Trunk or Treat Leads a Busy Halloween Season in Milam County

CAMERON, TX — Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Milam County is making the most of it. The Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Trunk or Treat returns to the downtown square on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and it's just one stop on a full fall calendar — a county fair and rodeo, a fire department fall festival, a turkey-and-dressing fundraiser, and a second trunk-or-treat down the road in Thorndale. Here is what's coming up for the rest of October.

Trunk or Treat on the Downtown Square — Saturday, Oct. 31

The Chamber's annual Trunk or Treat takes over the downtown square on Saturday, October 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, and hundreds of local families are expected to make their way from trunk to trunk collecting candy in a safe, family-friendly setting.

For Chamber members: decorate to win. Decorated vehicles, trunks, and tents are reserved for current Chamber members only, and registration is open now through the Chamber. The traditional best trunk/tent competition will be judged live that evening, with awards for originality, creativeness, best theme, and crowd favorite. Participating businesses provide their own treats to hand out.

Halloween Costume Photo Contest. The fun doesn't end on Halloween night. The Chamber's annual costume photo contest is back: parents can enter one photo per child through the entry form on the Chamber's webpage, with submissions due by noon on November 5. Age-group categories are based on the child's age as of October 31, so be sure your contact information is up to date in case your little ghost or goblin is a winner. (verify before publishing: the Chamber's announcement lists the deadline day as "Wednesday, Nov. 5," but Nov. 5, 2026 falls on a Thursday — confirm the deadline day/date with the Chamber.)

Rockdale Fair & Rodeo — Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16–17

Fair season wraps up in Rockdale as the Rockdale Fair & Rodeo returns to Rockdale Fair Park & Rodeo Arena, 200 Walnut St. in Rockdale. Rodeo performances are set for Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m., and country group Shenandoah performs in concert on Friday night as part of the band's 40th anniversary tour. Daily admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children and seniors; three-day passes are $30 for adults and $20 for children and seniors.

Homecoming Friday Spaghetti Supper — Friday, Oct. 16

Before the Yoemen take the field for Homecoming, the Cameron Rotary Club serves its annual spaghetti supper on Friday, October 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Yoe High School Cafeteria. Admission is $15.

44 Farms Fall Bull Sale — Saturday, Oct. 24

A fall tradition of a different kind: the 44 Farms Fall Bull Sale is set for Saturday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. at 44 Farms in Cameron. The 2026 sale catalog is online now, offering 650 premium Angus bulls plus a special offering of more than 400 high-quality heifers.

Turkey & Dressing Fundraiser — Sunday, Oct. 25

Come hungry to the Youth Exposition Building in Cameron on Sunday, October 25, when the Milam County Junior Livestock Association and the youth of Milam County serve a homemade turkey and dressing meal starting at 11:00 a.m. and going until sold out. Save room for the Sweet Shop, stocked with homemade cakes, pies, and other treats. Dine-in and drive-thru are both available, and cash, check, and cards are accepted. There are no presale tickets this year — just show up and support Milam County youth.

Cameron Community Pumpkin Patch — Mid-to-Late October

It wouldn't be fall without a pumpkin patch. First Methodist Church and Cloud Nine Coffee have teamed up at 505 W. 4th Street to bring back the downtown pumpkin patch, complete with photo backdrops and a youth fundraiser. (verify before publishing: exact dates and daily hours for the patch were not listed — confirm with First Methodist Church before publishing.)

Buckholts Fall Festival — Saturday, Oct. 31

The Buckholts Fire Department hosts its fall festival at the fire station on Saturday, October 31, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Expect vendors, free food, games, and a children's costume contest. For more information, ask any Buckholts firefighter.

Thorndale Trunk-A-Treat — Saturday, Oct. 31

Thorndale gets in on the Halloween fun with the Thorndale Chamber of Commerce's Trunk-A-Treat in downtown Thorndale on Saturday, October 31 (start time to be announced). It's a safe, walkable trick-or-treat experience where decorated trunks line up to hand out candy — costumes encouraged. Businesses, organizations, and families are all invited to host a trunk: bring candy, decorate your vehicle, and help make a memorable night for local kids.

Get connected

Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce, 212 S. Houston Ave., Cameron, TX 76520. Executive Director Tammy Phuong. Phone: (254) 697-4979. Email: chamber@cameron-tx.com. Web: cameron-tx.com. Members can send news and flyers to chamber@cameron-tx.com for inclusion in the newsletter, and upload events through the member portal.