Canadian Fall Foliage Festival 2024 in Texas

Fall Foliage Festival is one of the main annual events in Canadian, TX, a city named after the nearby Canadian River. Called the oasis of the High Plains, Canadian is known for its beautiful outdoors and nature-based activities. Every October, Canadian Fall Foliage Festival celebrates the beautiful leaves and harvest season in North Texas.

Festival Events

Held since 1957, the Canadian Fall Foliage Festival draws people from all over the state. Visitors are attracted by the vibrant foliage displays and various family-friendly activities. An arts and crafts fair, food trucks, and a pumpkin patch are among the festival's main attractions. Foliage touring is available throughout the whole weekend, with the best spots located around Lake Marvin. The River Valley Pioneer Museum transports its visitors to times of American frontier and takes them on a journey through the key events of Texas Panhandle. During the festival, the museum also holds its annual quilt show.

Special events during the festive weekend also include the Citadelle Art Foundation Tour, where you can witness the magnificent art collection of former Canadian mayor, Malouf Abraham. Native American Art Market and the Chamber Cornhole Tournament are some of the other attractions you can enjoy during the festival.

Schedule & Locations

The festival spans from 10 am until 4 pm, including the celebration on Main Street and the pumpkin patch, which was temporarily moved to Alexander's Grocery & Deli. The Citadelle Art Foundation is usually open from 11 am until 4 pm. River Valley Pioneer Museum normally operates from 10 am until 4 pm on Saturday and from 1 pm until 4 pm on Sunday.

The arts & crafts fair at Canadian Elementary School is open from 10 am until 6 pm on Saturday and from 11 am until 4 pm on Sunday. Food trucks welcome festival visitors for some treats, starting from 11 am at the River Church Parking Lot. Indian Art Market is open from 11 am until 4 pm on Saturday and from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday.

Fall in the City of Canadian

In addition to fun activities downtown, visitors can immerse in beautiful nature, take a walk along the beautiful Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge, or hike at Lake Marvin and the Black Kettle National Grasslands. There's no better art than the work of Mother Nature!