Downtown Paris, Texas

09/05/2026

Paris Texas Fashion Week is proud to shine the spotlight on Harrison, Walker & Harper for their incredible support as a Diamond Sponsor!

Their commitment to our community helps make it possible to bring fashion, creativity, and unforgettable experiences to Paris, Texas. We are so grateful to have their support as we celebrate the talent and style that make our community special.

Thank you, Harrison, Walker & Harper, for helping make Paris Texas Fashion Week possible! ✨

09/04/2026

🎃 26 YEARS OF FESTIVAL FUN — AND IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BIGGER! 🎃

The 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins is taking over Downtown Paris on October 24th, and we’ve packed the day with something for EVERYONE! 🍂

👻 Costume Contest
🎨 Pumpkin Decorating
🦘 Exotic Animal Petting Zoo
🌾 Drake’s Harvest Hollow — filling 1st Street with fall fun!
🏓 Pickleball
💃 Performances
🎨 Battle of the Artists
🛍️ 40+ Vendors
🌮 Food Trucks
🎶 Live Music
🎟️ Midway Games
🎃 …and even MORE throughout Downtown!

Whether you’re coming to compete, create, shop, eat, play, or just soak up the fall atmosphere, there’s something waiting around every corner!

📅 October 24th, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 Downtown Paris, Texas

Mark your calendars, bring the whole crew, and come see what’s NEW at the 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins! 🧡🎃

🧡 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS! 🧡
Drake Construction • Whataburger • Delco Trailers • Maxx-D Trailers • Happy Trailers • Farmer's Bank & Trust • Load Trail • Credit Union of Texas • Visit Paris Texas • Spencer Orthodontics • Bee Sweet Paris Gifts • Stone Title • First Federal Community Bank • Liberty National Bank • Kiwanis Club • Pierson & Fendley • The Paris News • Taco Delite • Hayter Engineering • InAPickle • Chiseled Millworks • 247 Mesa

We couldn't continue growing this Downtown Paris tradition without the businesses and organizations that help make it possible. Thank you for investing in our community and helping us make year 26 one to remember! 🎃🧡

Visit www.festivalofpumpkins.com for more information.

09/04/2026

More questions? We’ve got answers. ✨

Swipe through for a few Paris Fashion Week FAQs—and get ready for a week celebrating fashion, creativity, and community right here in Paris.

Still have questions? Drop them below! 👇

And don’t forget to get your tickets and secure your spot. 🎟️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994103161235?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’ll see you at Paris Texas Fashion Week. 🖤

09/03/2026

🌶️ GET READY TO TURN UP THE HEAT! 🌶️

The signature event of the Farmer's Market is back for its 12th year! Join us THIS SATURDAY, September 5th, from 8 AM–1 PM for a celebration of everything Hatch Chile! 🔥

Fresh Hatch chiles are brought straight from New Mexico, harvested just days before the festival and roasted right here on an open flame! With over 2,500 pounds of Hatch chiles roasted and sold, there will be plenty of heat to take home.

But that’s not all! Come shop 40+ local vendors featuring fresh produce, baked goods, organic meats, handmade artisan items and more. Local food trucks will also be serving up delicious food throughout the event.

And you never know where Hatch Chiles will show up! Vendors have been known to add these flavorful peppers to salsa, breads, cookies and other unexpected treats. 🌶️

🎺 Mariachi Quetzal is BACK! The Denton-based mariachi band has been part of Hatch Chile Fest every year since the very beginning!

🍔 FREE BURGERS — while supplies last!
🚚 Food Trucks
🎶 Live Music
🌶️ Fresh Roasted Hatch Chiles
🛍️ 40+ Local Vendors & Market Favorites
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun & kids' games

Bring your friends and family and come kick off your weekend with a little heat! 🔥

📍 Farmers and Artisan Market - Paris, Texas
⏰ 8 AM–1 PM | September 5, 2026

Come hungry. Come ready to shop. And most importantly… come ready for some heat! 🌶️🔥

Hatch Chile Fest — 12 years of bringing the flavor of New Mexico to Paris, Texas! We’ll see you there!

09/01/2026

IT’S FASHION WEEK MONTH. ✨

The countdown is officially on.

September is here, and Paris Fashion Week is almost here with it. A week of fashion, creativity, local talent, community, and unforgettable moments is coming to Paris, Texas.

The looks. The runway. The events. The excitement.
It all starts this month.

Are you ready? 🖤

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994103161235?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/28/2026

🍪A Cottage Favorite Has Come To Downtown🧁

We’re excited to welcome Downtown Sweets & Co. to Downtown Paris, Texas!

What started as Cottage Farms has now found a new home right in the heart our city. Their new bakery and deli is serving up fresh-baked favorites, delicious deli options, and plenty of homemade goodness.

We love seeing local businesses grow, take the next step, and choose our downtown as the place to do it. ❤️

Stop by, grab a bite, pick up something sweet, and help us give Downtown Sweets & Co a warm welcome!

📍 9 E Plaza
⏰ Mon-Thurs 8a-6p | Fri & Sat 8a-8p

Come hungry and support local!

08/27/2026

NEW BUSINESS COMING TO THE PLAZA 🎉

08/24/2026

Who's looking to set-up at the festival this year? 😍

🎃🍂 THE 26th Annual Festival of Pumpkins IS ONLY 2 MONTHS AWAY! 🍂🎃

For 26 years, Downtown Paris has been celebrating fall with the Festival of Pumpkins — and this year, we’re bringing several NEW attractions! 👀🎃

With new things in store, we can’t wait to share what we’re planning for this year’s festival!

📅 October 24th, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
📍 Downtown Paris, Texas

🎪 VENDORS & CONCESSIONAIRES — APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN!
If you’re interested in being part of one of Downtown Paris’ biggest fall traditions, there’s still time to apply! Visit festivalofpumpkins.com for more information.

Bring the family, grab your friends, and get ready for a day filled with pumpkins, shopping, food, entertainment, and fall fun! 🧡🍁

08/24/2026

Consider this your sign to dress up. ✨ For the runway event, bring your chicest look and get ready for an evening of fashion, style, and a little glamour. 🤍

🔗Get tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994103161235?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/19/2026

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during their regularly scheduled meeting, the Main Street Advisory Board nominated the following businesses and promotions for the prestigious Texas Downtown Association Presidents award.

1. Best Commercial Interior: Bird Dog Books, 122 Grand Avenue
2. Best Restoration/Remodel/ and Rehab-Bonfire PTX 136 Clarksville St.
3. Best promotion-Return of the Paris Art Fair- Held in May at Bywaters Park.

The President’s Awards Program was started 40 years ago to recognize outstanding projects, places, and people that contribute to downtowns across the state. The program features 11 different categories that fall under Design or Achievement and are divided by two groups based on population. Texas Downtown Association is a statewide organization dedicated to serving downtowns.

President Awards are about so much more than receiving an award—they are about recognizing the people, partnerships, and stories behind the work that makes a downtown thrive. Let’s all wish each of these candidates the best of luck in this statewide competition. No matter what the results, the businesses and activities in downtown Paris, Texas are the best of the best!

Winners are announce at the Texas Downtown Association Annual Conference in November.