49th Annual Oatmeal Festival · Bertram, Texas

Wacky Games & the Washer Tournament: Silly Texas Fun for the Whole Family

Noon–2PM
Both events run the same window — easy to catch back to back
Free
Wacky Games — no entry fee, ribbons awarded to winners
Walk-Up
No advance sign-up needed for either event
Sept 26
One day, downtown Bertram

There’s no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than diving into some good, old-fashioned, only-in-Texas silliness — and at the Oatmeal Festival, that’s exactly what you’ll get. No pre-registration, no pressure, just walk up and jump in whenever the mood strikes.

The Games

Two Ways to Get In on the Fun

🤣 Wacky Games

Family competing in the Oatmeal Festival Wacky Games
When
Noon–2:00 PM
Where
Front of the main stage
Cost
Free — ribbons awarded to winners
Sign-Up
Walk-up, right at the games — no registration needed
🌽 Tortilla Toss
🥚 Egg Toss
💩 Cow Chip Kick-Off
🐴 Stick Horse Race

All ages, all skill levels — bring the kids, bring your competitive streak, and get ready to laugh.

🎯 Washer Tournament

Players competing in the Oatmeal Festival Washer Tournament
When
Noon–2:00 PM (registration 10:30–11:45 AM)
Where
Behind City Hall
Cost
$20/person or $40/team
Format
Double-elimination bracket — medals for top 3, cash payout for top 2
Contact
Neal or Shelbie Denton, on-site

A true Texas staple — grab a partner or fly solo and toss your way to bragging rights.

Not Just the Games

A Full Day of Festival Fun

Wacky Games and the Washer Tournament are just part of what’s happening on September 26. The 49th Annual Oatmeal Festival runs 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (street dance to follow), with something around every corner of downtown Bertram — the Grande Parade, Pet Parade, a judged Car Show, live art, live music all day, 120+ vendors and food trucks, and a free Kids Zone with the famous Oatmeal Dig. See the full activities lineup for everything happening throughout the day.

🤝 Want to Be Part of Making It Happen?

Wacky Games and the Washer Tournament — like every activity on festival day — run on volunteers. Give a couple of hours and be right in the middle of the fun instead of watching from the sidelines. Students in grades 9–12 can even earn scholarship hours while they help out.

See open shifts and sign up to volunteer →

See the Full Activities Lineup
Plan your day and see what else is happening September 26.

Questions about Wacky Games or the Washer Tournament? Reach us anytime at info@oatmealfestival.org.

Coming Next Week

→Kids Zone & the famous Oatmeal Dig — no-prep, come-as-you-are fun for the little ones.

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