St. Paul’s 15th Annual Fall Festival & Craft Show Brings Shopping, Family Fun and BBQ to Katy
For Katy families looking for an easy fall outing close to home, a longtime local tradition is returning with shopping, food and activities designed to give both adults and children something to enjoy.
The 15th Annual St. Paul’s Fall Festival & Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 5373 Franz Road in Katy.
The annual event has become one of the church’s highlights of the year, bringing together local vendors, families and community members for a day of fall fun while also offering an early opportunity to get a head start on Christmas shopping.
More Than 50 Vendors Expected at St. Paul’s Fall Festival
Organizers typically welcome more than 50 vendors selling a wide range of goods during the six-hour craft show.
For shoppers already making holiday lists, the October festival provides a chance to begin Christmas shopping while browsing merchandise from participating vendors in one location.
Interest from vendors is already strong. Interior vendor booths are full, but exterior booths remain available for the 2026 event.
Vendors interested in reserving an outdoor space can complete and return the 2026 St. Paul’s Vendor Application. Applications and questions may be sent to Jennifer Kuhn at jkuhn@stpaulskaty.org, or applications may be mailed to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Free Children’s Area Includes Returning Train and New Activities
Families with younger children will have another reason to make the festival a Saturday outing.
St. Paul’s plans an expanded free children’s area, including the return of the popular children’s train along with additional activities.
The combination allows parents and grandparents to browse the craft show while giving children their own part of the festival to look forward to — one reason the event has remained focused on being a gathering for the broader Katy community rather than simply a shopping event.
Katy Elks Lodge to Serve Brisket, Pork Sandwiches and More
Visitors can also plan to stay for lunch.
Katy Elks Lodge will prepare and sell festival food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with choices including hot dogs and pork or brisket sandwiches.
Food plates will range from $4 to $8, giving families an affordable option for turning a morning of shopping and children’s activities into a longer afternoon at the festival.
A 15-Year Katy Fall Tradition
This year marks the 15th annual Fall Festival & Craft Show at St. Paul’s, adding another chapter to an event that has become a familiar part of the church’s connection with the Katy community.
For residents searching for fall festivals in Katy, local craft shows, family-friendly October events or Christmas shopping opportunities near Katy, the festival combines all of those experiences in one place.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77493. Food sales are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while shopping and children’s activities will continue throughout the festival.
With more than 50 vendors expected, a free children’s area, the return of the train and Katy Elks Lodge serving barbecue, the 15th Annual St. Paul’s Fall Festival & Craft Show offers Katy families a chance to shop, eat and spend a fall Saturday together without traveling far from home.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for more Katy community events, fall festivals, family activities and things to do close to home.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
