Three days of live music, street dances, a hometown parade, and family fun in historic downtown Grand Saline — September 24–26, 2026. Featuring Tracy Byrd live at the Saturday Night Street Dance.
A night of gospel and praise, two nights of street dancing on Frank Street, a Saturday packed with contests and kids' events, and brand-new traditions making their debut.
Start the festival with an evening of uplifting live musical performances at the Pavilion. Free admission — bring the whole family and kick off the weekend in song.
Kick the weekend off on Frank Street with live music from Brett Boatman and Billie Jo. Just $10 at the gate for ages 5 and up. Gates open at 7:00 PM.
Country legend Tracy Byrd headlines, with Knox LaPrade, Damon Momon & Matt Fisher, and Heather Linn and the Deacons. $35 pre-sale, $50 at the gate. BYOL — bring your own lawn chair!
Here's the quick version — see the full schedule page for every contest, tournament, and turn-in time.
Saturday Street Dance tickets are $35 pre-sale ($50 at the gate). Buy online at Stubwire, or in person at any local Grand Saline bank, the Salt Palace Museum, GS City Hall, Trax, Farmhouse Subs, Wicks and Whimsy, or The Feed Hut.
For the first time, the parade rolls through downtown on Saturday morning at 9:30. Floats, clubs, churches, businesses, tractors, horses, and hometown pride all welcome — register your entry online.
Half a century of salt, songs, and small-town Texas tradition. Browse photos and festival magazines from past years.
