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Hawkins Oil Festival

The Hawkins Oil Festival is an annual community event held in Hawkins, Texas, celebrating the area's oil heritage and industry. Taking place on September 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hawkins City Park pavilion, the festival features a parade, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and unique attractions such as a llama petting zoo and traditional Hispanic Folklórico dancing. Admission is free, and the event also includes charitable initiatives like a canned food drive and a toy drive.

Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Hawkins
Status
Recently ended
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Hawkins Oil Festival

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Highlights

  • Parade featuring military veterans and pageant queens, including Miss East Texas
  • Llama petting zoo
  • Traditional Hispanic Folklórico dancing and dancing horses
  • Pancake breakfast served by local firefighters
The Hawkins Oil Festival is hosted at the Hawkins City Park pavilion, located along Blackbourn Street. Activities span from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning with a pancake breakfast served by local firefighters. A major highlight is the parade, which starts lining up at 9:30 a.m. and commences at 11 a.m. The parade route travels from Paluxy Drive and FM 14, continuing south along FM 14 to Blackbourn Street. Participants often include military veteran organizations on motorcycles, antique vehicles and tractors, and queens from area pageants, such as Miss East Texas Eliza Mercado.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, browse and shop for handmade goods from local vendors, and choose from various food trucks. Family-friendly activities are abundant, including put-put golf and a llama petting zoo. The festival also showcases cultural performances, featuring traditional Hispanic Folklórico dancing and dancing horses.

While admission to the festival grounds is free, community engagement is encouraged through charitable efforts. Attendees are invited to bring canned food donations to support Hawkins Helping Hands and participate in an on-site toy drive. The festival aims to celebrate the nation, Hawkins' rich oil heritage and industry, and foster a strong sense of community.

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