The 49th Annual Oatmeal Festival
Saturday, September 26 • Bertram, Texas
The Oatmeal Festival in Bertram, Texas is one of the Hill Country’s most beloved annual traditions — a full day of parades, live music, wacky contests, and small-town Texas heart, held every fall since 1978.
Nearly five decades of parades, live music, wacky contests, and small-town Texas heart — all in one incredible day.
Festival Starts In:
Activities
Parade, games, contests & more — from the famous oatmeal cook-off to wacky games the whole family can enter, there’s something fun happening all day long..
Music
Enjoy live bands performing all day, then stay for the street dance under the Texas stars to close out the festival night.
Vendors
Browse hundreds of booths featuring handmade crafts, unique gifts, and delicious Hill Country food from local vendors.
Sponsors
Our generous sponsors make the Oatmeal Festival possible year after year. Join them in supporting Bertram’s most beloved tradition.
A Texas Tradition Like No Other
The Oatmeal Festival isn’t just a quirky name — it’s nearly five decades of Texas tradition. Every fall, thousands of visitors join Bertram neighbors to celebrate with a parade down Main Street, live music from local and regional acts, wacky games the whole family can enter, and the kind of small-town warmth you can’t manufacture.
All net proceeds go directly to local youth scholarships and community programs. When you come to the festival, you’re investing in Bertram’s future.
Live Music & Entertainment
The Oatmeal Festival has been bringing live music to the streets of Bertram for nearly five decades. From afternoon sets to a full-on street dance under the Texas stars, music is at the heart of everything we do.
The 2026 lineup is coming together — sign up below to be the first to know when we announce performers. What we can promise: live music all day and a street dance to close out the night.
Grab your boots and bring the whole family. Whether you’re two-stepping at the street dance or just soaking in the atmosphere, there’s nothing quite like live music in downtown Bertram on festival night.
Be Part of the Festival
The Oatmeal Festival runs on the energy of its volunteers. From parade setup at dawn to cleanup at sunset, there’s a role for every age and skill level. High school students can earn community service hours — download the Youth Hours Log to get started.
Join your neighbors who make the magic happen each year.
Shop, Eat & Explore
From handmade crafts to Hill Country cooking, our vendor marketplace is one of the best parts of the day. We welcome food vendors, artisans, makers, and retailers of all kinds.
Browse unique gifts, sample local flavors, and discover something new around every corner. With vendors lining the streets of downtown Bertram, there’s always something to see.
Space fills up fast — apply early to lock in your spot and be part of one of Central Texas’s most beloved community celebrations.
🏆 Free to attend. Fun for all ages. 100% for the community.
Every dollar raised goes directly to Bertram youth scholarships and local programs. Come for the fun — stay because it matters.
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