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Yes, we’re open rain or shine!​

(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)

A Festival for the

Whole Family

At Homestead Fair in Waco, Texas, hand-weave a basket, build a birdhouse, or make any number of nearly two dozen hands-on projects for adults and kids alike. Enjoy uplifting concerts by children and adult choirs and orchestras each day. Shop gifts, home furnishings and fine crafts made by skilled artisans. Attend a seminar to learn to grow your own food, or engage in discussions on challenging cultural topics.

Homestead Fair

NOV

29

9am-9pm

NOV

30

9am-9pm

DEC

1

12pm-5pm

Holiday Market

(No Seminars)

DEC

7

9am-9pm

DEC

14

9am-9pm

Not able to come to the Holiday Market on Saturday? Come on out Thursday or Friday evening Dec. 5-6 or Dec. 12-13 from 5 pm to 8 pm for a beautiful evening of holiday shopping at our Gift Barn, delicious food at Cafe Homestead, and maybe even some caroling and carriage rides from time to time! No admission passes required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+ What’s the difference between the “Thanksgiving Fair” and the “Holiday Market” weekends?
The main difference is that the Holiday Market weekends will not have any seminars and will have fewer demonstrations. But all the crafts, activities, music and good food will be there!
+ Is the fair handicap accessible?
Our fairgrounds are wheelchair friendly and our facilities and restrooms are handicap accessible. We have a very limited supply of wheelchairs available at the fairgrounds on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please inquire at guest check-in if you need one or for any other assistance you may need to make your visit enjoyable and comfortable. If you need handicap parking, please let our parking attendants know when you arrive. Services include:
  • Designated handicap parking spots
  • Shuttles for transport from remote parking lots to the Fair admissions entrance
  • A golf cart in the handicap parking area can take you to the Fair admissions entrance
  • Wheelchairs may be available upon request – ask at guest check-in (limited availability)
  • Handicap restrooms
+ Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at the fair. Service animals must be accompanied with proper documentation.
+Will the fair be open rain or shine?
YES!

GENERAL ADMISSION

Save and buy
tickets online!

Required for entry to the fair, and includes access to all concerts, workshops and seminars, petting zoo and dozens of fine crafts demonstrations. Open rain or shine, no refunds.

WHAT TO EXPECT

LIVE MUSIC

Gather each afternoon and evening for live gospel music, bluegrass, children’s and adult choirs and orchestras.

FOOD

Explore unforgettable culinary delights from around the world: Asian curries, Mexican Gorditas, tamales, oak-smoked brisket, brick oven sourdough pizza, burgers, apple cider donuts, kettle corn, and more!

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Engage in a delightful immersive Christmas shopping experience. Watch as world-class artisans craft home goods and gifts, and shop their unique collections which are in the White House permanent collection and have earned national awards and been featured on TV.

SEMINARS

Attend seminars and presentations that teach everything from beekeeping, bread baking, soap making, and food preservation, and engage in discussions on challenging cultural issues.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Concert Schedule

November 29

2:30pm — Children’s Choir and Orchestra

7:00pm — Adult Choir and Orchestra

November 30

2:30pm — Children’s Choir and Orchestra

7:00pm — Adult Choir and Orchestra

December 7

Christmas Concert

7:00pm — Children’s Choir and Orchestra

December 14

Christmas Concert

7:00pm — Adult Choir and Orchestra