includes a $15 flower credit applied at checkout)
Estimated total spend:
• Bouquets: $30–50
• Boutonnière pockets: $15–25
We will offer 6 spots per 30-minute session at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 PM. Space is limited, and payment is required to reserve your spot.
Flowers are natural products and selection may vary based on availability. For those wanting a more exact color match or a fully designed option, The Copper Garden is also taking a limited number of traditional prom flower orders.
Our goal is to make prom prep easy, fun, and local — so you don’t have to go out of town!
To reserve your spot, call or text: 254-688-0066
Rattles & Roots
Rattles & Roots is a one-of-a-kind Earth Day celebration for the whole family! The Heart of Texas Snake Handlers will bring an educational (and entertaining!) rattlesnake show — with more rattlesnakes than you’d ever want to find in your driveway. Plus, enjoy petting zoos, carnival games, pulled pork sandwiches, music, and more. Come spend the day with us — all proceeds support St. John Lutheran Academy!
Color Run 5K
COLOR RUN 2026 IS COMING!!
Get ready to run, walk, and get COVERED in color!!
Bring your friends, your family, and your energy this is gonna be a BLAST!
Saturday, May 2nd
Downtown Hamilton
5K @ 8AM | 1 Mile @ 9AM
Spots are filling up don’t miss it!!
runsignup.com/Race/TX/HamiltonMayday5K
#ElevateFitness #ColorRun #HamiltonTX #FamilyFun #GetColorful
Crawfish Boil & Bingo
Join us as we kick off the Finley Grace Memorial Weekend with a night of crawfish, bingo, and community—all supporting SIDS research.
A big THANK YOU to our amazing sponsor, Blue Dog Liquor Store – Hamilton, Texas, for helping make this special evening possible!
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your lucky bingo charm—it’s going to be a night you won’t want to miss!
#BoilBingoBeatSIDS #FinleyGrace #CommunityStrong #PlayForAPurpose
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.
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.
Brooke’s Blossoming Hope Craft Event
Brooke’s Blossoming Hope
Hosted by The Copper Garden
Come spend a meaningful, creative afternoon with us as we come together to spread love and joy
Saturday, April 11, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 PM
The Copper Garden | 116 E Main St, Hamilton, TX
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new, this event is for YOU!
What we’ll be doing:
• Creating beautiful floral headwear for kids battling cancer
• Making heartfelt, handcrafted cards to deliver to children in the hospital
This is more than just a craft class — it’s a chance to make a real impact and brighten someone’s day
RSVP strongly suggested! Call or text to hold your seat!
$25 suggested donation
Even if you don’t feel up to paying, we would absolutely love for you to come and help bring joy to kids battling cancer
Let’s grow love & hope together
Questions?
Call/Text Liz at (254) 688-0066 or Jessica at 361-522-4155
Invite a friend and come create something beautiful for a great cause!
Junk in the Trunk
Spring Cleaning Time, Hamilton!
It’s time to clean out those closets, dust off the garage, and get ready for the City-Wide Garage Sale happening April 10–11!
In conjunction with the sale, we’re inviting everyone to join us downtown for Junk in the Trunk on Saturday, April 11 from 9 AM – 12 PM!
Community members are welcome to park around the courthouse and sell your garage sale items straight from your car or truck—it’s a fun and easy way to be part of the action!
Planning to participate downtown? Let us know you’re coming by emailing mainstreet@cityhamiltontx.gov
Let’s make it a big weekend of bargains, community, and fresh starts!
Books & Burritos at the Hamilton Public Library
Friends of the Library book sale and breakfast burritos by the Hamilton Lions Club
Books & Butt at the Hamilton Public Library
Friends of the Library book sale and pork butt by Wenzel Lonestar Meat
Daddy Daughter Dance
Mark your calendar for the Annual Daddy~Daughter Dance at St. John Lutheran Church! This FREE event is for all girls (ages 3 to current 5th graders) and their escorts (fathers or special father figures) are invited to join for dancing, snacks, photos and fun!
Hosted by the St. John Board of Outreach
Chamber Nominations are Due
Hamilton Community, we need your help!
Do you know an outstanding business or individual making a difference in our community? The 2025 Chamber of Commerce Awards are here, and we’re seeking nominations to honor those who are shaping our local economy, driving innovation, and giving back.
Whether it’s a trailblazing entrepreneur, a business that goes above and beyond, or a community leader whose impact is undeniable, we want to hear their story!
Submit your nominations today! The deadline for entries is Wednesday, April 1, at 12pm CST. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the individuals and businesses that are making our community thrive.
Awards will be announced at our annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Monday, April 13, 2026, 6pm at Thompson Square Venue.
Together, let’s celebrate success and inspire growth for a brighter future!
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS TODAY: https://forms.gle/D2ZPBdsCsEdHbPgNA
Sip & Stroll - Hamilton
Something big is coming to Hamilton! Save the Date for our first annual wine walk in downtown Hamilton, TX. Make plans to join us for Sip & Stroll on Saturday, March 28th from 3pm-7pm. Stroll through the storefronts and shops in the Historic Hamilton Main Street district while sipping on wine provided by nearby wineries!
Live Music will be provided on the courthouse lawn!
Vendor market in addition to our great downtown shops!
The Hamilton Public Library will be hosting a Hugh Riker art sale and several local author book signings!
The Hamilton County Museum and Jail will be open to visitors during the event.
Get your tickets here: Hamilton Sip & Stroll
See more event details and map at Sip & Stroll — Hamilton, Texas
Live Music at Thompson Square
SIP INTO SPRING
Live music + downtown fun + cold drinks? Yes please.
Join us at Thompson Square Mercantile & Venue during the downtown event Saturday the 28th from 1–9PM in Hamilton!
Cocktail Bar Opens at 1PM
3–5PM: Landry Allen & Neal Cowan
5–8PM: Jacob Wayne Chapman
Come listen, sip, shop, and soak up all the downtown vibes with us!
World Series Team Roping at Circle T
Mark your calendars for March 20–22 because the World Series of Team Roping is rolling into town and the weather is shaping up to be perfect for a big weekend of roping!
Vendors — now’s the time to grab your spot!
Stalls are going fast!
Hotel rooms are filling up quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute.
Come be part of an awesome weekend of competition, community, and cowboy fun!
Reserve your vendor space, stalls, and lodging before we sell out!
Plant Sale-Community Center
Exciting News! Our Annual Plant Sale Is Back — and We Have TREES this year!
Mark your calendars for March 20-21
Preorders will run through March 19th.
Important details:
• Trees are preorder ONLY
• Plants are discounted during the presale, prices will increase slightly the day of the sale — order early and save.
Please share and come out to support the Hamilton Community Center.
Send orders to:
Email: CommunityCenterHamilton@gmail.com
Or message your order to our Facebook page
World Series Team Roping at Circle T
Mark your calendars for March 20–22 because the World Series of Team Roping is rolling into town and the weather is shaping up to be perfect for a big weekend of roping!
Vendors — now’s the time to grab your spot!
Stalls are going fast!
Hotel rooms are filling up quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute.
Come be part of an awesome weekend of competition, community, and cowboy fun!
Reserve your vendor space, stalls, and lodging before we sell out!
Free Live Music at Circle T
Friday, March 20 | 8:00 PM
FREE Live Music After WSTR
After the World Series Team Roping, keep the night going with FREE live music from Matt Austin at 8PM!
Matt Austin is a genuine Texas singer-songwriter with a rugged small-town heritage and a love for bringing live music and people together. He delivers a traditional country feel with a lively, interactive stage presence that keeps the crowd locked in from the first song to the last.
Expect a big mix of music — classic country hits, Texas country favorites, 90s covers with his own twist, and original songs that fit right in with the best of the Red Dirt scene.
Raised in West Texas, Matt pulls influence from legends like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, with a little edge from Stevie Ray Vaughan and Led Zeppelin — giving him a sound that’s all his own.
Matt has also shared the stage with Texas music staples like William Clark Green, Rich O’Toole, Charlie Robison, Zac Wilkerson, and more.
Come out, grab a drink, and finish the night the right way.
Plant Sale-Community Center
Exciting News! Our Annual Plant Sale Is Back — and We Have TREES this year!
Mark your calendars for March 20-21
Preorders will run through March 19th.
Important details:
• Trees are preorder ONLY
• Plants are discounted during the presale, prices will increase slightly the day of the sale — order early and save.
Please share and come out to support the Hamilton Community Center.
Send orders to:
Email: CommunityCenterHamilton@gmail.com
Or message your order to our Facebook page
World Series Team Roping at Circle T
Mark your calendars for March 20–22 because the World Series of Team Roping is rolling into town and the weather is shaping up to be perfect for a big weekend of roping!
Vendors — now’s the time to grab your spot!
Stalls are going fast!
Hotel rooms are filling up quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute.
Come be part of an awesome weekend of competition, community, and cowboy fun!
Reserve your vendor space, stalls, and lodging before we sell out!
FUMC Potato Luncheon
The Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will host a potato luncheon at the Fellowship Hall from 11am-1pm on March 16th. The church is located at 215 W. Main St.
Texas Euro VW Road Trip
Downtown Hamilton is excited to welcome a colorful caravan of 20–30 classic Volkswagen Beetles and Buses as they cruise through Texas on their Spring Break 2026 adventure!
Monday, March 16, 2026
lunch stop 11:30am-1:00pm
Downtown Hamilton
This incredible group is traveling across Texas visiting towns with sister cities in Europe — and Hamilton is on their map! This will be their third annual Spring Break VW road trip, and their journeys have already gained statewide attention.
Last year, more than 30 vintage VWs traveled the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas from Laredo to San Augustine. In 2024, their US Route 67 VW Road Trip from Texarkana to Presidio was even featured in Texas Monthly and on the VW LIFE YouTube Channel!
The public is invited to come out, meet the drivers, snap photos, and enjoy these beautifully restored classics up close. Whether you're a longtime VW fan or just love a good road trip story, you won’t want to miss this fun stop in Hamilton!
Santa Teresa Ranch Fest
Mark those calendars — March 14, 2026 is going to be one for the books! Hamilton, Texas is bringing the party to the gorgeous Santa Teresa Ranch for the very first Santa Teresa Ranch Music Festival. Think wide-open skies, a stage full of incredible talent, and a whole lot of good times.
Set against the ranch’s rolling hills, this festival is all about live music, community, and making memories under the big Texas sun and stars . Expect local flavor, regional artists, and maybe even a few surprise acts along the way.
Details on the lineup, tickets, and all the fun extras are coming soon—so keep your eyes on this space. Trust us, you’ll want to be there!
Event by Santa Teresa Ranch Fest and Magnolia Motor Lounge
2113 E. Hwy 36 Hamilton, TX 76531

