Events in Cameron

Cameron is “Hometown, Texas,” and just like there’s never a bad time to go home, there’s never a bad time to visit this charming place.

Welcoming residents will make you feel like a long-lost friend as you join them for one of their yearly events, whether it’s a holiday celebration, a long-standing day of fun, or a new addition to the social calendar.

Read on for a few suggestions of some of the best annual events in Cameron and where to find them, such as our largest event - The Steak, Stein & Wine Fest, pictured to the left!

February

Cameron Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Mark your calendars and reserve your tickets for the Cameron Chamber of Commerce Banquet! Enjoy an elegant seated dinner, a program showcasing what the Chamber is all about, the year’s events and achievements, in summary, awards are given to outstanding members, and finally a rousing guest speaker!
Third Tuesday Evening of the Month
Cameron, TX 76520

March

Spring Festival
Join us for the last day of the Milam County Junior Livestock Show, for a great day of activities to kick off Spring! Enjoy Youth Livestock Show Exhibits, arts, crafts, games, food trucks, wine and beer, then wrap up the evening with the South 77 Band with live music and a street dance.
Fourth Saturday in March
206 S. Central between Gillis and Main
Cameron, Texas 76520

Milam County Junior Livestock Show
The annual Milam County Junior Livestock Show by the youth of 4-H & FFA includes baked goods competitions, a premium livestock sale, a gourmet buyer’s dinner, and several exhibitions. New this year will be an addition of live music and more during the Saturday night sale and festivities!
Fifth Week in March
301 South Houston Avenue
Cameron, TX 76520

July

Fourth of July Celebration
Cameron and their neighboring town of Rockdale ban together and trade off hosting the annual July 4th Celebration! No matter which town you are in, the event is the perfect destination to celebrate the holiday with game booths for the kids, contests for the adults, food and drinks, and of course FIREWORKS! Rockdale hosts odd number years, while Cameron hosts even number years.
July 4th
Downtown Cameron on even number of years

October

Warehouse of Horrors
This annual Halloween event raises funds for Milam County Crime Stoppers by scaring the daylights out of visitors inside a downtown warehouse deftly creep-ified for the occasion!
East 1st Street & North Lamar Avenue
Cameron, TX 76520

Steak, Stein & Wine Fest
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with 44 Farms to kick off a great day of Steak, Stein & Wine Festival events on the  2^nd Saturday in October, in downtown Cameron.  The day begins at 9 AM with Cameron Classic Car Show with over 70 entries, then set back and enjoy music, entertainment, arts & crafts, wine tasting, craft beers, games for the kids and adults, museum tours and speakers, and much more.

A delicious steak dinner with all the trimmings--courtesy of our own local beef producer, 44 Farms--will be served on Saturday evening with 44 Farms beef featured. This will be a true farm-to-table event, with seating outdoors on the street or under the tent. The trimmings for the dinner will be prepared by local restaurants. Tickets for the dinner will be on sale soon!

At 3:00 PM downtown will burst open with a variety of artists displaying their works of art, pottery, leather, woodcrafts, and more. Crafters and Farmer's Market vendors, Food Trucks, Wine Wagon, & 5 D Traveln’ Tavern will set up booths along the streets with their products, crafts, and beverages. Visit www.steaksteinwinefestival.com or www.cameron-tx.com for information.

Trunk or Treat on the Downtown Square
Put on your best Halloween costume, grab your pumpkins and baskets, and head to the downtown square for our Annual Trunk or Treat! Explore decorated “trunks” created by our local businesses, collect candy and goodies, and participate in the costume contest to celebrate this holiday!
October 31st
Downtown Square
Cameron, TX 76520

December

Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival & Parade
Kick December off right on the first week of the month with the city’s annual Christmas celebration, a themed parade that runs through downtown! 2022 introduces the Lighting of the Downtown Square and Businesses, with a Fireworks Display as a finale. Bring the whole family and enjoy our street vendors showcasing arts & crafts, snacks and hot cocoa, then settle in to watch floats designed by our wonderful local businesses and organizations, decked out in Christmas Cheer and the featured theme! Stay to hear the winning float announced, and get into the holiday spirit!
1^st Thursday evening in December
Downtown Area 1^st St and Houston
Cameron, TX 76520