A battle re-enactment is one of many historical activities guests can experience at the annual Texian Market Days festival. Photo by Roy Kasmir.
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 22nd and held on the grounds of the George Ranch Historical Park from 9 am to 5 pm, the annual festival is a community fall favorite 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. “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 outdoor cooking demonstrations and tastings at the Chuckwagon camp, antique vehicles and hands-on activities with Brazos Bend State Park. The Cotton & Cane Vintage and Handmade Market located inside the newly-upgraded Longhorn Barn features artisans who hand-make their inventory or who deal with antique or vintage items.
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 or at the gate and cost $15 for adults, $13 for seniors ages 62 and over 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, visit www.texianmarketdays.com or call 281-342-1256.