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Upcoming Events in Hamilton, Texas
Dove Fest 2026 - Gospel Sing
Join us for the Hamilton County Gospel Sing on Sunday, September 6 at 5 PM on the Hamilton County Courthouse Lawn. Come sing along, worship, listen, visit with your neighbors, or just pull up a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music and fellowship in the heart of Hamilton. We're proud to host this special Sunday evening in partnership with the Hamilton Ministerial Alliance, and we'd love to have musicians and singers from churches and communities throughout Hamilton County participate!
Hamilton County Gospel Sing
Sunday, September 6
5 PM
Hamilton County Courthouse Lawn
Interested in participating or have questions?
Contact Kristina Burks at 254.784.0828
Dove Fest Cruise-In
Who doesn't love cool rides, good people, and a Sunday afternoon on the square?
The Dove Fest Cruise In rolls into Historic Downtown Hamilton on Sunday, September 6 from Noon–4 PM, with cars and trucks surrounding the historic Hamilton County Courthouse.
This one is all about showing up, showing off your ride, and enjoying Dove Fest weekend. Bring the classic, the muscle car, the hot rod, the pickup, the project you've poured way too many hours into — if you're proud of it, cruise it in.
Sunday, September 6
Cruise In: Noon–4 PM
On-site registration ONLY beginning at 11 AM
FREE ENTRY — No registration fee
Hamilton County Courthouse Square
No judging, classes or awards — just a laid-back Cruise In and a chance to show off what you brought.
Come park it, pop the hood, and hang out with us.
Dove Fest 2026 - Spirit of Community Day
New this year, Sunday, September 6 will be Dove Fest: Spirit of Community Sunday — a day specifically for the nonprofits, school and youth groups, service organizations and other organizations that give back to our community. Support our community organizations while enjoying the following events:
12–4 PM — Dove Fest Cruise-In
5–7 PM — Hamilton County Gospel Singing
Saturday brings vendors from all over. Sunday is for OUR local organizations.
Your organization. Your fundraiser. Our community.
Want in? Send us a message, text 254-485-3211, or email hamiltonchambertx@gmail.com and we’ll send you the form!
Commitment deadline: Friday, August 28!
Dove Fest 2026 - Rodeo & Dance
Rodeo: starts at 7:30 with Mutton Bustin’ starting at 7
DOVE FEST DANCE
We’re excited to welcome Dax Davis to Hamilton for the 2026 Dove Fest Dance!
Dax is a rising Texas country artist bringing a traditional honky-tonk sound influenced by artists like George Strait, Alan Jackson, Chris LeDoux, Mark Chesnutt and more. And on Saturday, September 5, he’s bringing that sound to the Jayson Harris Pavilion!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
• $15 advance tickets
• $20 at the door
• 12 & under are always $10
Doors open at 9 PM
Music starts at 9:30 PM
BYOB — cooler fee applies
Lawn chairs welcome
Grab your tickets, grab your people and come spend your Saturday night with us at Dove Fest!
Grab tickets here or in the event: https://ticketscandy.com/.../54th-annual-dove-festival...
LET’S TALK COOLERS!
We’ve had some questions about how drinks work at Dove Fest, so here’s your friendly reminder:
DOVE FEST DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL.
You can purchase a WEEKEND COOLER PASS for $40 or grab a Limited Edition Official Dove Fest Cooler Bag for $65 and your cooler bag serves as your COOLER PASS ALL WEEKEND — plus you get to take home a pretty nice cooler when the weekend is over.
LIMITED INVENTORY! Once the cooler bags are gone, they’re gone.
LINKS TO PURCHASE:
$40 WEEKEND PASS - https://square.link/u/QbWO4sAk
$65 Official Dove Fest Cooler Bag - https://square.link/u/jcAZN9sx
Dove Fest Bake-Off
DOVE FEST BAKE OFF!
Calling all bakers! Whether you’re known for your cookies, cakes, pies, breads, or a family recipe you swear can’t be beat — we want to see what you’ve got at the 54th Annual Dove Fest Bake Off!
This year, we’re celebrating America 250 + Dove Fest, so bring your best baked goods inspired by 250 years of America, Dove Fest, or just something downright delicious!
ENTRY FEE: $5 PER ENTRY
NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES!
Enter one item or bring five — the more, the merrier!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
10:30–11:30 AM | ENTRY DROP OFF
Wenzel Hall
209 N. Bell St., Hamilton
12:00–1:30 PM | PUBLIC VIEWING
Come check out all of the entries! Some baked goods will also be available for purchase.
2:30 PM | AWARDS PRESENTATION
East side of the Hamilton County Courthouse
PRIZES
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Winners receive a ribbon, Dove Fest merchandise & a gift card to Dutchman's Hidden Valley!
A HUGE thank you to Dutchman's Hidden Valley and Wenzel Lonestar Meat Company for presenting this year’s Bake Off and helping us make it happen!
Grab your favorite recipe, get creative and BAKE. DECORATE. CELEBRATE.
We can’t wait to see what Hamilton County brings to the table!
Dove Fest Parade, Hosted by the Hamilton Historic Main Street
THE DOVE FEST PARADE IS THIS SATURDAY!
Grab your chairs, bring the family, and find your spot along the NEW Dove Fest Parade route! The parade kicks off at 10:00 AM this Saturday, September 5!
Where should you watch?
Check out the parade route map and plan your spot! Great viewing areas include:
Along Bell Street, Along Henry Street, and The Hamilton Public Library parking lot
Want to hear all about the entries as they pass? Our parade announcers will be set up on the porch of Wenzel Lonestar Meat Co., so that's another great place to catch the action!
This year's theme is “America: 250 Years of Freedom”, and we can't wait to see our community come together for one of Hamilton's favorite Dove Fest traditions.
Parade starts at 10:00 AM
Saturday, September 5
Downtown Hamilton
Be sure to check out the map—this year's parade route is NEW!
See you at the Dove Fest Parade!
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: Registration begins immediately following parade. Race begins at 11:30am on the Courthouse lawn.
Dove Festival 2026 - Rodeo & Bingo
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.
LET’S TALK COOLERS!
We’ve had some questions about how drinks work at Dove Fest, so here’s your friendly reminder:
DOVE FEST DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL.
You can purchase a WEEKEND COOLER PASS for $40 or grab a Limited Edition Official Dove Fest Cooler Bag for $65 and your cooler bag serves as your COOLER PASS ALL WEEKEND — plus you get to take home a pretty nice cooler when the weekend is over.
LIMITED INVENTORY! Once the cooler bags are gone, they’re gone.
LINKS TO PURCHASE:
$40 WEEKEND PASS - https://square.link/u/QbWO4sAk
$65 Official Dove Fest Cooler Bag - https://square.link/u/jcAZN9sx
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
