The chili cook-off, in appreciation of deer hunters who help out the local economy with their visits, takes place in the city park Saturday. One of the organizer explained that chili is made using the hunters deer meat. There s also a parade, rodeo, pecan pie eating contest for kids, an arts and crafts fair, dance, and live entertainment in the park all day. This Victorian Christmas Celebration features five historic homes decorated for Christmas, a children s bike parade, a window display contest, arts and crafts exhibits, live entertainment, and food booths representing the Victorian era. You can also see a ranch rodeo, mock gunfighters and dance groups.
Local bands play in the pavilion throughout the afternoon.
Free This festival features two stages where amateur and professional storytellers spin their yarns. Live music, primarily Texas folk music, entertains visitors throughout the day. In 1989 the featured musician was Robert Earl Keen Jr. There is an arts and crafts fair, food booths and a street dance. It is believed a celebration such as Storyfest would help preserve the art of storytelling.