When the cool breeze finally graces your face after a long, hot summer, you’ll know fall is in the air. For Cleburne, the refreshing breeze means a variety of exciting events are lined up for the season for locals and visitors to get into the fall spirit. Get ready to celebrate the harvest and all things seasonal. Here are some of the top things to do in the fall in Cleburne.
The Cleburne Wine and Art Festival
Clear your calendar for Oct. 5 because, you’ll want to attend the Cleburne Wine Festival on Main Street. Wineries from all over Texas will flock to Cleburne to provide their best flavors for a tasting. Wine lovers can purchase their tickets at the event $30.00 per person and receive a souvenir glass to taste up to 10 wine samples. While sipping on the local flavors, take your time to browse through Market Square to admire arts and crafts vendors selling their best goods. Come hungry since various food vendors will be present as well for wine enthusiasts to pair their drinks with meals while listening to live music play in the background.
Old Foamy Beer Fest
From craft breweries, local food trucks, wrestling, cornhole tournament, and more, this
beer fest on Oct. 12 will be a great chance to mingle and have fun. Get ready to indulge in a variety of foamy brews at the Cleburne Conference Center. Beer lover's can purchase their tickets in advance for $25 and receive a pint glass and eight 2oz tastings. Maybe you'll find a new beer to love.
Nashville Lights
On Oct. 17, Cleburne Conference Center will come alive with fabulous country music and well-known songwriters during Nashville Lights. These songwriters are known for creating the lyrics of some of your favorite country music hits. The event also includes a live auction and raffle tickets to win cool prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. but make plans to take advantage of the dinner buffet at 6:00 p.m. Wine and beer will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Holiday Open House
Avoid the hassle of holiday shopping by getting it done early. On Nov. 2-3 over 30 businesses in Cleburne will offer specials and discounts (up to 25 percent off entire purchases). Shoppers who spend more than $50.00 at select stores will automatically be entered in a giveaway contest to win prizes. Among the popular stores participating this year are Bennett’s Printing & Office Supply, Bus Depot Antiques & Market Place, Lindy’s Treats and Treasures, Red Horse Antiques, and more.
Pioneer Days
Celebrate Cleburne’s rich history during Pioneer Days, from Nov. 8-9, at Chisholm Trail Museum. This event allows visitors to step back in time to the 1850s in a replicated Wild West village called Wardville. Staff will dress up in period attire as cowboys, gunfighters, blacksmiths and other costumes. History lovers can participate in a Civil-War encampment to have firsthand experience at what life was like in the area more than a century ago. Food and art vendors will be scattered throughout the museum grounds, making your visit an enjoyable experience.
Cleburne State Park
What’s a better way to immerse yourself in the
great fall weather than visiting a local park?
Cleburne State Park is a 528-acre wide nature
preserve with plenty of multi-use trails, and during fall you’ll want to check
out one of the popular events that take place in the park. In October get spooky at Trick-or-Treat in the Park and Canned Food Drive. This family-oriented gathering allows guests to enjoy a night hike
and contribute toward a good cause. During the event, families will enjoy a
night sounds presentation from Friends of Cleburne State Park to learn all
about different noises heard throughout the dark.
Pumpkin Patch
Don’t let the season pass you by without visiting a pumpkin patch. St. Mark United Methodist Church of Cleburne welcomes visitors to Pumpkin Palooza for the entire month of October. Families can stroll past and take pictures of over 2,000 pumpkins of different sizes before selecting their own.