Events in Comfort

The welcoming community of Comfort offers plenty of engaging events and activities throughout the year.  From Fourth of July and Christmas celebrations to arts and food festivals, there’s no end to the many ways Comfort envelopes locals and visitors in a hearty welcome. Plan a trip around a community event and see Comfort at its best!

February / March

Pancakes in the Park
Make new friends, listen to a live band and gobble up lip-smacking pancakes and Oma sausage at St. Boniface Episcopal Church’s community Pancakes in the Park, held annually on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. This fun and tasty kick-off to the Lenten season takes place in Comfort Park and includes kid-friendly activities.
403 TX-27
Comfort, TX 78013

April

Comfort Townwide Garage & Plant Sale
Just in time for spring cleaning and planting, Comfort’s annual community garage sale takes place in Comfort Park and across the city. Stop by the park and pick up unique finds from vendor booths or hit one of the many garage sales held at retailers and private residences. The sale also includes plants and baked goods.
403 TX-27
Comfort, TX 78013

May

Music in the Park
Spring weather brings one of Comfort’s favorite activities: Music in the Park! The annual, six-week concert series, which spans May to June, includes a variety of musical genres, played by live bands from the Comfort Park gazebo. Sit and enjoy the music or get up and dance!
403 TX-27
Comfort, TX 78013

June

Music in the Park
Comfort’s beloved six-week outdoor concert series continues into June with more crowd-pleasing music that will have your toes tapping. Concerts are held weekly in lovely Comfort Park.
403 TX-27
Comfort, TX 78013

July

Independence Day Celebration
You’d be hard pressed to find a Fourth of July festival with as much to do as Comfort’s! It all starts with a bicycle parade for the kids, followed by a community parade chockfull of patriotic floats. Next up, the celebration moves to Comfort Park for a traditional Texas barbecue, apple pie-eating contest, silent auction, vendors, live music, and lots more.
630 Front Street
Comfort, TX 78013

September

Comfort Art Festival
Head to historic downtown Comfort to experience a wide variety of art created by Hill Country artists at the annual Comfort Art Festival. Nearly 40 artists display their wares in local shops and businesses throughout downtown. Pick up gorgeous paintings, drawings, prints, photography, jewelry, glass, and mixed media items.
630 Front Street
Comfort, TX 78013

Empty Bowls Comfort
At this fundraiser for Comfort Table and Food Pantry, attendees buy a ticket and choose an original item of handmade pottery. What a beautiful way to fight hunger!  Empty Bowls is held annually during the Comfort Art Festival in front of restaurant-bar, Just Chillin in Comfort.
702 High Street
Comfort, TX 70813

Mexican Kermesse Festival
Come and experience Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s annual traditional Mexican festival, complete with entertainment and authentic foods like tamales, gorditas, pozole, chicharrónes, and lots more. The family friendly event is held in the late afternoon and evening on the church grounds.
510 Broadway
Comfort TX 70813

October

Scarecrow Invasion
One of Comfort’s signature events, the Scarecrow Invasion is unlike any fall phenomena you’ve seen. Around the first of October, scores of scarecrows, from the comical to the zany, appear as decorations in yards, on front porches, and even on rooftops, attracting visitors for this festive explosion of creativity. Comfort locals pull out all the stops to compete for the top award for the year’s most memorable scarecrow.
702 High Street
Comfort, TX 70813

Mexican Supper and Festival
Get ready to taste true deliciousness at Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s annual Mexican Supper and Fiesta, held every first Saturday in October. Along with a homemade tamale dinner, enjoy live music, activities for kids, and live and silent auctions. 
510 Broadway
Comfort TX 70813

Harvest Fest
Shop ‘til you drop during Comfort’s annual Harvest Fest, during which downtown Comfort’s many stores hold sales and specials just in time for the holidays. Enjoy live entertainment, local cuisine, and wine as you hobnob between the many shops and boutiques that make downtown Comfort a fabulous retail destination.
630 Front Street
Comfort, TX 78013

November

Diva Day
Get a jump on gift buying with this annual shopping day in downtown Comfort. Merchants roll out all sorts of specials and serve treats and beverages as the holiday mood descends on Texas Hill Country. Collect “passport” stamps as you meander from store to store. Turn in your completed card for a chance to win a big prize.
Comfort, TX, 78013

Girls Night Out
The evening equivalent to Diva Day, Girls Night Out presents a lively opportunity for friends to gather in downtown comfort to shop in a magical holiday atmosphere. The event, which includes retail specials, tasty treats and spirts, takes place from 4 pm to 9 pm. It’s a great way to kick off Christmas!
Comfort, TX, 78013

Christmas in Comfort
Experience a real, old-fashioned family Christmas at the annual Christmas in Comfort celebration, held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This holiday kick-off includes a full day and evening of activities. See fine arts and crafts made by 125 different makers in the outdoor vendor fair, enjoy kids’ activities, see the nighttime Christmas parade, and end the night with fabulous fireworks.
630 Front Street
Comfort, TX 78013