Events in Mount Pleasant and Titus County

East Texas is full of lush green landscapes, gorgeous forests, a wealth of beautiful lakes, and an abundance of things to do. We found an impressive list of annual events in Mount Pleasant and Titus County that includes fast-paced boat races, leisurely car cruises, multiple rodeo events, and a ranch run and wine festival. Anytime you choose to visit Mount Pleasant, there’s sure to be something exciting happening. A short two-hour drive east of Dallas,

Mount Pleasant is a great destination to step away from the city and appreciate the natural world. Below is a list of some of the events in Mount Pleasant.

April

Highway 271 Car Cruise
Check out some impressive wheels at the Highway 271 Car Cruise, a progressive ride starting in Mount Pleasant and heading to Gladewater with stops in Pittsburg and Gilmer.
100 West First Street
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

World Youth Rodeo
The World Youth Rodeo, the richest open youth rodeo in the world, occurs in mid-April at the MPRA Priefert Arena in Mount Pleasant. Rodeo contestants younger than 18 years compete in major rodeo events like team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, and bareback roping.
2800 Greenhill Road
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

June – Mid-July

The Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market Downtown
Take your pick of produce and homemade goods by local growers at the Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market Downtown, hosted by the Mount Peasant Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday evenings from June through September.
100 West First Street
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

July

Happy Birthday USA Fireworks Show
Hosted each year by the City of Mount Pleasant and Trinity Baptist Church, Happy Birthday USA is an annual celebration in Mount Pleasant complete with fireworks, entertainment for children of all ages, and live music.
2830 West Ferguson Road
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Quake on Town Lake
Get a major adrenaline rush at Mount Pleasant’s Quake on Town Lake in mid-July. Bring your lawn chairs and cooler and watch racers from Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and beyond compete in drag boat races benefitting Cypress Basin Hospice.
2508 North Jefferson
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

September

Titus County Fair and Livestock Show
The Titus County Fair and Livestock Show is an annual event that occurs the last weekend in September is a guaranteed fun time for the entire family. It includes a livestock show, exhibits, sporting events, academic rodeo for children, live music, and - of course - a carnival!
1800 North Jefferson Avenue
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

October

Everything Texas Ranch Run
Run the beautiful and historic Priefert Ranch in a 5K or 15K trail race. Not into longer distances? Join in the 1K Fun Run!
Highway 271 S, Exit 4000
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Everything Texas Uncorked Ranch Run
The Everything Texas Uncorked Wine Festival is the perfect excuse to escape to Mount Pleasant for the weekend. Taste wines from around the state, enjoy fabulous fare, shop for boutique items and find one-of-a-kind treasures made by Texas artists and crafters.
CO Rd 3227
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Dawg Fest Bike Rally
Bikers, motorcycle enthusiasts, and visitors looking for a good time gather in Mount Pleasant each October for the Dawg Fest Bike Rally. A weekend full of free concerts, a bike/car/truck show, food vendors, bike games, auctions and raffles, and a Miss Dawg Fest pageant make up this event. Not only are you sure to have a good time, but you’ll be supporting Texas CASA and the Robert Arellano Scholarship as well.
100 West First Street
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455