Events in Mineral Wells

In addition to all the entertainment you can find in Mineral Wells on a daily basis, the city and surrounding area host a number of fun family-friendly annual events throughout the year. Western-style happenings are particularly popular, from livestock shows and rodeos to swing dancing parties. If you’re planning a getaway to Mineral Wells, check the following events calendar so you don’t miss out on anything while you’re here.

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January

Palo Pinto County Fair and Livestock Show

Start the year off right by being on-hand for this annual livestock show. Some of the goings-on include animal raising and showing, art, photography, baking, quilting, crafts, and other competitions for all age groups.

Festival Grounds 
800 FM Road 1821 North
Mineral Wells, TX 76067 

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April

Battle of the Bones: Mineral Wells 42 Tournament

The famous domino game, 42, was invented just a few miles up the road and Mineral Wells is a part of that really fun and slightly naughty story. In other words, in Mineral Wells, 42 RUNS DEEP. Battle of the Bones is a 2-Day annual 42 tournament.

Crazy Water Hotel
401 N Oak Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

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May

PRCA Rodeo

Over multiple days in May, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo comes to Mineral Wells, bringing a trail ride, a parade, bull riding, tie-down roping, mutton bustin’, and more Western fun.

Rodeo Ground
1300 FM 1821
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

CSWM Western Swing Fest

Swing your partner and do-si-do at this annual hootenanny on the first Saturday in May, hosted by the Cowtown Society of Western Music. The event features live music, raffles, food, and a cash bar, so don your cowboy hat and boots and get ready for a grand old time.

Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC)
1000 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301.

Honor the Wall

Pay your respects to the veterans of the Vietnam War during Honor the Wall, held at the National Vietnam War museum in Mineral Wells. The day’s program includes a Patriot Guard, speakers, a rifle salute and taps, as well as food, drink, and vendors. This event is always on Memorial Day weekend.

National Vietnam War Museum
12685 Mineral Wells Highway
Weatherford, TX 76088

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October

Crazy Kicker 100

Join in on one of five routes from 22 to 100 miles that take you past Possum Kingdom Lake, Palo Pinto Lake, the Brazos River, or all three, at this annual bike ride in Mineral Wells.

West City Park
1200 W. Hubbard St.reet
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Crazy Water Festival

The Crazy Water Festival was started in 1979 to celebrate the crazy history of Mineral Wells and its acclaimed mineral water. The festival brings together the entire community for the craziest day of the year. The Crazy Water Festival features live music, street art, a children's area, a car and truck show, a 5K run, and more.

Historic Famous Water Pavilion
209 NW 6th Street
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Crazy Fossil Dig

It is finders keepers at the fossil park, so take the entire family on a trip back in time to dig for ancient fossils from the Pennsylvanian era! The Crazy Fossil Dig features displays, tools, and guided tours by the Dallas Paleontological Society.

Mineral Wells Fossil Park 
2375 Indian Creek Road
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

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November

Merry Wells Christmas Festival and Lighted Christmas Parade 

Start your Christmas season with a day-long festival and enjoy artisan-made goods, a food truck park, activities for the kiddos, and live performances from local music and dance troupes. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular lighted Christmas parade and then photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It's like being in a Christmas Hallmark movie.

Downtown Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

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December

Merry Wells Driving Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Locals really know how to spread Christmas cheer with amazing decorations and displays. Load everyone up in the car, pick up a driving map and scavenger hunt list, and enjoy the spectacular show of Christmas spirit.

Mineral Wells, TX 76067