Los Grandes Del Norte transform any plaza into a full-on fiesta. Their eight-piece band includes accordion, bajo sexto, two trumpets, sax, bass, drums, and congas—perfect for their signature blend of corridos, cumbias, rancheras, and high-energy popurrís that keep the beat going for 20+ minutes straight.
There is a version of Texas that lives entirely in the drawl of a chopped and screwed hook, and Paul Wall has spent two decades as one of its chief architects. The Houston rapper built his name inside Michael "5000" Watts' Swishahouse operation, talking his way from promotions work into the booth itself.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Back by popular demand, the Gonzales Noon Lions Club is proud to present Lions Bingo at the Come and Take It Celebration! This event brings the community together with high energy, great prizes, and classic Bingo fun.
Hicks brings a blend of guitar, drums, and bass into a sound built for both intimate solo sets and full-band energy.
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.
