Where Coastal Flavors Meet Halloween Fun
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Kemah, Texas
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Get a sneak peek at the mouth-watering food, high-energy main stage music, festive trunk-or-treat costumes, and family hayrides waiting for you in Kemah!
Sample award-winning dishes from local chefs & food trucks!
Non-stop party vibes all day building to our evening live band!
Decorated car trunks, candy stations & costume parade for all ages.
Scenic wagon rides along the Kemah waterfront all afternoon.
Join us in the heart of Kemah, Texas for a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings together the best local restaurants, live music from incredible artists, trunk-or-treat fun for the whole family, scenic hayrides, and a vibrant vendor market — all on the spookiest day of the year.
Kemah's finest restaurants battle it out for culinary supremacy. You be the judge!
An all-day lineup of Houston-area's best local artists keeping the energy alive.
Decorated trunks loaded with candy and creativity. Costumes encouraged!
Scenic hay rides through the festival grounds to the trunk-or-treat village.
Browse unique goods from local food and retail vendors throughout the festival.
Fun for the whole family with carnival games, contests, and Halloween activities.
Kemah's beloved restaurants go head-to-head in an epic culinary showdown. Sample dishes from every competitor and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award!
Every attendee gets to taste and vote for their favorite dish
It's Halloween, and we're going all out! Bring the whole family for a spook-tacular evening of trick-or-treating, scenic hayrides, and costume fun.
Browse rows of creatively decorated trunks packed with candy and Halloween spirit. Every vehicle tells a different spooky story!
Hop aboard a hay bale-covered wagon for a scenic ride through the festival grounds and straight to the trunk-or-treat village!
Keep the energy high all day! Our festival DJ will be spinning non-stop party hits and festive tracks throughout the day, building up to a massive live concert performance by our main stage headliner band!
Whether you're coming to sample gourmet seafood and sip craft brews, or bringing the family for trunk-or-treating and hayrides — Trunk or Treat, Shops & Eats is built for all ages!
Indulge in Kemah's flagship autumn food and music celebration.
Taste competition dishes from Kemah's top seafood & BBQ establishments and vote for the People's Choice Award.
Enjoy Texas craft brews, wine tastings, and signature Halloween cocktail creations.
Relax in covered dining pavilions with prime viewing for the headliner live concert.
Safe, festive Halloween magic for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Trick-or-treat down rows of creatively decorated car trunks with free candy for all kids.
Join the main stage costume parade with trophies and prizes for kids and family groups.
Hop aboard scenic hayrides running all afternoon along the Kemah waterfront. Kids under 5 enter free!
Whether you're coming to taste, compete, or celebrate — we've got the perfect pass for you. Early bird pricing available for a limited time!
Calculate your tickets and food tasting tokens for your group!
4 General Admission tickets at a discounted rate. Perfect for families! Kids under 5 get in free.
Kids under 5 enter FREE • Early Bird pricing ends October 1st • All tickets include trunk-or-treat access
A full day of flavor, fun, and festivities awaits. Here's what to expect from morning to night.
Festival DJ starts spinning high-energy party tracks to soundtrack your day of tasting and fun!
Restaurants start serving their competition dishes. Sample and vote for your favorites!
Carnival games, costume contests, and family activities throughout the grounds.
Hop aboard for scenic rides through the festival to the trunk-or-treat village.
The trunk-or-treat village comes alive! Trick-or-treat from creatively decorated trunks.
Best Food competition winners announced. People's Choice & Grand Champion crowned!
Our main stage live band headliner takes over for an unforgettable evening concert performance!
Closing festivities and a spectacular sendoff to end the night.
From artisan crafts to mouth-watering street food, our vendor market has something for everyone. Browse, taste, and take home treasures!
Classic festival street food with a Texas twist
Gourmet cupcakes, pastries, and Halloween treats
Local craft beers and signature cocktails
Handmade jewelry, art, and coastal-themed crafts
Halloween décor, costumes, and seasonal goodies
Artisanal ice cream with unique coastal flavors
Secure your spot at the Trunk or Treat, Shop & Eat! Limited spaces available.
Trunk or Treat, Shop & Eat is proudly presented with the support of our local partners, coastal businesses, and community sponsors.
Partner with us to put your business in front of thousands of families and food lovers at Kemah's flagship Halloween festival.
Everything you need to know about tickets, parking, food tasting tokens, schedule, and Halloween fun.
Gates open at 10:00 AM and the festival runs until 10:00 PM. VIP ticket holders can enter at 9:30 AM for early access. Live DJ music starts at 10:00 AM!
Absolutely! Trunk or Treat, Shop & Eat is designed for all ages. We have trunk-or-treat for kids, hayrides, games, and family-friendly entertainment all day long. Kids under 5 enter free!
Yes! Free parking is available on-site at 100 Texas Ave and in surrounding designated festival lots along Texas Ave. We recommend arriving early for the best spots.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the festival grounds. We have an amazing lineup of food vendors, BBQ pits, seafood stalls, and beverage stations available for purchase.
Yes! It's Halloween weekend, so come in your best costume! We'll have a costume parade and prizes for the best-dressed festival goers of all ages.
The festival is rain or shine! We have large covered dining pavilions and tents throughout the grounds. In the event of severe weather, updates will be posted on our website and social channels.
Flavor Pass holders receive 10 tasting tokens included with their ticket. VIP holders get unlimited tokens. Additional tokens can be purchased at the event for $2 each.
Yes! Food vendor and competition entry slots are open until October 15. Visit our Vendor & Chef Registration page to sign up.
The Trunk or Treat, Shop & Eat takes place at 100 Texas Ave in Kemah, Texas — just minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk on beautiful Galveston Bay.
100 Texas AveKemah, TX 77573
Free parking available on-site & along Texas Ave.
~25 min from Houston via I-45 S to FM 518.
10:00 AM – 9:00 PMVIP Entry: 9:30 AM
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Show off your best costume on the main stage at 3:30 PM! Prizes awarded for Best Costume, Most Creative, and Best Family Group.
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