Governor Hogg City Park
Celebrate Community and Heritage
Join us for a festival of fun including a carnival by Midwest Rides!
Featured Announcements
The Carnival is Back!
Early Bird special in effect for Vendors
Early Bird special in effect for Vendors
We are excited to announce that we have found a carnival available during our desired dates! Midwest Rides will be bringing 10 rides for a variety of ages, 4 midway games, and 2 food trucks. Carnivals do not come cheap, and because its our first year with them, we are paying up front $20,000 for them to set up. If this year is popular, then in the future we can negotiate the price. So please spread the word, show up, and sponsor if you can. You asked for it, and we are going out on a limb to deliver; so we hope everyone has a blast!
Early Bird special in effect for Vendors
Early Bird special in effect for Vendors
Early Bird special in effect for Vendors
Vendor applications are now open and we are running an early bird special discount for everyone signed up and paid by Sept 1, 2026. Check out the vendor page for more information.
Welcome to the wood county Old Settlers Reunion
Join us for the annual Old Settlers Reunion, a vibrant festival celebrating our rich heritage. Enjoy a carnival, live entertainment, local artisans, and community spirit at Governor Hogg City Park in Quitman, Texas. This year’s event will be held October 31st-November 1st. Don't miss out!
Our History
The Old Settlers Reunion began in 1898 as an end-of-harvest celebration. This annual event brings together settlers from across Wood County to celebrate our heritage. The Old Settlers Reunion was traditionally held in the summer, at the end of the harvest. However in recent years the event has been moved to the fall to avoid the extreme heat of East Texas summers. This year, the Old Settlers Reunion will be held October 31 and November 1.
Volunteer
Help us keep things running smooth on event days. We need help with all aspects of operations including monitoring inflatable games, vendor directions, and event monitoring. If you can help out, please click the button to leave us your info and we will contact you. Thank you!