RipFest Eastland 2025 — Your Complete Guide (And Where To Stay)
Saturday, October 4, 2025 is Eastland’s favorite day. RipFest Eastland 2025 takes over downtown with a 5K, parade, car show, vendors, art, and live entertainment. Plan your weekend, then book a quiet, shaded base at Inez Spring—minutes from Old Rip Square.
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Official festival page: Eastland Chamber – RipFest.
What Makes RipFest Different? The Legend of Old Rip
RipFest celebrates Old Rip, the horned toad said to have emerged alive from a courthouse cornerstone after 31 years—then toured the nation and met President Coolidge.
Read the story: Ol’ Rip the Horned Toad
You can still see Old Rip in the courthouse window any time: helpful overview at Texas Time Travel and Roadside America
2025 Schedule at a Glance
8:00 AM: Miles for Meals 5K at Siebert Elementary (Kids’ Run 7:45 AM).
Register here: RunSignup
11:00 AM: Old Rip Parade on Main Street.
Details & registration: Eastland Chamber of Commerce
9:00 AM–3:00 PM: Bryan’s Old Rip Car Show (40th Annual) at Olive & Lamar.
Event page: Eastland Chamber of Commerce
9:00 AM–4:00 PM: Vendors around the square + Ft. Griffin Living History exhibit. Full festival overview: Eastland Chamber of Commerce
Old Rip’s 4th Annual Art Competition (Lyric Art Center).
Info & submissions: Lyric Art Center
Times/line-up are hosted by the Chamber and partners; always confirm on the official pages above before you go.
Where to Stay Near Old Rip Square (Quiet, Shaded, Group-Friendly)
Skip highway noise. Stay by the river. Inez Spring offers full-hookup RV Sites, a spacious 4BR/4BA Barndominium, strong Wi-Fi, laundry, and late check-in. We’re an easy drive to downtown Eastland for RipFest Eastland 2025.
Check availability: Book Online. For deals, see Special Offers.
Make It a Weekend
After festival fun, unwind on our Walking Trails or cool off in the Pool (seasonal). Want to fish or paddle? Lake Leon’s public info and records:
Getting Around on Festival Day (Simple Plan)
Arrive early for easier parking near Old Rip Square, then walk between events. Use the Chamber’s RipFest page for day-of updates and registrations. Book your base now so you can roll in Friday and beat the Saturday rush: Book Online
“Can We See Old Rip Too?”
Yes — make a quick stop at the Eastland County Courthouse display window (open-view from outside). Background and directions:
Ready to Book for RipFest Eastland 2025?
Lock in your spot near downtown now.
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