For over 40 years the Fair on the Square has been a hot spot to find one of kind treasures and gift items.  The Fair is hosted by the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce and depends on the generosity of many sponsors and volunteers!  Approximately 380 booths of arts, crafts, food and entertainment are sure to please festival patrons of all ages and gender. In addition, the Fair on the Square is an opportunity to bring literally thousands of visitors to our community, which boosts our tourism market.  Visitors include not only people coming to the fair to shop but the vendors as well.  The Fair on the Square provides an ideal opportunity to market the many businesses, organizations, churches and clubs that thrive in the Huntsville community.  The Chamber is a member and COMMUNITY service organization whose mission is to promote an environment to enhance the economic success of business in Walker County. The Fair on the Square is just one element that helps us fulfill that mission.

The Fair on the Square is held the 1^st Saturday in October EVERY year!  The Fair officially begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 5:00 p.m.  The event is an outdoor event!

There are several places in Huntsville to accommodate you.  Check out our lodging tab on the home page of the website for links to our many hotel options.  Be sure to tell them that you are coming for the fair, some may offer discounts!

We would love to have you as one of our vendors!  Go to the vendor info tab on the home page for an application and registration information.   General registration begins early in the summer, however; we encourage our vendors to pre-reserve their spot for the next year and about a 1/3 do so every year.  The map on this website does not reflect the booths that are taken. Please call the chamber at 936-295-8113 or email chamber@chamber.huntsville.tx.us to get an updated copy.

Parking is limited.  Many businesses will allow parking in their parking lot but may charge a small fee.  We have FREE remote parking located at Sam Houston State University Bower’s Stadium at lot Z2-14.  A shuttle service is provided and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday only! DIRECTIONS:  From Sam Houston Avenue, turn on Bearkat Blvd and head east and follow to the stadium which will be on your right. Look for Shuttle Parking Signs, the parking lot available for use is located on the scoreboard side.

Yes we do but it is limited.  Several spots are reserved on the west and north side of the Walker County Courthouse, located on the corner of Sam Houston Avenue and 11^th Street/Hwy 30.  However these spaces tend to fill up quickly, so get there early!

Admission to the Fair on the Square is FREE!!!!  The Pre-Fair on the Square Concert held the Friday before the big event is only $10 and tickets may be purchased that evening.

Many local merchants located on the square open their doors and extend their genuine Texas hospitality and they encourage you to stop by and see what they have to offer. In addition, Huntsville is the proud home of Sam Houston.  The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and the Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center are two must sees while in our community.  The Texas Prison Museum and the H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum also provide a wealth of information and enjoyment.  See the chamber website for more opportunities of places to visit while you are here!

Golf carts are not permitted on the streets.  There is simply not enough room with all the spectators.

Small pets are allowed but MUST be on a leash.  Also remember dogs cant flush…if it poops, YOU SCOOP!

Most of them are able to do so with the technology options provided today.  However, not all may accommodate this form of payment.  We have several ATM’s available throughout the fair for your convenience.

You will get wet!  Seriously!  The Fair on the Square is designated a “rain or shine” event.  The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce will cancel the event only if it is determined that safety is an issue.  We encourage everyone to pray for sunshine!!

See this map for location

The Kids Korner is located in Rather park, located on the corner of the 13th and University Avenue. Many of the attractions in the Kids Korners are FREE!  The Boys and Girls Club of Walker County host an arts and crafts station along with Home Depot, providing hours of fun for children to build and create!  Children can also enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, bounce house, balloon artist, sno cones, face painting and more.  Some vendor stations change from year to year so be sure to come out and bring the little ones and enjoy the fun!