Burleson Founders Day

Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to party like it is 1881 at the Burleson Founders Day festival. This free, family-friendly extravaganza transforms historic Old Town into a bustling hub of civic pride, featuring a restored Interurban Depot, western gunfighters, and a classic car, truck, and bike show. With an exciting mix of local arts and crafts, mouthwatering food vendors, live musical entertainment, and thrilling children’s activities, there is plenty of Texas-sized fun to go around. Whether you are browsing the vendor booths or taking in the rich local history at the museum, this annual October tradition delivers the perfect blend of heritage and high-energy community spirit.