2025 Oatmeal Festival – September 27, Bertram, TX
Experience parades, quirky contests, live music, and family fun in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!
Festival Activities
The Oatmeal Festival is packed with fun for all ages! Enjoy the lively Grand Parade and the always adorable Pet Parade, test your speed in the 3.3 Mile Run for Your Oats, and show off your skills in the Washer Tournament. Families will love the Kids’ Play Zone, while foodies can compete in or sample treats from the Oatmeal Bake-Off. With live music playing all day, there’s never a dull moment at this one-of-a-kind celebration of community and creativity.
Vendors
The Oatmeal Festival features a variety of local vendors offering everything from handmade crafts and unique gifts to delicious food and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re shopping, snacking, or just browsing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while supporting small businesses and local talent.
Street Dance
Get ready to kick up your boots at the Oatmeal Festival Street Dance! Held in downtown Bertram, this free, family-friendly event features live country music, dancing under the stars, and a great time for all ages. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Texas-style with friends, family, and festival-goers.
Join the Fun – Volunteer at the 2025 Oatmeal Festival!
Thank you for supporting the 2025 Oatmeal Festival! We welcome youth volunteers who want to earn hours toward their scholarship application in their Senior Year, as well as adults who want to be part of making this community celebration a success. Sign up for multiple time slots to help out and be part of the excitement!
Youth Volunteers: Please download the Youth Volunteer Hours Log Sheet and have each committee member sign off at the end of your shift.
Why We Love the Oatmeal Festival
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The Oatmeal Festival is more than just a quirky tradition—it’s a celebration of small-town spirit, where neighbors become family and memories are made year after year.”
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The Oatmeal Festival has brought our community together through fun, tradition, and small-town pride. It’s a day we all look forward to—a true celebration of what makes Bertram special.”
Thank You to Our 2025 Oatmeal Festival Sponsors!
Main Sponsors
Stage Sponsors
Premium Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Washer Tournament
Kids Zone
Hack Robotics Academy
Atmos Energy
Travel Mart
Bake-Off
Run for Your Oats
Better Now Physical Therapy
BBQ Lunch
Jr & Vicki Baladez
Burkett Construction
L&S Wagyu Angus
Bullock, Bennett & Associates
Flores Septic
Friends of the Festival
Festival News & Updates
Catch the latest stories, highlights, and behind-the-scenes oats
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Watch Out for the Grits Guzzler: A Kid’s Guide to the Oatmeal Festival
👀 WARNING: The Grits Guzzler is on the loose! Every year in Bertram, Texas, the community gathers for the famous Oatmeal Festival—a celebration of fun, family, and the nearby small town of Oatmeal, Texas (just 5 miles south). Oatie the oatmeal container mascot leads the festivities, reminding everyone why oats deserve the spotlight. 🌾 But…
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🎨 Live Art & Raffle Shine at the 2025 Oatmeal Festival in Bertram
🎨✨ Win a Piece of Bertram Art! Watch Kate Boyer paint live at the Oatmeal Festival and enter the raffle to win Sara Mack’s vibrant cowboy boot print! 🥾 📅 Date: September 27, 2025 📍 Location: Downtown Bertram 🎟️ Raffle Tickets: $2 each at the Artist Couple Booth (Garibal & Vaughan) 🎉 Winner announced: 4…
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🎉 Shop, Eat, Drink & Celebrate at the 2025 Oatmeal Festival in Bertram!
🎉✨ The 2025 Oatmeal Festival is almost here! From local eats 🥪 to unique drinks 🍹 and community fun 🎶 — our amazing sponsors & vendors make it all possible. 👉 Check out the full list and plan your festival favorites here: https://oatmealfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Vendor-Sponsor-List.pdf #OatmealFestival #BertramTX #EatDrinkCelebrate
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Oatmeal Fest Wacky Games: Small-Town Fun at Its Best
🎉🤪 Get ready for some FUN like you’ve never seen before… it’s time for the Wacky Games! 🏆✨ From laugh-out-loud challenges to over-the-top competitions, this isn’t your average game day. Bring your friends, bring your energy, and most importantly—bring your sense of humor. 😂🎯 📅 Saturday, September 27 📍 Oatmeal Festival ⏰ 12:00 pm 👉…
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🎶 2025 Oatmeal Festival: Live Music, Food & Free Street Dance
🎶 September 27th – The 2025 Oatmeal Festival in Bertram is back! Enjoy all-day live music, local food, and the first-ever FREE street dance. Bring your chairs & join the fun! 🍴💃🎸https://oatmealfestival.org/2025-oatmeal-festival-schedule/ #OatmealFestival #LiveMusicTX
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🚗 2025 Oatmeal Festival Car Show
🚗✨ Start your engines—tradition is rolling back into town! Join us at the 2025 Oatmeal Festival Car Show on Saturday, September 27! 🎉 Parade kicks off at 10:30 am (line-up at Panther Park, 10:00 am) 🚙 Car Show runs 12:00 – 4:00 pm on W Vaughan Street (between Grange & Lampasas) 📍 A day full…
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🌾 Celebrate Community, Support Youth – Oatmeal Festival Events This Fall!
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Dust Off Your Boots – The 2025 Oatmeal Festival is Back!
🐾🎶 From the Oatmeal Pet Parade to a street dance under the stars with Jarrod Birmingham, the Oatmeal Festival has something for everyone! Don’t miss it: Sept 27, 2025. 📍 Downtown Bertram, TX
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🐎 Saddle Up for the 2025 Oatmeal Festival Trail Ride! 🌾
Experience the Thrill of the 2025 Trail Ride Calling all horse lovers, riders, and festival enthusiasts! The 2025 Oatmeal Festival Trail Ride returns on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This tradition is more than a ride—it’s a celebration of horses, community, and the Texas Hill Country. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to trail rides,…
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The Oatmeal Festival: Four Weekends of Community, Tradition, and Fun
🎉 Did you know the Oatmeal Festival has grown into four weekends of events? From BBQ dinners & pageants to parades, softball & live music, every celebration supports youth scholarships & community improvements. 🌟 Join us in Oatmeal & Bertram, TX, this fall and be part of a tradition since 1978! 🍚
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2025 Oatmeal Festival Pet Parade – Where Pets Shine
If you thought the Oatmeal Festival was just about oats, think again! The Pet Parade is one of the festival’s most heartwarming and entertaining highlights. In 2025, we’re going bigger, fluffier, and more oat-rageous than ever. 📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025📍 Location: Johnnie Mae Wheeler Park, East Vaughan Street, downtown Bertram, Texas Why the…
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Get Ready for the 2025 Oatmeal Festival Bake-Off: Bring Your Best Recipe to the Table!
🎉🥄 Get Ready for the 2025 Oatmeal Festival Bake-Off! 🍪✨ Think your oatmeal cookies, breads, or creative recipes can rise above the rest? Here’s your chance to prove it!
