News / Press Releases 32nd ANNUAL TEXIAN MARKET DAYS FESTIVAL BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE AT GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK 32nd ANNUAL TEXIAN MARKET DAYS FESTIVAL BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE AT GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK
Battle reenactments, hands-on activites, music, food, artisans, and more!
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
RICHMOND, TX – Light the fire and sound the cannons! Set for Saturday, October 24, the 32nd annual living history festival treats visitors to the sights, sounds, smells and activities of more than 100 years of Texas history. Held on the grounds of the George Ranch Historical Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event covers time periods from the 1830s pioneers through the 1930s cowboys and includes festival favorites such as cannonfire, battle reenactments, period music, games and activities, historic house tours, cattle demonstrations and so much more!
“Texian Market Days really is a historical feast for the senses – and it’s a great way to spend a beautiful fall Saturday immersed in Texas history with the family,” said Jennifer Farrell, director of marketing for the Fort Bend County Museum Association.
Other highlights of the festival include music by the Celtaire String Band, outdoor cooking demonstrations and tastings at the Chuckwagon camp, Victorian dancing lessons, blacksmithing, antique vehicles, WWII G.I. camp, the Tanner camp (including Dr. Bushrod’s Medicine Show), milking demonstrations with Southwest Dairy Farmers and hands-on activities with Brazos Bend State Park and the Fort Bend Master Gardeners.
The arts and crafts area of the festival has been completely overhauled this year. The new “Cotton & Cane Vintage and Handmade Market” will feature artisans who hand-make their inventory or who deal with antique or vintage items.
“We are so excited about our new craft area, the Cotton & Cane Vintage and Handmade Market. In addition to all the historical activities happening at the Park, artisan vendors will be offering one-of-a-kind
handmade or vintage items to festival goers, adding a unique touch to this year’s Texian Market Days,” said Claire Rogers, executive director of the Fort Bend County Museum Association. Some of the new vendors include Proverbs Farm and Soap Shoppe, Big Creek Farms, Yarn Yetis and Salve Natural.
Advance discounted tickets for Texian Market Days are available through October 15. Tickets bought after October 15 or at the event cost $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (62+) and $10 for children ages five to 15. Children ages four and under are free! Texian Market Days is held at the George Ranch Historical Park located at 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, Texas. For more information about Texian Market Days or to purchase advance tickets, visit www.texianmarketdays.com or call 281-342-1256.
Texian Market Days is sponsored by WCA, Lida D. McNeill and the Descendants of Henry Jones.
