Fulshear Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

What’s great about the ending of an annual festival? Knowing that you can come back next year! Fulshear provides plenty of opportunities to attend seasonal celebrations and family-friendly events. Here are some of our favorites.

October: Fulshear Scarecrow Festival, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

The Scarecrow Festival is a beloved fall tradition first hosted by Cross Creek Ranch. The highlight of the event is the scarecrow contest, where community members showcase their creativity by designing and displaying unique scarecrows. This friendly competition adds a whimsical touch to the event and encourages local participation. Attendees also enjoy live music, a trunk-or-treat for kids, games and activities, food trucks and vendors.

November: Gumbo Cook-Off, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Hosted by Cross Creek Ranch, the annual Gumbo Cook-Off benefiting the Fulshear Police Foundation is New Orleans fun for everyone. Cooking “krewes” bring their tastiest gumbo recipes and compete to see which reigns supreme. There are plenty of opportunities to sample as well as live Zydeco music, dancing, live and silent auctions, food vendors, classic cars, fire trucks and police vehicles, games and more.

November: Christmas Tree Lighting at Cross Creek Ranch

Residents can kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony at Cross Creek Ranch. The beautiful evening culminates in a visit by the big man himself, Santa Claus. It’s also an opportunity to view the exciting light displays our residents erect each year.

December: Festival of Lights

This magical annual event transforms Fulshear into a dazzling winter wonderland with a celebration of lights, community spirit and festive activities that bring families and friends together. Families can stroll through historic Fulshear’s illuminated pathways, taking in the festive decorations and capturing memorable photos. There’s also live music, holiday vendors, crafts for kids and Santa Claus.

Throughout the Year
That’s just what’s ahead in the final months of 2024! Other annual events include:

March: Fulshear's St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Shindig

Don your greenest attire and celebrate the Luck of the Irish. Everyone’s favorite event features live music, traditional Irish dance performances, vendors offering items from the Emerald Isle and more.

April: Culinary Crawl at Cross Creek West

Our sister community, Cross Creek West, held their first annual Culinary Crawl this year. It was so much fun they decided to do it again next year. The crawl features an array of diverse culinary delights and flavors prepared by local restaurants. In between bites, attendees can listen to tunes spun by a DJ and participate in activities.

July: Fulshear Freedom Fest

Fulshear marks Independence Day with a vibrant display of community spirit, entertainment and patriotism called Freedom Fest. Traditionally held at Fulshear High School, the event features live music, food trucks offering delicious options from classic American fare to unique culinary delights, a designated kids' area and a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the night sky.

Find Your Fun at Cross Creek Ranch

There’s plenty of fun to be had in and near of Cross Creek Ranch. Attend an annual event or just sample our wide range of amenities then pick your favorites. Visit us to learn more about our amazing community today.