Events in Nocona

Nocona offers some of the best events in the North Texas Hill Country. Nocona hosts several annual events throughout the year that the whole family can enjoy. In addition to these events, we've got monthly jam sessions in the Justin Building in historic downtown, concerts all over town, and fun outside activities year-round.

February

Mardi Gras Nocona Style

In February, Nocona has its own Mardi Gras week. It's New Orleans-style fun with some small-town charm from Nocona. This is the time of year when Mardi Gras comes alive with floats, kids' activities, beads, costumes, king cakes, gumbo, and so much more. Purple, green, and gold colors paint Nocona, bringing Mardi Gras sights and sounds.

Multiple Locations
Nocona, TX 76255

May

Nocona Bullfest

It's all about the bulls! The Annual Nocona Bullfest takes place each May. This year it has moved to nearby Saint Jo, Texas. This event brings some of the best bull riders and bucking bulls and promises nonstop, edge-of-your-seat excitement. Kids can ride on ponies and participate in calf scrambles. Entertainment also includes a wild donkey race, a ladies' steer scramble, music, and concessions. Arrive early to make time for all these activities and more.

Saint Jo Riding Club Arena
Field Road
Saint Jo, TX 76265

Chisholm Trail Round-Up Rodeo

The Chisholm Trail Rodeo has been an annual weekend event since 1952. Sanctioned by the UPRA and TCRA, this rodeo is in mid-June at the Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena. Mutton bustin', grand entry riders, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team and breakaway roping, barrel racing, and bull riding all make for an event you won’t want to miss. 

Chisholm Trail Arena
State Highway 175
Nocona, TX 76255

July

4th of July on Lake

Hosted by the Nocona Lions Club, this massive fireworks show at Lake Nocona never disappoints. "Oohs" and "Ahhs" can be heard all around as the entire lake explodes with spectacular displays of colorful, festive lights, crackles and pops, and smoke in celebration of our country. 

Lake Nocona
Nocona, TX 76255

October

Clay Street Fall Festival

It's the spookiest time of the year! Halloween's downtown area is full of ghosts and goblins looking for treats to eat. In our small town, we enjoy fun traditions like costume parades, lively games, and Trunk or Treat. Come enjoy a spooktacular scene.

Historic Downtown Nocona
Nocona, TX 76255

December

Nocona Small Town Christmas

Experience small-town Christmas the first Saturday in December. Stroll down the historic downtown area, where the streets are lined with lights and decorated Christmas trees, with holiday music filling the air. This festive atmosphere celebrates old-fashioned Christmas charm. Discover decorated carolers, a parade, concerts, hayrides, kids' activities, and more. You will surely catch the holiday spirit while awaiting the arrival of Old Saint Nick riding in on Nocona's Volunteer Fire Department firetruck.

Historic Downtown Nocona
Nocona, TX 76255