(Seguin) — Pecan Fest returns for its 20th year on Saturday, October 25. The festival began as a celebration of Seguin’s unique culture and pecan heritage and has grown into one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. Traditionally held on or near Juan Seguin’s birthday, the fourth Saturday of October, the festival celebrates everything that makes Seguin special.
Pecan Fest spans multiple locations across Seguin, including Central Park, the Big Red Barn, Sebastopol House, Magnolia Hotel, and Heritage Village. The festival features live music, vendors, family activities, tractor pulls, hands-on exhibits, and historic tours.
“To make it easier for attendees to explore all that Pecan Fest has to offer, ART will provide convenient bus stops throughout Seguin, connecting Central Park, the Big Red Barn, and other festival locations. Thi allows everyone to enjoy the full range of activities, entertainment, and historic tours without worrying about parking or transportation,” said Blaire Friar, Main Street and Destination Management Director.
This year, Central Park has been refreshed and expanded, featuring a larger beer and wine garden with tented seating and additional space for food trucks and vendors. In total, 142 vendors and 18 food vendors will be on site, offering more shopping and entertainment opportunities than ever before.
“Central Park is a great place for residents and visitors to begin the festivities, experience our city’s history, enjoy great food, and create memories with family and friends,” Friar said.
Live entertainment will take place at the Gazebo, featuring a presentation from Leslie Lane Llama Farm, Karess performing soul and R&B, and Broken Arrow performing country music. Contests and raffles will include the Get Crackin’ Pecan Cracking Contest and a basket raffle with Seguin-themed items donated by local businesses.
Families will find plenty to enjoy in Downtown Seguin, including the newly added Kids Zone with kid-friendly booths, two inflatable bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, and an Academy Sports and Outdoors football fun area.
Exhibitor’s Row will feature displays such as 38 Pecans tree shaker, antique tractors from R-H Farms, farm equipment from Kubota, a variety of pecan trees from Maldonado Nursery, and two 2026 vehicles from Beck and Beck Buick GMC.
Friar added, “We are thrilled to celebrate our 20th anniversary with so many new additions while keeping the traditions that attendees have loved for years. We thank our sponsors, including Guadalupe Trading Co., Pecan Country Chiropractic, Beck and Beck Buick GMC, GVEC, Academy, and Renewal by Andersen for helping make Pecan Fest possible.”
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.seguingonuts.com