Plainview is about to come alive like never before—because Frontier Days 2025 is more than just a festival, it’s a full community celebration! It all kicks off Friday night with a glow-in-the-dark fun run, then rolls right into a jam-packed Saturday filled with energy from sunrise to sunset. Think parade, shopping, raffles, live music, a car show, and even a free neighbor-to-neighbor yard sale. Save the dates—Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25—because you’ll want to be part of every moment!
🌟 Friday Night Kickoff
The fun begins on Friday, October 24, with the River Valley Runners Frontier Days Starlight Stampede Glow Run 5K, right here in Plainview!
- Kids 1K Fun Run – 6:30 PM
- 5K Run & Walk – 7 PM to 9 PM
It’s a night to shine (literally) with glow sticks, neon, and community spirit. Registration is open now—find the link on our Frontier Days page at visitplainviewar.com.
But that’s not all happening Friday night!
- Plainview Masonic Lodge Chili Dinner – Warm up with a hearty bowl and support the Lodge.
- Plainview City Hall – Giving away glow sticks and hosting live music by Joey Richardson downtown.
Between the glow run, chili dinner, and live music, Friday night is going to set the perfect stage for everything to come.
🎉 Saturday in Plainview
Wake up ready, because Saturday, October 25, will be packed from sun-up to sun-down!
- Frontier Days Parade – Kick off the morning with wagons, floats, horses, cars, and more.
- Shopping & Food – Over 30 vendors confirmed (with more on the way!) offering crafts, decor, jewelry, food, toys, books, folk art, pottery, soaps, jams, and so much more. Food vendor spots are booked, so you can count on plenty of festival favorites to keep you fueled.
- Contests – Registration is open for the Lil’ Mr. and Lil’ Miss Frontier Days Contest—sign your little ones up for their chance to shine.
Meanwhile, down the street, the VFW Post/Auxiliary 8525 will be hosting its 2nd Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors FREE Winter Yard Sale from 9 AM to 3 PM. Donations of winter clothing (coats, shoes, hoodies, sweaters, jeans, etc.) are being accepted October 1–24—no household items or furniture, please.
🚗 Cars, Crops, & Choppers Car Show – Hosted by Plainview Free Will Baptist Church at Frontier Town! Registration is from 9–10 AM, with judging from 10 AM–2 PM. Entry is $20. Stick around for live music, food trucks, and vendors while you admire some amazing rides.
🎟 Raffles & T-Shirts
Don’t forget your chance to win big with our raffles!
- Two Quilt Raffles – $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets
- Whole Hog + 6.9 cu. ft. Freezer Raffle – $20 per ticket
Plus, grab your Frontier Days T-shirts:
- Presale: $12
- At the event: $15
- Prior Year T-shirts: Just $5, available at Alt’rd: A Maker’s Market and Carter Cove Bait-N-More at Lake Nimrod, Carter Cove Park.
🎶 Evening Concert
Saturday wraps up with a live concert by Hill Street Blues from 6 PM to 8 PM. Bring your friends, your lawn chairs, and your dancing shoes—it’s going to be the perfect finale to a weekend of community fun. Raffle winners will also be announced during the concert.
Get Involved – The Frontier Needs You
Volunteers, sponsors, and vendors are the heartbeat of Frontier Days. We’re still looking for helping hands at the Welcome booth, registration tables, and with vendor setup/teardown. To register for the parade, contests, or raffles—or to volunteer—visit our Frontier Days page: visitplainviewar.com/frontier-day-2025.
So dust off your boots, polish those chrome wheels, and join us October 24–25, 2025, for a weekend of fun, flavor, and fellowship. From glow runs and chili dinners to parades, car shows, raffles, and concerts—this is more than a festival, it’s a Plainview tradition. 🌾
