There’s always something happening in Hamilton! From rodeos and cookoffs to street markets and business mixers, our community calendar is packed with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and explore. Click any event on the calendar to learn more!
Interested in being a vendor at our monthly Main Street Market? Click here for the Vendor Application!
Do you have an event you want to include on the calendar?
There’s always something happening in Hamilton — and we don’t want to miss yours! Submit your event below to be featured on the calendar and help our community stay connected. Click the button below give us all the details.
Upcoming Events in Hamilton, Texas
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
Dove Fest 2026 - Cruise-In & Gospel Singing
Downtown Cruise-In
Gospel Singing
Community Vendor Fair
Details coming soon!
