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20 events found.
Events for October 3, 2026
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Come and Take It Art Show
Hosted by the Gonzales Art Group, the Come and Take It Art Show returns to the historic Crystal Theatre for a full weekend of original works by local and regional artists from seasoned professionals to emerging student talent.
Gown to Glory: Youth Fashion & History Challenge
This exciting new youth contest draws direct inspiration from one of Texas’ most iconic symbols: the Come and Take It flag—originally sewn from a wedding dress in 1835 by Sara Seely DeWitt and her daughter Evaline, just days before the Battle of Gonzales. In tribute, the Gown to Glory event invites young participants to honor that legacy through creativity, storytelling, and design.
Come and Take It 5K Run/Walk
Start your Saturday with movement and history at Independence Park. The annual Come & Take It 5K Run/Walk invites runners and walkers of all ages to hit the pavement where Texas independence first took root.
Come and Take It Memorial Golf Tournament
This beloved annual tournament honors the memory of Lt. Col. Kenneth McGinty, Lt. Col. Robert Scheske, and J.R. Ryan, and benefits the Tommy Chenault and Kenny McGinty Scholarships. Teams of two will compete for prizes: $600 for 1st place, $400 for 2nd, $300 for 3rd, and $200 for 4th. The tournament is limited to the first 36 teams registered.
Canoe Race
Racers can tackle this 13-mile downriver challenge on the Guadalupe, beginning just below the H-5 dam at Lake Wood Park and finishing at Santa Anna’s Ford, near the US 183 bridge in Independence Park.
J.B. Wells Historic Home and Museum Tours
During Come and Take It weekend, this beautiful two-story Victorian home built in 1885 opens its doors for public tours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, showcasing handcrafted furniture, preserved architectural features, and stories spanning over a century of Texas life. Admission: $5 adults • $3 ages 8–18.
Come and Take It Parade
The Come and Take It Parade features marching bands, dance teams, historic vehicles, horseback riders, local clubs and nonprofits, businesses, political candidates, youth groups, and a whole lineup of decorated floats and themed entries.
Saturday: Mariachi Los Gavilanes
Come enjoy the timeless beauty of traditional mariachi with a modern polish with Los Gavilanes under the Beer Tent following the Come and Take It Parade.
Come and Fly It Chicken Flying Contest
Get ready for a feathered frenzy at the annual Rotary Club Chicken Flying Contest: a Come and Take It crowd favorite! Whether you're a seasoned handler or a first-time flinger, this sky-bound spectacle is fun for all ages. Free to watch, chickens available for rent for the contest.
Battle of Gonzales Reenactment
The annual Battle of Gonzales Reenactment brings to life the historic clash that marked the official beginning of the Texas Revolution. Admission for this event and to explore the Pioneer Village grounds is $6/adults, $3/children (ages 5–12).
FREE LIVE MUSIC: 4740
The Shiner Hobo Band performances are full of spontaneous laughs, surprise solos, and inside jokes between bandmates that somehow include the whole crowd. You'll hear their classic theme song, The Shiner Song, and polkas so lively they might get you dancing on your way to the beer line.
Come and Take It Celebration Mullet Championship
This exciting new youth contest draws direct inspiration from one of Texas’ most iconic symbols: the Come and Take It flag—originally sewn from a wedding dress in 1835 by Sara Seely DeWitt and her daughter Evaline, just days before the Battle of Gonzales. In tribute, the Gown to Glory event invites young participants to honor that legacy through creativity, storytelling, and design.
Saturday: Reagan Hicks
Hicks brings a blend of guitar, drums, and bass into a sound built for both intimate solo sets and full-band energy.
Petting Zoo
Come meet our furry (and sometimes feathery) friends at the Come and Take It Petting Zoo! This hands-on experience is perfect for families and animal lovers.
Come and Take It Carnival
Now open THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY! The Pride of Texas Shows Carnival is back at the Come and Take It Celebration, bringing three days of thrills and family fun!
Saturday: Jase Martin and the Standing Peppers
Grammy-nominated guitarist and producer Jase Martin brings genre-blending brilliance to the Come and Take It stage with his band Standing Peppers. Known for a high-octane fusion of country, Tejano, and classic rock, this group transforms familiar songs into full-blown Texas party anthem.
FREE LIVE MUSIC: JASE MARTIN AND THE STANDING PEPPERS
Hicks brings a blend of guitar, drums, and bass into a sound built for both intimate solo sets and full-band energy.
Free Live Music: Pat Green
Pat Green’s influence in Texas country music is underscored by a career that spans over two decades, with albums like Three Days and the gold-certified Wave on Wave capturing the essence of Texas life and propelling him to national acclaim.
Saturday Night: La Fiebre
The band's sound, built on the interplay of accordion and bajo sexto that defines conjunto music, carried them to a Tejano Music Award for Best Album of the Year in 1993, cementing Farias as part of one of the genre's defining family dynasties.