2025 Dove Festival Schedule

Friday, August 29th

6:30PM

Mutton Bustin & Calf Scramble- Hamilton Fair Park

7:30PM

Pro Rodeo- Hamilton Fair Park

Saturday, August 30th

8:00AM-3:00PM

Vendors Open on the Square in Downtown Hamilton, Texas

9:00AM

Line-up for Dove Festival Parade at corner of E Gentry St and N Railroad St.

10:00AM

Dove Festival Parade

6:30PM

Mutton Bustin & Calf Scramble- Hamilton Fair Park

7:30PM

Pro Rodeo- Hamilton Fair Park

8:30PM

Doors Open- Dance & Live Music at Jayson Harris Pavillion

9:30PM

Music Starts- Dance & Live Music at Jayson Harris Pavillion

Welcome to AllThingsHamilton.org — A Community & Visitor Guide from Hamilton EDC & Main Street

Hamilton is a place that thrives on community spirit and Southern hospitality — and now, thanks to a partnership between the Hamilton Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) and the Hamilton Main Street Program, we have a new way to share that with the world.

AllThingsHamilton.org is designed for everyone:

• Locals who want to stay connected with events, Main Street projects, and community news.

• Visitors looking to experience our unique shops, delicious restaurants, and welcoming places to stay.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• Main Street Highlights – Learn about the projects and people shaping our downtown.

• Community Calendar – Stay informed about events, markets, and concerts.

• Eat, Shop, Stay – Plan your perfect day or weekend in Hamilton.

• Visitor Info – Find maps, attractions, and travel tips.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time guest, AllThingsHamilton.org is your doorway to everything our community has to offer.

Explore now and see what makes Hamilton so special: AllThingsHamilton.org

Soaring into Hamilton: Cross-Country Development Camp Takes Flight Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day weekend, August 30 – September 1, 2025, the skies above Hamilton will be alive with graceful gliders as the Hamilton Soaring Club hosts the SSA Cross-Country Development Camp at Hamilton Municipal Airport.

The event will bring glider pilots from across the region to train, fly, and learn together, using our own airport as the launch point for their soaring adventures. While most of us won’t be in the cockpit, it’s a rare chance to see this side of aviation up close.

What to Expect in Hamilton

• Increased Airport Activity – Clear, sunny days will be the busiest, with tow planes launching gliders into the sky throughout the day.

• Visitors in Town – Pilots and their families will be staying locally, dining in our restaurants, and browsing our shops.

• Quiet Overhead – Once released from the tow plane, gliders fly silently, relying on rising air currents rather than engines.

Why This Matters for Our Community

• Highlights Hamilton Municipal Airport as an active and valuable asset.

• Brings aviation enthusiasts (and their tourism dollars) to our town.

• Builds Hamilton’s reputation as a welcoming place for special events.

The Experience
During the camp, pilots will be honing skills such as reading weather patterns, plotting cross-country routes, and flying in competition-style tasks—all using only air currents for power once airborne.

So, if you look up this Labor Day weekend and spot a sleek white glider tracing circles high above, know it’s part of a program that’s putting Hamilton on the aviation map—one soaring flight at a time.

Soaring Society of American

Learn more about this event.

Hamilton Historic Main Street Program – Now Accepting Applications for Board Members

Pictured above is a recent project through the Main Street Program.

Are you passionate about preserving local heritage, supporting small businesses, and enhancing our historic downtown?

The Hamilton Historic Main Street Program is currently seeking two new board members to join our dedicated team of community leaders.

 About Us:

The Hamilton Historic Main Street Program is a nonprofit organization focused on the revitalization and preservation of downtown Hamilton, blending economic development with historical preservation to create a thriving, vibrant Main Street.

 Board Member Responsibilities:

• Attend monthly board meetings

• Support fundraising and community events

• Provide input on strategic planning and program goals

• Serve as an ambassador for the Main Street district

• Collaborate with local businesses, city leaders, and residents

 Ideal Candidates:

• Passionate about community development and local history

• Experience in business, marketing, nonprofit work, preservation, or event planning (a plus but not required)

• Willing to actively participate in program initiatives and events

• Residents or stakeholders in the City of Hamilton or surrounding area

 How to Apply: To be considered, please email your application to mainstreet@hamiltontx.com.

 Help shape the future of Hamilton’s historic downtown— join us in making a difference!

Another Successful Main Street Market in Downtown Hamilton!

We had another wonderful turnout for this month’s Main Street Market — thank you to everyone who came out to shop, support, and celebrate local!

This time around, the square was filled with beautiful handsewn and knitted crafts, woodwork, jewelry, windchimes, fresh vegetables, farm eggs, and of course — delicious baked goods. It’s always inspiring to see the creativity and heart our local vendors bring to each event.

Main Street Market happens the 2nd Saturday of every month, April through December, and continues to grow as a beloved Hamilton tradition.

Interested in becoming a vendor?

We’re always looking to welcome new vendors! If you create handmade goods, bake, grow, or craft — we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more:

• Email: mainstreet@hamiltontexas.com

• Call: 254-784-9535

• Or stop by the Historic Main Street Office at 103 N Rice St, Hamilton, TX

Let’s keep the square full of creativity, community, and connection all year long!

Community Spotlight- Hamilton Community Center Breaks Ground on New Facility

On June 8, 2025, the Hamilton Community Center officially broke ground on its new building — a project designed to expand its ability to serve the people of Hamilton with care, connection, and dignity.

The new facility will feature:

• A commercial kitchen for expanded meal preparation

• Meeting rooms for classes, community gatherings, and social events

• Welcoming spaces where residents of all ages can connect, play games, and enjoy one another’s company

This project is being made possible thanks to generous community support — from the donation of land to the funding for construction and daily operations. The Community Center has become a vital hub for Hamilton, currently serving over 90 home-delivered meals per day and welcoming more than 20 guests daily for in-person meals, games, and fellowship.

A heartfelt thank you to State Senator Brian Birdwell for attending the ceremony and sharing a few words, and to Dairy Queen of Hamilton for bringing treats to help celebrate the occasion.

If you’d like to support the effort, donations can be made to:

Hamilton Community Center
P.O. Box 615
Hamilton, TX 76531

Or in person at the existing Community Center on Main Street, or through Lucy Lee at Lee Health Care.

This new space will help strengthen the community connections that make Hamilton such a special place to call home.