Ample outdoor recreation and an interesting history are only part of what makes Cleburne a must-visit destination. Throughout the year, Cleburne hosts everything from a rodeo to a wine festival, giving it plenty of appeal for just about anyone. To help you plan your next trip here, we’ve put together a list of some of the top events in Cleburne.
April
The semi-annual event held the 3rd weekend in April and September that includes over 500 dealers from across the state and country, food vendors, and much more with over a 100 mile stretch on FM4 S. from Cleburne to Waxahachie.
FM 4 south
Cleburne, TX 76031
May
Cleburne Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Cleburne Conference Center parking lot on the first Sunday in May. The event features vendors and antojitos mexicanos, full day of entertainment with ballet folkloric, dancing horses, live music, Cleburne custom car show, kids zone, luchadores and more.
Cleburne’s Shakespeare in the Park
The Plaza Theatre Company & Cleburne Chamber of Commerce presents Cleburne’s Shakespeare in the Park, an event under the big Texas sky at Winston Patrick McGregor Park with a great performance of a Shakespeare play.
1628 W. Henderson St.
Cleburne, TX 76033
June
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse PRCA Rodeo in Cleburne is a professional rodeo that features Bareback riding, saddle Bronc riding, bull riding, ladies barrel racing etc., and a Texas-sized serving of great food, drink, and fun.
1315 South Main Street
Cleburne, TX 76031
July
Goatneck 100K Bike Ride
The Goatneck 100K Bike Ride is a charitable endurance cycling event that begins and ends in Cleburne. Challenging 10, 27, 41, and 70-mile routes offer plenty of great views of Cleburne’s scenic countryside. Registration for any of these events can be done on the bike ride’s website.
501 Harlin Drive
Cleburne, TX 76033
September
Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Ranch Rodeo
The Ranch Rodeo is where teams compete in traditional ranch rodeo events like wild cow milking, trailer loading, chicken scramble and more. Real working cowboys get a chance to show their ranch working skills alongside their team as they compete for the title.
1315 South Main Street
Cleburne, TX 76031
October
Cleburne Wine & Art Festival
Enjoy a savory glass of Texas-made wine and a delicious meal from a local food truck, browse stalls full of appealing arts and crafts, and listen to first-rate live music at the Cleburne Wine & Art Festival. This event is held at the Johnson County Market Square on the last Saturday in September.
302 South Main Street
Cleburne, TX 76033
November
Come experience the sights and sounds of our Christmas wonderland with millions of lights decorating Hulen Park and Downtown Cleburne that are lit every evening from Monday before Thanksgiving through December 31. The parade is held the First Friday in December with Santa Claus, food vendors and more.
201 W. Westhill Drive
Cleburne, TX 76033
Experience life as a Texas pioneer at the annual Pioneer Days event in Cleburne, held at The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum on the third weekend of November. At the event, you’ll tour historic buildings, a Native American museum, and see historical reenactors dressed in period clothing and more.
101 Chisholm Trail
Cleburne, TX 76033
December
Cowboy Christmas on the Trail
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum invites you to experience a ride on a covered wagon through different scenes & listen to the Legends of Texas re-enact life’s during Christmas on the Trail. Food trucks, vendors, Shopping, Cowboy Claus and more!
101 Chisholm Trail
Cleburne, TX 76033
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