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Fall Fest

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Saturday, October 18 | 11AM – 4PM | Helton Nature Park 

Bring the whole family to Helton Nature Park for a FREE fall celebration filled with outdoor fun, music, games, and community vibes!

Festival Fun

Enjoy activities suited for all ages! Get on board one of the Hayrides and take a tour of Helton Nature Park and the festival grounds. Learn from the pros at Fin Addict Angler Fishing Organization during their free Fishing Clinic! Show off your skills with Disc Golf Games or participate in our Costume Walk starting at 2:30 PM at the main stage. There is something for everyone to enjoy at Fall Fest!

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Main Stage Schedule

We’ve got a jam packed schedule full of amazing and talented entertainers! See the schedule below and don’t miss your favorite performers.

11:00 AM – Birds of Prey Flight Demonstration
12:00 PM – Fall Acoustic Jam – Country storytelling & song swapping
1:00 PM – Bidi Bidi Banda – Selena Tribute
2:30 PM – Costume Walk, Awards & Car Parade
3:00 PM – Fall Acoustic Jam (Encore Session)

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Sign-Up to Participate

Are you a vendor, educator, baker or car show enthusiast? Sign-up to participate in the 2025 Fall Fest! Click on the tab you want to sign up for and complete the form to register. Space is limited! Don’t wait and sign-up today!

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Alerts

Trail Closure – San Pedro Creek Culture Park

August 13, 2025
* Trail temporarily closed from 5/1/2025 until 10/31/2025. Due to adjacent construction work, the San Pedro Creek Trail on the west side of the creek will be closed from the access point at W. Nueva Street to Dolorosa Street until further notice. Alternate route with ADA access is on the east side of the creekSan Pedro Creek Culture Park Trail Closure

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

August 5, 2025
Construction Timeline: April – October 2025 (estimated) Improvements are coming to Graytown Park! Parking lot construction will begin in April, and we appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the park for all visitors. Temporary Closures & Impacts:
  • Upper parking area, pavilion, and restrooms will be CLOSED during construction. Temporary restroom facilities will be provided.
  • Park and river access will be CLOSED Monday–Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (no access during these hours).
We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support! Stay Updated: Follow us on social media for the latest updates.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

June 30, 2025
The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park. *Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

June 30, 2025
Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

June 30, 2025
NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings. Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.
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