Major Texas event
Cuero Turkeyfest
October 9–11, 2026 · Cuero, Texas · DeWitt County
Why plan around Cuero Turkeyfest?
Cuero Turkeyfest turns the town's long-running turkey-racing identity into a three-day South Texas destination built around the Great Gobbler Gallop, parade traditions, live music, family events and community fundraising.
Verified event details
Organizer: Cuero Fair and Turkey Trot Association ↗
Official-source details checked 2026-09-03. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use October 9-11 as the confirmed 2026 festival window
The organizer publishes the 53rd annual Turkeyfest for October 9 through 11, 2026. Use the current schedule for race, parade, music and gate times because the weekend program changes by day.
Plan around the Great Gobbler Gallop and parade
Turkeyfest's signature identity is the racing rivalry built around Cuero's Ruby Begonia, with the annual parade and other heritage programming surrounding the race. Arrive early on the day those traditions matter most to your trip.
Keep Cuero and DeWitt County in the itinerary
The festival is strongest as a small-town cultural weekend rather than a single concert stop. Leave time for downtown Cuero and other DeWitt County places around your fixed festival hours.
Keep exploring
- Explore DeWitt County — Build more Cuero and DeWitt County stops around Turkeyfest.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other Texas heritage and fall festivals.