Texian Frontier Revelry: Relive the 1830s
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the 1830s at the San Jacinto Fall Fandango on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In an era when neighbors lived miles apart, social gatherings like a fandango were essential for bringing communities together. Families and friends are invited to join us as we explore civilian life on the Texas frontier and experience the joy of these historic festivities.
Update: We are aware of the rainy conditions expected for Saturday, October 25, 2025, but the show must go on! Events like this take months of planning, countless hours of coordination, and the help of many wonderful people who make the day special for you, our valued guests. With that in mind, we will be moving forward with the Fall Fandango, with a few adjustments. Many of our living history activities will now take place indoors, and all performances will be held in the Jesse H. Jones Theatre. Museum admission will be free for the day, and all exhibits will remain open for viewing.
We are ready to welcome you and look forward to sharing a day filled with Texas history, frontier revelry, and family fun!
Event Highlights
- Experience Frontier Life: Dive into a variety of living history activities suitable for all ages, offering a glimpse into the 1830s.
- Family-Friendly Saloon Games: Try your hand at authentic historical games that are fun for the whole family.
Event Details
Location: Inside the San Jacinto Monument.
Age Range: All ages; activities for kids and adults.
Cost: Free to attend. Admission to the Museum is free for the day.
For more information, email san-jacinto-battleground@thc.texas.gov or call 281-479-2431.
Frontier Experiences
Frontier Life
Step into daily life on the Texian frontier. Learn how traditional medicines were made, and try on frontier clothing at the self-serve dress-up station. These hands-on activities show the simple skills that helped communities thrive.
Bay Area Weavers and Spinners
- Artisans will spin, weave, knit, and crochet right before your eyes, transforming yarn and thread into clothing and household goods. These demonstrations bring to life the skills that kept frontier families warm and supplied with everyday essentials.
Frontier Games
- Experience hands-on fun with games and crafts that have entertained families for generations. Shape a clay pinch pot, spin a buzzsaw toy, make a corn husk doll, or explore the toy touch table. Timeless activities for all to enjoy together!
Fandango Music and Dance
- The Fandango is all about music and dance, filling the plaza with energy and tradition. Zach and Rachel Dance team up with the Tejas Pioneers to lead the Virginia Reel, a lively folk dance where partners weave in and out of lines to spirited fiddle tunes. Guests can cheer, clap along, or step right into the dance.
- Danzas Folkloricas de Solei captivate with vibrant costumes and graceful footwork, bringing the color and rhythm of folklorico to life.
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