Kick off the holiday season by visiting Fort Concho’s largest annual event. Held during the first full weekend in December, Christmas at Old Fort Concho transforms the fort’s forty acres and twenty-four buildings into a winter wonderland. Each day at Fort Concho visitors can experience the Winter Rendezvous, campsites with hundreds of re-enactors and period traders who bring the 1800s to life. During daylight hours the many troops on the Parade Ground will drill, ride, and shoot their weapons. The artillery demonstrations (blanks-of course) will definitely catch your attention! Inside the fort’s many original buildings, merchants and artisans from across Texas and the Southwest offer many items to start your Christmas shopping. A Food Court will offer various food options; strolling musicians and staged musical activity will keep the grounds lively, and the Children’s Areas will provide many crafts and activities free for all youngsters.
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Daily Admission
- Adults - $7
- Seniors (60+) & Military - $5
- Children (7-17) - $3
- Children 6 & under - FREE
- Weekend Passes:
- Adults - $14
- Seniors & Military - $10
- Children - $6
Featured Events & Great Attractions
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Lions Pancakes with Santa (Stables) - Join Santa for pancakes in the Stables, Saturday morning, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Skip the line by taking advantage of a great deal and purchase the combo breakfast/admission ticket. This event is hosted by the San Angelo Lions Clubs. Admission is $6 per person for breakfast only or $10 per person for breakfast/event admission. Children six and under are free.
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Cowboy Chuck Wagon Breakfast (Stables) - On Sunday join us for a classic chuck wagon breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, fried taters, coffee and juice. Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and is hosted by the San Angelo Cowboy Church Chuck Wagon Team. Admission is $10 per person. The Cowboy Church Service will follow breakfast at 10 a.m.
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Christmas Shopping in the Historic Fort buildings - Browse through Officers’ Row, Commissary and Barracks for unique gift ideas brought to you by merchants and artisans from around the state and nation.
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Santa’s House (Headquarters Building) - Children of all ages are invited to Santa’s House! Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus! Pictures of your child with Santa will be available for sale.
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Chapel - The old-fashioned sounds of Christmas come alive with area church choirs and special entertainers.
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Entertainment - Enjoy the talents of entertainers all around the fort! Period bands, Indian dancers, and the trick roper will all be on hand to delight both old and young! We will have ongoing entertainment by local groups throughout the weekend in the Chapel and Barracks 2.
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Gingerbread House & Christmas Cookie Display - Step into the Quartermaster Building to see fanciful gingerbread houses and cookies decked out in their holiday best. Check out the creativity and come see the contest winners!
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Winter Rendezvous - See the soldiers and civilians of the past brought to life by living history reenactors on the historic parade ground.
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A Musical Night in Another Century (Stables) - On Saturday night, step back in time with the sounds of the Frontier Brigade Band of Fort Worth and Oklahoma’s Sweet Song String Band. Enjoy 1800s classic music in an 1800s setting in the Fort Concho Stables! Light refreshments are for sale; some dancing may break out too! The event will begin at 7 p.m. and end around 9 p.m.
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