Big Sandy Gears Up for Annual Fall Heritage Festival on October 31
**BIG SANDY, TX** — The community of Big Sandy is preparing for a full day of autumn celebrations. The annual Big Sandy Fall Heritage Festival is officially scheduled for **Saturday, October 31, 2026**, bringing a jam-packed lineup of family-friendly events, local vendors, and seasonal entertainment to downtown and the surrounding areas.
### Kickstarting the Day with Food and Fun
Festivities begin bright and early at **7:00 AM** with an all-you-can-eat Waffle Breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Big Sandy at the Big Sandy Civic Center (612 North Tyler St.). Tickets are available for $10.00.
Starting at **9:00 AM**, visitors can dive into daytime activities across town:
* **Festival Scavenger Hunt:** Families can collect stamps for prizes at the Museum of Big Sandy (115 E Gilmer St.) running until 4:00 PM.
* **Coloring Contest Display:** Check out the artwork judged a week prior at The Community Center (207 E Gilmer St.) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
* **BSVFD Lawn Activities:** Head over to the Austin Bank Lot (108 E Broadway) until 4:00 PM for free fire truck displays and kid’s water targets hosted by the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department.
* **Downtown Vendors & Food Trucks:** Stroll down E. Gilmer Street for local vendor booths and the Austin Bank Lot for a lineup of food trucks from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
* **Senior Bake Sale:** Support the Senior Citizens of Big Sandy with a bake sale fundraiser from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Heritage Center (162 E Gilmer St.).
### Midday Music, Pies, and Remote Control Cars
At **11:00 AM**, music lovers can gather at the Big Sandy Music Hall (100 S Tyler St.) for a free Porch Picnic Lunch Concert featuring local music hall performers until 1:00 PM.
Bakers will want to make note of the **Pie Bake Off** at the Welcome Center (106 E Gilmer St.): entries can be dropped off between noon and 12:25 PM for a $5 entry fee per pie, with judging kicking off promptly at 12:30 PM.
Afternoon activities heating up at **1:00 PM** include:
* **Fun~N~Fall:** Carnival games, prizes, and more hosted by Grace Communion, Big Sandy (205 E Broadway) until 4:00 PM.
* **RC Bash Arena:** Drive remote control cars at the Austin Bank Lot (108 E Broadway) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
### Evening Celebrations and Halloween Nightcap
As the sun goes down, the celebration continues into the evening with two major events:
* **Fall Fest:** Running from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Sit’em Down Cowboy Church (231 PR 3487), this free event features trunk-or-treating, games, and family fun.
* **Haunted Dance:** For those looking for an evening out, Dick & Alice’s Dance Hall (601 S. Broadway) will host a Haunted Dance from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM featuring live music and a costume contest. Admission is $8.00.
For more information, maps, and updates, check out the **Big Sandy Fall Heritage Festival Facebook page** or visit their official Wix website linked via Facebook.
