The Festivals Locals Love—And Visitors Wish They Knew About
From chili cook-offs to twilight markets, these are the Cedar Creek Lake festivals locals plan their year around.
2026 Athens Jamburgeree - Oct 16th & 17TH
Get ready for one of East Texas' favorite fall traditions! Join us for the 2026 Jamburgeree in Athens, Texas, for two days of food, fun, entertainment, shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Admission: Free to attend!
Location: Downtown Athens, Texas
Caney Creek Baptist Church - 10/24
Mark your calendars and come join us at Caney Creek Baptist Church for an evening of fun, food, fellowship, and all things FALL!
October 24| 4:00–7:00 PM
Games, Food, Hayride, Lots of fun & fellowship!
Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and come spend the evening with us! Whether you’re here for the games, the food, the hayride, or just some good old-fashioned fellowship, we’d love to have you!
Piggly Wiggly Fall Festival - Oct 24th
Fall fun is coming to Piggly Wiggly! Bring the whole family out for an evening filled with games, candy, activities, and plenty of fun for the kids. 🍬🎯
This family-friendly festival is all about bringing the community together for a fun and safe night everyone can enjoy.
Grab the kids, invite your friends, and come make some sweet fall memories! 🍁🎃❤️
Harvest Jam - Oct. 24th
More than a concert—it's a chance to support the next generation while enjoying a night of live Texas music and community spirit.
Every dollar raised helps create opportunities for local students involved in agricultural and youth leadership programs, ensuring they have the resources needed to learn, grow, and succeed.
It's a chance to enjoy an incredible night out while making a lasting impact on the future of our community.
October 24, Mabank Pavilion
Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fellowship, food, and fall fun in Canton!
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off
🍰 Cake Walk
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat
🔥 S’mores
❤️ Fellowship & Family Fun
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors and come enjoy a fun-filled evening with the community!
Liberty Baptist Fall Festival - 10/31
Annual Fall Festival - Fun For the Whole Family - Carnival Games - Cake Walk - Free Food - and Much More!
Trick or Treating Around CCL
Halloween fun is popping up all around Cedar Creek Lake — from family events and costume contests to candy, games and community celebrations.
Cedar Creek Lake United Method Church Christmas Bazar - Nov. 6 & 7
Join Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church for its Annual Christmas Bazaar on November 6 & 7! 🎄🎁 Shop local, enjoy a bake sale, silent auction, holiday drawings, lunch, and more. Free admission!
Rockin’ Country Church Fundraiser Event - Nov. 14th
Join Rockin’ Country Church for a special fundraising event benefiting Trail Life Troop TX-2022 and American Heritage Girls Troop TX-2022 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9 AM–3 PM!
Enjoy live music by Full Armour, local vendors, food trucks, a car show, and more while supporting a great cause in the community.
Fall Festival @ Llamaland - Nov. 21st
Celebrate the season at Llamaland’s First Fall Festival on November 21 from 3–8 PM!
🍂🎃 Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with fall favorites, including a pumpkin patch, hay rides, a hay maze, carnival games, food trucks, local vendors, live entertainment, and more.
With free admission and free parking, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a fun fall day together!
Mabank Pickle Festival - Nov. 21st
New this year, the Mabank Pickle Festival is bringing something fun, fresh, and a little quirky to Cedar Creek Lake.
This first-time event celebrates all things pickle with local vendors, food trucks, pickle tasting, pickleball, and family-friendly fun.
It’s a new community event worth checking out — and one that may quickly become a Mabank favorite.
Nov. 21, Mabank Pavilion.
Turkey Trot and Fun Run - Coming November 2026
🦃 Run now, gobble later!
Save the date for this year’s 29th Annual Turkey Trot in Athens, Tx. Hosted by the YMCA Cain Center.
Holiday Markets and Bazaars
✨ Cedars & Cinnamon Home Tour - Dec. 5th
Celebrate the season at the 6th Annual Cedars & Cinnamon Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 5, 2026! 🎄🏡 Presented by the Cedar Creek Garden Club, enjoy a festive tour of beautifully decorated homes filled with holiday cheer and seasonal inspiration. ✨🎅
Make It a Full Lake Day
Don’t just come for the festival—make it a full experience.
🍳 Grab brunch or lunch. Element By 456, 🔗 Fig’s Backyard or The Whistlestop are local favorites
🛍️ Stroll a market.🔗 Mabank Farmers Market or Athens Farmers Market is a great pre-event warmup
Bookmark It, Share It, Make It Yours
These events aren’t about crowds or clout—they’re about connection. A day well spent. A new memory made. And Cedar Creek Lake has plenty of both. Whether you're bringing the kids, your partner, or your fur-baby, you'll leave feeling like part of the community.
