Get ready to experience art in action at the 2025 Oatmeal Festival in Bertram, Texas! This year, the festival spotlights creativity like never before with a live mural painting by Kate Boyer. As festival-goers stroll through downtown, they can watch a blank wall burst into life with color and imagination—a true testament to Bertram’s embrace of art and community.

But that’s not all—festival attendees can also take part in a raffle for a stunning print by Sara Mack. Tickets are $2 each and available at the Artist Couple Booth on the NW corner of Gabriel & Vaughan Street. The winner will be announced at 4 PM, and you don’t need to be present to win. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Oatmeal Festival Scholarship Fund, helping local students pursue higher education while supporting the creative spirit of Bertram.

🌟 Why Live Art Matters

Bertram has long celebrated public art, with murals decorating downtown buildings and telling the town’s unique story. The Live Art mural by Kate Boyer continues this tradition, inviting attendees to connect with local artists, witness the creative process firsthand, and offer appreciation and encouragement. It’s a chance to see art grow from a blank canvas into a masterpiece, right before your eyes.

🖌️ A Full Day of Festival Fun

The Oatmeal Festival is more than just art—it’s a celebration of community, heritage, and family fun. Along with live mural painting, the festival offers:

With so much happening, festival-goers can make a full day of it—enjoying art, supporting local youth, and taking part in the quirky, fun traditions that make the Oatmeal Festival one of Texas’s most beloved small-town events. For the complete schedule, check out: Oatmeal Festival 2025 Schedule

🎁 Raffle Fun with a Purpose

The raffle is more than just a chance to win a beautiful piece of art—it’s an opportunity to give back to the community. By purchasing a ticket, attendees help fund scholarships for local students while supporting local artists. It’s a win-win: festival-goers go home with a memorable prize, and the arts and education in Bertram continue to thrive.

🏞️ Bertram & the Highland Lakes Experience

Visiting the festival is a perfect chance to explore Bertram and the surrounding Highland Lakes area. Enjoy scenic lakes, historic downtown streets, local wineries, and unique shops. Pair your festival visit with a weekend getaway in the Texas Hill Country for a full experience of art, nature, and small-town charm.

✨ Join the Celebration September 27, 2025

📍 Downtown Bertram, Texas
🎨 Event: Live Art Mural Painting by Kate Boyer & Raffle
🕛 Time: 12–4 PM

Don’t miss this chance to watch creativity in action, celebrate local artists, enjoy food, music, and family fun, and support Bertram’s next generation. The Oatmeal Festival brings art, community, and heart together in a way that only this unique Texas town can.

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