Visit Kilgore

10/22/2026

🌶️ IT’S CHILI DAY IN DOWNTOWN KILGORE! 🌶️

Gates open at 10:30 AM, and wristbands are available at the gate for $10 cash! 🎟️

Taste all the chili you want and vote for your favorite(s)! 🥣🏆

Come early, bring cash, and come hungry! 🌶️

10/20/2026

We love seeing the Kilgore College Rangerettes being highlighted! 💙❤️

We look forward to seeing them perform at the annual Derrick Lighting in Historic Downtown Kilgore on November 12! ⭐

Where do oil derricks become Christmas lights? Kilgore, Texas!⭐

The City of Stars earns its name every holiday season, when the famous derricks glow above festive downtown streets. Shop local, settle in for seasonal dining, and soak up the small-town charm that makes Christmas here worth the trip!

10/10/2026

10/03/2026

We’re proud to have the East Texas Oil Museum! 🌟

For 46 years, the museum has educated locals and visitors about the importance of the East Texas Discovery Well and the impact it had on the world.

Happy 46th Anniversary, East Texas Oil Museum! Here’s to celebrating Kilgore’s history and the story that put East Texas on the map! 🛢️🌟

10/01/2026

October has officially arrived in Kilgore! 🎃✨

If you’re looking for something to do this month, we’ve got plenty of reasons to make your way to the City of Stars. From Oktoberfest and chili cookoff to pumpkin patches and downtown trick-or-treating, there’s a little something for everyone. 🍬🧡

Mark your calendar, make your plans and we’ll see you in Kilgore! 🌟

TourTexasApproved

09/16/2026

A free carnival ride is waiting for you at Oktoberfest! 🎡🍻

Kilgore Oktoberfest is all about bringing our community together, and we’re grateful for the local support that helps make the day special. Bring the kids, enjoy a ride, grab some German-inspired food and spend the day celebrating in Downtown Kilgore. 🇩🇪

Thanks to Mayor Ronnie Spradlin and Republic Services, families can enjoy the carnival ride FREE for another year at Kilgore Oktoberfest! 🎉

09/15/2026

🍻 THE B**R LINEUP IS HERE! 🍻

The REEL East Texas Bier Garden is bringing the b**r to Kilgore Oktoberfest, featuring a lineup of Saint Arnold Brewing Company favorites for you to enjoy while you celebrate!

Want to make your Oktoberfest experience even better? VIP tickets are available now ➡ https://givebutter.com/oktoberfest-kilgore-VIP

Prost! 🍺✨🥨

09/15/2026

Thank you, ChrisRestores, for highlighting another one of our great historical markers! We love seeing Kilgore’s history brought to life. 🌟