With the fall season quickly approaching, a number of events have been organized in the Montgomery County and Greater Houston area. Events include seasonal festivals, music festivals and holiday shopping markets.
Annual community festival
September 16th
Coat of Many Colors Ministries hosts its sixth annual community festival fundraiser. The festival features live music from Archie Bell, door prizes and food prepared by local restaurant Fish Tales. CMCM helps people achieve self-sufficiency through education and employment training programs. 6-10 p.m. $10 (general admission), Free (children age 7 and younger).
Lone Star Community Center
2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery
936-672-7808
www.cmcmi.org
Montgomery Wine & Music Fest
September 17th
This annual wine-tasting event is held in Montgomery’s historic downtown district. The event features wine and craft beer as well as live music on two stages. Musical artists include headliner Jason Boland & the Stragglers along with Josh Fuller and other local talent. Vendors and concessions are on-site and attendees may also shop local businesses, including antiques, boutiques and restaurants. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free (admission), $30 (wine package).
Historic Downtown Montgomery
www.experiencemontgomery.com/events/wine-and-music-fest
Fall festival and corn maze
September 24th through Nov. 13
P-6 Farms hosts its sixth annual fall festival in Montgomery. The festival runs for seven weeks and includes two corn mazes on 8 acres of land, a large pumpkin patch, rubber duck races, a hayride and slides. Although weekdays are reserved for school field trips, Saturdays and Sundays are open to the public. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $12.50 (attendees age 3 and older), free (attendees age 2 and younger).
P-6 Farms
9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery
936-597-6062
www.p-6farms.com
Oktoberfest
September 24th
The Grace Lutheran Church and School hosts its sixth annual festival fundraiser. The event features food, vendor booths, a biergarten with beer and wine as well as a silent auction and raffle. The event also features games, crafts, bounce houses, a ferris wheel, face painting, horse rides, a petting zoo, gyro ball and wall climbing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission), $20 (children’s area wristband).
Grace Lutheran Church and School
13123 Hwy. 105 W., Conroe
936-588-1944
www.glcsconroe.org
Lobsterfest
October 6th
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce hosts its 30th annual lobster dinner and auction fundraiser event. The evening includes live and silent auctions. Golfers have an opportunity to tee off for a round of golf at the Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club course the morning of the event as well. 9 a.m. (golf tournament), 6 p.m. (doors open), 7:30 p.m. (dinner). $80 (dinner and auction), $80 (golf tournament).
Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
936-538-7111
www.conroe.org
Texian Heritage Festival
October 8th
The annual festival in Montgomery celebrates Texas history and culture with live re-enactments, including the Texian Army tent encampment, the Texas Independence battle and Native American dancers. The event also features children’s and adult activities, and vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (attendees age 12 and younger), $5 donation (attendees age 13 and older).
Fernland Historical Park
780 Clepper Drive, Montgomery
936-777-5562
www.texianheritage.org
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
October 14th through 16th
The Friends of Conroe hosts its 27th annual festival. The event features musical performances by more than 30 bands on three different stages. The event includes a beer garden, a carnival, a kids zone, and arts and crafts vendors. Food offerings include catfish, alligator, etouffee and gumbo. 6 p.m.-midnight (Oct. 14), 11 a.m.-midnight (Oct. 15), noon-6 p.m. (Oct. 16). $12 (adult admission), free (attendees age 12 and younger).
Downtown Conroe
936-539-6009
www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com
Fall Festival
October 15th
Montgomery United Methodist Church hosts its second annual festival event. Festivities include live music from local artists as well as high school and middle school bands. Other highlights include vendors, a bake shop and a country store that offers a variety of crafts. A barbecue chef will also serve lunch plates under a 60-foot tent. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.
22548 Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery
936-597-6162
www.mumctex.org/fall-festival/
Trick or Treat Trail Outdoor movie: ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’
October 22nd
Children and families can wear Halloween costumes as they stroll around Carl Barton Jr. Park’s pond where visitors will receive candy and literature from approximately 30 area businesses. After sunset, the event will include a screening of ‘Hotel Transylvania 2.’ 3-6 p.m. Free.
Carl Barton Jr. Park
2500 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe
936-522-3900
www.cityofconroe.org
Thrill at the Mill
October 29th
7 Acre Wood hosts its 16th annual festival. The event features carnival games, craft vendors, woodworking and direct sales products and concessions. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.
7 Acre Wood
4401 N. Frazier St., Conroe
936-890-2326
www.7acrewood.org
Christmas in Montgomery
December 10th
The Montgomery Historical Society hosts its annual Christmas celebration in Montgomery. The event features a meal with Santa Claus, homemade baked goods, and arts and crafts vendors. The event also includes the “Christmas Around the World” parade as well as an evening tour of historic homes decorated for the holidays. 8 a.m. Free.
Downtown Montgomery
936-597-4899
www.experiencemontgomery.com/events/christmas-in-montgomery/
Conroe Christmas Celebration
December 10th
The city of Conroe hosts its annual holiday event. The event features bounce houses, face painting, two snow hills, train rides and a live nativity scene and concessions. Santa Claus will be available for photographs during the event. 11. a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Heritage Place, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe
936-522-3900
www.cityofconroe.org
