Events in Mineral Wells

In addition to all the entertainment you can find in Mineral Wells on a daily basis, the city and surrounding area host a number of fun family-friendly annual events throughout the year. Western-style happenings are particularly popular, from livestock shows and rodeos to swing dancing parties. If you’re planning a getaway to Mineral Wells, check the following events calendar so you don’t miss out on anything while you’re here.

January
Palo Pinto County Fair and Livestock Show
Start the year off right by being on-hand for this annual livestock show. Some of the goings-on include animal raising and showing, art, photography, baking, quilting, crafts, and other competitions for all age groups.
800 FM 1821 North
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

April
Battle of the Bones: Mineral Wells 42 Tournament
The famous domino game, 42, was invented just a few miles up the road and Mineral Wells is a part of that really fun and slightly naughty story. In other words, in Mineral Wells, 42 RUNS DEEP. Battle of the Bones is a 2-Day annual 42 tournament.
Downtown Mineral Wells, Texas

May
PRCA Rodeo
Over multiple days in May, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo comes to Mineral Wells, bringing a trail ride, a parade, bull riding, tie-down roping, mutton bustin’, and more Western fun.
FM Road 1821
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

CSWM Western Swing Fest
Swing your partner and do-si-do at this annual hootenanny on the first Saturday in May, hosted by the Cowtown Society of Western Music. The event features live music, raffles, food, and a cash bar, so don your cowboy hat and boots and get ready for a grand old time.
4801 US-180
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Honor the Wall
Pay your respects to the veterans of the Vietnam War during Honor the Wall, held at the National Vietnam War museum in Mineral Wells. The day’s program includes a Patriot Guard, speakers, a rifle salute and taps, as well as food, drink, and vendors. This event is always on Memorial Day weekend.
12685 Mineral Wells Highway
Weatherford, TX 76088

October
Crazy Kicker 100
Join in on one of five routes from 22 to 100 miles that take you past Possum Kingdom Lake, Palo Pinto Lake, the Brazos River, or all three, at this annual bike ride in Mineral Wells.
Northwest 2nd Street
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Crazy Water Festival
The Crazy Water Festival was started in 1979 to celebrate the crazy history of Mineral Wells and its acclaimed mineral water. The festival brings together the entire community for the craziest day of the year. The Crazy Water Festival features live music, street art, a children’s area, a car and truck show, a 5K run and more.
Downtown Mineral Wells, Texas

Crazy Fossil Dig
It is finders keepers at the fossil park so take the entire family on a trip back in time to dig for ancient fossils from the Pennsylvania era! The Crazy Fossil Dig features displays, tools, and guided tours by the Dallas Paleontological Society.
2375 Indian Creek Rd Mineral Wells, Texas

November
Merry Wells Christmas Festival and Lighted Christmas Parade Start your Christmas season with a day-long festival and enjoy artisan-made goods, a food truck park, activities for the kiddos and live performances from local music and dance troops. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular lighted Christmas parade and then photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It’s like being in a Christmas Hallmark movie. Downtown Mineral Wells, Texas

December
Merry Wells Driving Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Locals really know how to spread Christmas cheer with amazing decorations and displays. Load everyone up in the car, pick up a driving map and scavenger hunt list and enjoy the spectacular show of Christmas spirit.
Mineral Wells, Texas