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This is Come and Take It.

Three days of music, freedom, and family.

FREE. LIVE.
UNFORGETTABLE.

From outlaw legends to rising stars, our stage is a sanctuary for the sounds that define us. Join thousands on the square for a lineup that honors where we’ve been, and where we’re going:

  • TRACY BYRD – The keeper of country soul

  • LOS GRANDES DEL NORTE – A Tejano firestorm

  • LITTLE TEXAS – Bringing “God Blessed Texas” back home

  • JARROD BIRMINGHAM – Outlaw grit, pure and raw

  • AND MORE!

🎤 Three days. One stage. All free.

MUSIC LINEUP

FREE.
LIVE.
UNFORGETTABLE.

From outlaw legends to rising stars, our stage is a sanctuary for the sounds that define us. Join thousands on the square for a lineup that honors where we’ve been, and where we’re going:

  • TRACY BYRD – The keeper of country soul

  • LOS GRANDES DEL NORTE – A Tejano firestorm

  • LITTLE TEXAS – Bringing “God Blessed Texas” back home

  • JARROD BIRMINGHAM – Outlaw grit, pure and raw

  • AND MORE!

🎤 Three days. One stage. All free.

Events

Friday

Oct 02, 2026, Fri
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday Night: Paul Wall

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.

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Saturday

Oct 03, 2026, Sat
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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).

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come and Take It Bingo

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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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.

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Sunday

Oct 03, 2026, Sat
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.

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Oct 03, 2026, Sat
11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Saturday Night: David Farias

Some musicians choose their instrument. David Farias grew up inside his. Raised in San Antonio as part of a family act, he started playing accordion as a child alongside his brothers, first as Los Hermanos Farias, then under the name that would define Tejano music for a generation, La Tropa F. 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.

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Oct 04, 2026, Sun
6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Come and Take It Cook-Off

All ages are welcome to compete in our cook off categories: T-Bone Steak, Chili, Beans, Appetizer, Kids Pork Chop, or Cocktail.

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CHECK BACK IN LATE SUMMER OF 2026 FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

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FORMS & APPLICATIONS

Come & Take It 5K Run/Walk
Come and Take It Car Show
Come and Take It Canoe Race
Come and Take It Eating Contest Online Sign Up
Golf Tournament Application & Sponsorship
Lions Club Bingo Information
Email for Gown to Glory Sewing Contest Rules
Come & Take It Art Show Rules
Lions Club Cook-Off Flyer (T Bone, Chili, Beans, Appetizer, Kids Pork Chop, and Cocktail)

Want to add your activities or event form, rules sheet, or sign up link here?
Email us at events@come6875.live-website.com, and we’ll get it listed!

Gonzales turns up the volume every October
— and admission won’t cost you a dime.

Plan Your Visit

Highest Level: Presenting Sponsor

Your logo will appear alongside the official CTI logo and will be listed after "Come and Take It Celebration Presented by" on all marketing materials.
$20k

Lowest Level: Spark

Online Promotion Only - perfect for those who'd like to contribute with fewer resources
$250
2025 Sponsorship Packet

Sponsor Come and Take It

this high-profile celebration draws visitors from across the state for a weekend of music, food, history, family fun, and unforgettable tradition. As a sponsor, you’ll gain visibility in front of a passionate audience while aligning your brand with a festival that symbolizes courage, community, and the unshakable Texas spirit.

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