Family Friendly Events Things to Do & See
Things to See & Do
All Year
Things to See & Do in Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Area. Stay in Fayetteville s Hotel BnBs Lodges. Enjoy family friendly events, antiques, bike, fish, museums, camp, art, history. Plan a reunion, wedding, retreat.Be our Guest at one of our Family Friendly Events or Venues. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options. Fayetteville is Centrally located and quietly situated.
See & Do Fayetteville & Area
123 N Washington
979-378-4021
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ArtWalk 2017
Sat Sun May 5-6
ArtWalk is a juried fine art show sponsored by ARTS. The show is held the first weekend in May on the lawn of the courthouse square i n the historical community of Fayetteville, Texas. This charming small town is located in the gentle rolling hills of south central Texas, halfway between the metropolitan areas of Houston and Austin, an easy drive to a delightful day. ArtWalk promotes local, regional and national artists. There are over 60 participating artists, a schedule of performing musicians and children's art instruction and activities. Over $6000 in award money is given to the artists selected by a judges panel.In addition to the art, there are wine tastings, food booths and other attractions that make for a wonderful "fresh air" event.
On Historic Town Square
10-5/11-4
112 N Washington St
979-378-2113
FREE
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Founders Day
Sat May 19
Founders Day, SPJST Lodge 1, Enjoy a Full Day of Family Fun! Turkey Dinner 11 AM-1 PM (Dine in or TO-GO PLATES $10), Music from 11 AM-2 PM by Chris Rybak "Accordion Cowboy", Round Top Brass Band 4-6 PM, Founders Day Program 2-2:30 PM, Cornhole Tournament starts at 3-$10 per person, HUGE Prize Raffle 15 Guns &10 Visa Cards, Glen Collins & the Alibis 7-11 PM ($10 Admission). For more information and Riffle tickets, call Sharon Fritsch at 979-966-3515 or Ronnie Pflughaupt at 979-249-6702.
SPJST Lodge 1
11 AM-11 PM
507 E Main
979-249-6702
Visitor Center Room
Mon-Fri
Fayetteville's Visitor Center Room is open Monday-Friday and some weekends. Maps, brochures, flyers, travel guides, phone books, interactive display, event slide show. Come on by in the Old Bank Building on Historic Town Square. If you don't find what you need, give us a call. We answer the phone 7 days per week.
Old Bank Building
9 AM-4PM
123 N. Washington St.
979-378-4021
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Picking Park
2nd Sat
The Fayetteville Picking Park live acoustic bluegrass jam meets each second Saturday of the month (January-November), on the square in Fayetteville. Free to the public and participants. Bring a lawn chair. A slow jam will take place in the Old Fire Station led by Lou Lou Barbour. Jams will take place all throughout the square during the day. All levels of players welcome. Old Fire Station will close at 10:00 pm. There will still be jamming in the gazebo and the square after 10:00 pm.
Historic Town Square
All Day
112 N Washington St
512-415-3177
FREE
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Museum
2nd Sat
Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum - History of the Fayetteville
Area is on display at the Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum. The Museum
is the home of the Teddy Schultz Model Trains and Railroad Collection
and many other artifacts of the good ol' days including the historic
altar from the original St. John's Catholic Church (removed for
rebuilding in 1969), the pipe organ from St. Mary's Catholic Church,
pre-historic bones & arrowheads, a cotton gin, the Dawn Theater's
movie projector, a fire engine pump, farm equipment and even a restored
1965 Chevy Bellaire. Memorabilia from the Baca Band is also displayed as
well as that from numerous local schools, civic organizations, elected
officials, etc. Located on the Square of Historic Fayetteville. Open by
appointment-Tours Welcome. Always open 3rd weekend of October during
Lickskillet Weekend and by appointment.
Historic Town Square
Sat 11-2 & By Appt
119 N Washington
832-338-6630
FWD
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Walking Tour
Year Round
Self-Guided Walking Tour
Fayetteville's Town Square residential and commercial buildings, surrounding the Courthouse, display the town's 19th century origins and are rich with local history. The Courthouse is a good place to start your walking tour. Use your smart phone or pick up a Walking Tour Brochure, available at the Museum for a small donation. The town's Historic markers fill in missing details. The entire City of Fayetteville, Texas is listed in the National Register of Historic Places!
Historic Town Square
Day & Night
112 N Washington
FREE
Lake Fayette
Year Round
Lake Fayette - Located four miles west of Fayetteville on Hwy 159, Fayette Lake boasts fabulous bass fishing. The Lake is accessed by two parks: Park Prairie has paved parking, restrooms, boat ramp, camping sites, fishing pier, boat docks, swimming area and picnic sites. Oak Thicket Park has paved camping sites with RV hookups and water, restrooms, boat ramp, fishing pier, nature trails and a pavilion. Be our Guest at one of these Family Friendly Venues. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging and Camping options. Fayetteville is Centrally located and quietly situated.See & Do Fayetteville
4819 W. State Highway 159
(979) 249-3344
FEES
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ARTS Gallery
Tues-Sat
ARTS The mission of Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is to heighten the visual and performing arts experience in our rural communities with an emphasis on providing educational opportunities for children. Gallery exhibits benefit Arts for Rural Texas. Classes for children and adults offered all year. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pmSee & Do Fayetteville
10 am-3 pm
114 N Live Oak
(979) 378-2113
FREE
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Artists Vault Gallery
Mon-Fri
THE ARTIST'S VAULT GALLERY - is a unique venue, situated in the Old Bank Building on historic town square. Exhibits showcase local talent as well as guest artists. Come stroll through the old bank to see what is on display on the walls and in the old vaults. This is a Family Friendly Event. Plan a Reunion. Stay at Fayetteville's Hotels BnBs Lodging.Historic Town Square
10 am-3 pm
123 N Washington
979-378-2221
FREE
Red & White Gallery
Fri & Sat
The Red & White Gallery is located in the
oldest commercial building in Fayette County and is one of Fayette County's newest fine
arts gallery. The Gallery is located at 102 West Main Street on Fayetteville's Historic Town Square and is open Friday 4:30-8 pm and Saturday 10 am-8 pm and by appointment.
Red & White Gallery
102 West Main
713-818-9766
FREE
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Joe's Place
Wed-Sun
Joe's Place Restaurant and Spirits (and catering) is located on Historic Town Square in what was, at various times, a confectionery, a doctor's office, and a saloon. This charming hangout on Fayetteville's historic square doles out a plate-size chicken-fried steak with a toasty crust and a peppery cream gravy. The fried sweet potato chips aren't too sweet, and fresh green beans sauteed with bacon and onions remind us of Sunday supper at Grandma's. No matter where you're from, you'll enjoy genuine Southern hospitality. One of the 40 Best Small-Town Cafes TEXAS MONTHLY. WE HAVE A FULL BAR! We also do catering! Open Wed 11am-3pm Thur-Sat 11am-9:30pm -Sun 10am-3pm.Eat & Drink Fayetteville
120 N Live Oak St
(979) 378-9035
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Orsak's Cafe
Every Day
Orsak's Cafe and Catering is located on the Historic Fayetteville Square. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Have a sweet tooth? We have the cure...try our homemade desserts and Blue Bell Ice Cream. You will be glad you did! Hot outside? Need a cold drink? Cold front coming in? Need a warm drink? Stop in for drinks for that changing Texas weather. We love our customers and they love us..."Can't beat their lunch specials." "Best burgers ever." "Delicious homemade desserts." "Great home-cooking with great service and good prices." Come on in! Open Sun-Thurs 8 am - 9:30 pm Fri-Sat 8 am - 10 pm. Photo Rene GomezEat & Drink Fayetteville
8AM-9:30/10PM
121 W Fayette St.
(979) 378-2719
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Jerry's General Store
Every Day
Jerry's General Store - Passing through Fayetteville and wonder where to pick up a quick snack and drink? Staying in the area a while and need to go grocery shopping? Need a snack? Have to fix something quick? Forget your tackle? Go where the locals go...Jerry's General Story has it all. If Jerry's doesn't have it, you don't need it! Open Mon-Sat 7:30 am - 6 pm Sunday 9 am -1 pm.
Stop & Shop Fayetteville
7:30 am - 6 pm/1 pm
128 N. Live Oak
(979) 378-2111
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Country Glam
Thurs-Sun
COUNTRY GLAM ANTIQUES AND TREASURES - is located on one of the corners overlooking Historic Fayetteville Square. Are you looking for something a little different? Try browsing through Country Glam's collection of new and used, resale and consignment items. You'll find everything and the kitchen sink there. Useful items, fun items, whimsical items, educational items, recreational items, household items, and even hidden antiques (if you know what you are looking for) are waiting to be found and brought home by you to their new home.Historic Town Square
115 W Fayette
979-378-2719
Yesterday's Past
Thurs-Sat
Yesterday's Past Antiques - Yesterday's Past has a fine offering of antiques and sundries. Come in often - we update and stock our antiques frequently. Stop in - Look around - Treat yourself If you are looking for a unique item for that special occasion, Yesterday's Past also carries cards, gifts, and so much more! We are located on the Historic Fayetteville Square. Come in and Treat Yourself! Open Sunday by appointment. CALL FOR HOLIDAY HOURS.
Historic Town Square
112 N Live Oak
979-378-4273
Festival Hill
June-Dec
Round Top Festival Institute is an internationally acclaimed, European-styled music festival for aspiring young musicians and distinguished faculty. See our website for dates and times.See & Do Round Top
248 Jaster Road
(979) 249-3129
VARIES
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Chamber Music
Spring & Fall
Fayetteville Chamber Music - Presenting concerts of chamber music during which the audience sits near the musicians and experiences the music close-up. World-class musicians from New York, Hungary, Poland, Houston and Austin perform in locations in and around Fayetteville. See website for more details. This is a Family Friendly Event. Plan a Reunion. Stay at Fatetteville's Hotels BnBs Lodging.See & Do Fayetteville
201 N Washington
713-818-9766
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Fayetteville Bank/ATM
Mon-Sat
Fayetteville Bank presently offers a wide variety of products to make banking easier and more convenient for our customers. We offer 24-hour telephone banking, 24 Hour ATMs at all of our locations, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit, MasterCard Debit Cards, and a wide assortment of checking, savings and loan products. We also offer convenient banking hours at all of our locations in Fayetteville, Schulenburg and La Grange!Historic Town Square ATM
107 West Fayette Street
979-378-4261
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Weddings & Events
All Year
Country Weddings Events Reunions & Retreats - Enjoy family friendly events, like antique shopping, biking, fishing, museum visits, camping, enjoying art and history. Come to one of our many Family Friendly Events and enjoy small town Texas. Plan a reunion, wedding, or retreat. Be our Guest. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
Plan Your Event
979-877-5290
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Fayette County & Area Events
On Going
Things to Do in Fayette County Check
out Fayette County Tourism Association's Upcoming Events
month-at-a-glance calendar for a month-at-a-glance calendar of Fayette
County and Area things to do. Fayetteville is Centrally located. Be our Guest at one of these Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.Fayette County & Area Events
Day & Night
979-378-4021
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STAY IN FAYETTEVILLE
Unique Settings
Stay in Fayetteville & Play in Fayette County From Rustic to Romantic, we've got you covered. Something to suit everyone. Stay in Fayetteville's Hotel BnBs Lodges. Enjoy family friendly events, antiques, bike, fish, museums, camp, art, history. Plan a reunion, wedding, retreat. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.Stay With Us
Fayetteville Area
979-877-5290
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SPRING & FALL ANTIQUES WEEKS ~ CITIES SURROUNDING ROUND TOPOver 22 separate antiques shows culminate into one of the nation's largest antique events.
See the Schedule Book Lodging in Advance! PARKING ON A STATE HWY IS PROHIBITED! Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
SPRING & FALL ANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE ~ ON SITE AUCTION ~FAYETTEVILLE
Antiques Auction by Teel Services. Packing Up Sale starting 8:30 am on last day and until we are packed up! Contact Lisa at (318) 465-1603 OR
email for more information and dates. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
FAYETTEVILLE PICKING PARK ~ Every 2nd Saturday of each month January-November ~ Acoustic Bluegrass Music On Fayettevillle's Historic Town Square ~ Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
ARTWALK ~ First full weekend of May ~ Juried artshow featuring over 60 artists. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ~ Second and Third Fridays & Saturdays in May ~ At Historic Country Place Hotel on the Square ~ For more information see our
Website. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME CLASSIC BIKE RIDE ~ First Sunday in June ~ For more information see our
Website. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
BBQ COOK-OFF ~ Second Saturday in October ~ Proceeds benefit Fayetteville's Ball Park. For more information call Melinda Zajicek, chairman, 979-820-8793 or email. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
LICKSKILLET DAYS ~ Saturday and Sunday of the third full weekend in October ~ On Fayetteville's Historic Town Square ~ Vendors, Food, Cold Drinks, Street Dance. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
LICKSKILLET PARADE ~ Sunday of the third full weekend in October ~ For information call 979-378-4021. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
HARVESTFEST ~ First Saturday in November ~ For more information see our Website. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR ~ Second Saturday in December 1-5pm ~ Featuring Fayetteville's Architecturally Historic and Interesting Homes and Structures ~ For information call the Chamber at 979-378-4021. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS ~ Second full Weekend in December ~ Featuring Arts and Crafts Vendors ~ Santa. For information call the Chamber at 979-378-4021. Be our Guest at one of Fayetteville's Family Friendly Events. Plan your Reunions Weddings around it. Go to www.StayInFayetteville.com to see our Hotel BnB Lodging options.
