Three days of live music, street dances, a hometown parade, and family fun in historic downtown Grand Saline — September 24–26, 2026. Featuring Tracy Byrd live at the Saturday Night Street Dance.
A night of gospel and praise, two nights of street dancing on Frank Street, a Saturday packed with contests and kids' events, and brand-new traditions making their debut.
Start the festival with an evening of uplifting live musical performances at the Pavilion. Free admission — bring the whole family and kick off the weekend in song.
Kick the weekend off on Frank Street with live music from Brett Boatman and Billie Jo. Just $10 at the gate for ages 5 and up. Gates open at 7:00 PM.
Country legend Tracy Byrd headlines, with Knox LaPrade, Damon Momon & Matt Fisher, and Heather Linn and the Deacons. $35 pre-sale, $50 at the gate. BYOL — bring your own lawn chair!
Our biggest market in years — 52 businesses line downtown Saturday with crafts, food, and finds. Shop from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Here's the quick version — see the full schedule page for every contest, tournament, and turn-in time.
The festival runs on the folks who take part. Enter the parade, lace up for the 5K, or throw bags downtown — here is where to sign up.
Floats, tractors, horses, clubs, churches, and classic cars. Line-up starts at 8:45 AM — note the new earlier time. Entries are free and open to everyone.
Register for the ParadeNew for 2026. All ages welcome, sponsored by the Van Run Club, starting and finishing at the Salt Palace and benefiting the Breaking Bread Community Pantry. Registration opens soon.
Registration Opening SoonBags fly downtown all day, run by the East Texas Cornhole Leagues. Bring a partner or find one at the boards. Registration opens soon.
Registration Opening SoonQuestions about entering any of these? Write to info@gssaltfest.com.
Saturday Street Dance tickets are $35 pre-sale ($50 at the gate). Buy online at Stubwire, or in person at any local Grand Saline bank, the Salt Palace Museum, GS City Hall, Trax, Farmhouse Subs, Wicks and Whimsy, or The Feed Hut.
The complete 56-page magazine for the 52nd Annual Salt Festival — the full schedule of events, features on Tracy Byrd, Billie Jo, and Brett Boatman, the story of Grand Saline salt, and thanks to the sponsors who make the festival possible.
Read the 2026 Magazine (PDF, 18 MB)Half a century of salt, songs, and small-town Texas tradition. Browse photos and festival magazines from past years.
