52nd Annual · September 24–26, 2026

Schedule of Events

Everything happening across three days in downtown Grand Saline. Times and events subject to change — download the printable PDF.

Thursday

6:00 – 7:00 PMDessert Baking Contest turn-in at the Main Street Office
7:00 – 9:00 PMGospel & Praise Night at the Pavilion with live musical performances — free admission

Friday

10:00 – 11:00 AMMorning Yoga at the Pavilion New Time — BYOM, bring your own mat!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMVirginia Milam Old Fashioned Southern Luncheon — $10 at the Pavilion, take-out and delivery available
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMFloral Contest displays at the Pavilion
12:00 – 12:30 PMGrand Opening Ceremonies of the EDC Pavilion
1:30 – 2:45 PMCommunity Bingo at the Pavilion — free
7:00 – 10:00 PMGS Indian Football Game at Memorial Stadium
7:30 – 11:30 PMFriday Street Dance on Frank Street — Tickets $10 (age 5 and over); cooler fee $15. Gates open 7:00 PM — early arrivals not permitted, tickets at the gate.

Live music:
7:30 – 9:00 — Brett Boatman
9:30 – 11:30 — Billie Jo

Saturday

6:00 – 8:30 AMVendor set up
7:30 – 9:00 AMSalt City 5K Fun Run New — all ages welcome, sponsored by Van Run Club. Start and finish line at the Salt Palace, benefiting the Breaking Bread Community Pantry
8:45 – 9:30 AMParade line up New Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PMStreet vendors open
9:00 AM – 2:00 PMCar Show — contact Kerry Phillips, Salt Shakers Auto Club
9:30 – 10:00 AMParade New Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PMCornhole Tournament downtown — East Texas Cornhole Leagues
10:00 AM – 5:00 PMHorseshoe Tournament — location TBD, contact Cody Akins
10:15 AM – NoonPhase 10 Tournament under the tent
10:15 – 10:45 AMDecorated Pumpkin Pageant turn-in at the Main Street Stage — pre-designed and pre-decorated pumpkins displayed all day, secretly judged
10:15 – 10:45 AMShowcase: Dance Dimension Performers New
10:30 AM – 2:30 PMFamily Follies & Kiddie Kapers in front of the Main Street Stage New Time — sponsored by the Hooker Group with the GS High School Cheerleaders. Pet show, turtle races, hula hoop contest, three-legged race, prettiest eyes, best beard, bike & trike races, balloon games, pie eating contest (new!), pickled jalapeno eating contest, sack hop and stick horse races, and more
All dayThe Great Pumpkin Race New — that's right, pumpkins on wheels! All ages welcome
All dayLittle Pumpkins Play Patch New — bounce house, slide, and petting zoo
1:00 PM – endMexican Train Domino Tournament under the tent New
2:30 – 3:30 PMShowcase: Local Fiddlers and Cultural Talents New
3:30 PMAward winners announced · street dance area closed, curtains pulled
5:30 PMSecurity sweep — street clearing in street dance area
6:00 PM – MidnightSaturday Night Street Dance on Frank Street — Tickets $35 pre-sale, $50 at the gate; cooler fee $25. Gates open 6:00 PM for all general admission, no early set up.

Live music:
6:30 – 7:00 — Knox LaPrade
7:00 – 8:00 — Damon Momon & Matt Fisher
8:30 – 9:30 — Heather Linn and the Deacons
10:00 – 11:30 — Tracy Byrd

BYOL — bring your own lawn chair! No chairs allowed in the center aisle. BYOB — no glass allowed.

Saturday Street Dance pre-sale tickets are available in person at any local bank, the Salt Palace Museum, GS City Hall, Trax, Farmhouse Subs, Wicks and Whimsy, or The Feed Hut, or online at Stubwire.