FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salado, TX – December 9, 2025

26th Annual Wildflower Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Salado, Texas

Salado, Texas – The Salado Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 26th Annual Wildflower Arts & Crafts Festival, set to take place Saturday, March 28, 2026, and Sunday, March 29, 2026, along the scenic banks of Salado Creek.

This year’s festival will be uniquely situated along Salado Creek, designated in 1966 as the first Texas Natural Landmark. Festival vendors will be showcased on beautiful grounds overlooking the creek’s pristine, spring-fed waters. Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free and open to the public.

The official festival location is 108 Royal Street, located behind Barrow Brewing Company and Inn on the Creek Bed & Breakfast.

More than 80 vendors will be onsite showcasing and selling a wide range of handmade goods, including woodwork, pet items, jewelry, paintings, pottery, and more. A variety of local food trucks will also be available, offering delicious options throughout the weekend.

“We have grown this event in recent years,” said Amanda Orgen, Executive Director of the Salado Chamber of Commerce. “It is wonderful to see our traveling vendors return year after year and continue to bring their unique creations to this outdoor festival that is so loved by our community.”

In addition to arts and crafts, attendees can enjoy live music throughout the weekend. Performance schedules will be announced soon.

Free parking is available throughout the Village of Salado, and visitors are encouraged to explore the area’s many walkable retail shops, antique stores, art galleries, wineries, and breweries. For a complete list of shopping, dining, and lodging options, visit Salado.com or VisitSaladoTexas.com.

About the Village of Salado

Located along Interstate 35 between Waco and Austin, Salado, Texas, was an original stop for early stagecoach lines and home to the first co-educational college in the State of Texas. Founded on October 8, 1859, at the Old Military Road crossing of Salado Creek, the village grew into a center for commerce and culture. Today, Salado is a vibrant destination known for its creative arts community and unique shopping, dining, and lodging experiences.

Media Contact:
Amanda Organ
Executive Director
Salado Chamber of Commerce
254-947-5040
chamber@salado.com
Salado.com