Events in Castroville

There are many fun and family-friendly events in Castroville that celebrate the town’s unique French heritage. Discover the events Castroville has to offer below.

January

Kids Fish
For family-friendly fun, it’s hard to beat Kids Fish, a long-running annual event held at the Landmark Inn State Historic Site. During the event, children five to 16 years old get hands-on experience fishing for rainbow trout in the Medina River that flows behind the historic inn. Along with the fishing, this one-day event also includes 19th-century period activities that will entertain and educate people of all ages.
402 Florence Street
Castroville, TX 78009

March, June, and September

Market Trail Days
Savor delicious food, enjoy great live music, and shop for homemade craft and farmer’s market items during Market Trail Days in Castroville. This event is held on the second Saturday in March, June, and September in Castroville’s Houston Square.
Houston Square (Intersection of Angelo Street and Paris Street)
Castroville, TX 78009

April

Castroville Chamber Wine & Beer Fest
Enjoy mouth-watering food, delicious wine, and flavorful beer at the Castroville Chamber Wine & Beer Fest in mid-April. This one-day event includes wine and beer samplings, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction.
Various Restaurants
Castroville, TX 78009

Tour de Castroville
The Tour de Castroville in Castroville is a walk, run, and bike event held in early April. Walkers and bikers can opt to enter either the 5K or 10K events, which follows a path past many of Castroville’s historic homes. The 30 mile and 60 mile bike ride winds through the scenic countryside surrounding town.
816 Alsace Street
Castroville, TX 78009

August

St. Louis Day Celebration
Castroville’s St. Louis Day Celebration is a fun-filled family-friendly event with fantastic food and entertainment. The event, known as the “Homecoming for the State of Texas,” features a beer garden, concerts, a performance by The Alsatian Dancers of Texas, and much more.
1700 San Jacinto Street
Castroville, TX

October

Pioneer Days at the Landmark Inn
Step back into the 19th-century Texas at Castroville’s Pioneer Days, and early October event hosted by the Landmark Inn. See what life was like on the Texas frontier with period-themed displays, demonstrations, and activities such as Dutch oven cooking, wine and rope making, and games just for the kids.
402 Florence Street
Castroville, TX 78009

Volksmarch
A Volksmarch is an organized and non-competitive walk through an urban or natural area that has roots in European tradition. These walks are conducted by Volkssport clubs located all over the world, including one in Castroville. The Volksmarch in Castroville, usually held in early October, is either a 5K or a 10K walk through the town’s historic district and through the scenic regional park.
1115 Angelo Street
Castroville, TX 78009

Haunted Trails of Castroville
Embark on a thrilling journey to 10 of the most haunted places in Castroville on a ghost tour with Haunted Trails of Castroville. During your paranormal journey, you’ll learn about the town’s history and the ghosts that haunt the buildings. As part of the experience, you’ll get to use specialized equipment that detects the environmental changes caused by a ghost’s presence.
1403 Angelo Street
Castroville, TX 78009

December

Old Fashion Christmas
Experience a European-style Christmas market in Texas at the Old Fashion Christmas event in Castroville. This annual event, held in early December, includes more than 250 food, drink, and craft vendors selling American, Mexican, and Alsatian goodies. There’s also live music and other types of entertainment at this two-day event.
Houston Square (Intersection of Angelo Street and Paris Street)
Castroville, TX 78009