News / Press Releases It’s Cannon Time! 33rd Annual Texian Market Days Festival Set for October 21 & 22 It’s Cannon Time! 33rd Annual Texian Market Days Festival Set for October 21 & 22
RICHMOND – Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of more than 100 years of Texas history at the 33rd annual Texian Market Days festival! Set for Saturday, October 22 and held on the grounds of the George Ranch Historical Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the annual festival is a community fall favorite. The festival is anchored by four distinct time periods: the 1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s. Guests can expect a day full of historical activities, including battle re-enactments, period music, cannonfire, vintage games, historic house tours, an artisan market and food trucks!
“Texian Market Days is our biggest festival of the year,” said Jennifer Farrell, director of marketing for the Fort Bend County Museum Association. “Visitors enjoy a true immersive experience of stepping back into time during Texian Market Days more than any other time of the year. It’s the time when we really go all out to ensure families can spend a delightful Saturday having fun – and learning about our great Texas history at the same time!”
Other highlights of the festival include live period music, outdoor cooking demonstrations and tastings at the Chuckwagon camp, Victorian games, antique vehicles and hands-on activities with Brazos Bend State Park.
In 2015, the arts and crafts area of the festival was completely overhauled. The “Cotton & Cane Vintage and Handmade Market” now features artisans who hand-make their inventory or who deal with antique or vintage items. The Cotton & Cane Vintage and Handmade Market will be located inside the newly-upgraded Longhorn Barn.
The festival is a community event put on by the Fort Bend County Museum Association, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Fort Bend County and Texas history. All proceeds from Texian Market Days benefit the educational and preservation efforts of the Fort Bend County Museum Association, which includes the George Ranch Historical Park and the Fort Bend Museum.
Tickets for Texian Market Days can be bought in advance by calling 281-342-1256 or by going online at www.texianmarketdays.com. Tickets will also be available at the gate and cost $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (62+) and $10 for children ages five to 15. Children ages four and under are free! The George Ranch Historical Park is located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond. For more information about Texian Market Days or to purchase advance tickets, visit www.texianmarketdays.com or call 281-342-1256.
