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It's the 4th annual Texas Pudding Festival in Slaton, Texas on Saturday, September 5
Slaton's 4th annual Texas Pudding Festival returns Saturday, September 5, bringing free admission, food vendors, shopping, and live music to the small town about 20 miles east of Lubbock. The festival is anchored by the puddin' pass, a ticket that gets you this year's four featured puddings.
The festival is anchored by the puddin' pass, a ticket that gets you this year's four featured puddings. Slaton Bakery is the place to follow for details, and if you're planning to go, grab the pass ahead of time. The drive out on US-84 is quick, and Slaton has a way of punching above its weight for a town its size.
For people looking for a day trip that doesn't involve the interstate or a long haul, this is a pretty easy call. Free entry means the only real cost is the puddin' pass and whatever you pick up from vendors. Live music and shopping round out the day, so there's enough to fill a few hours without feeling rushed.
Four years in, the festival has already outlasted a lot of one-time food events that never found their footing.
Common questions
How far is the Slaton Pudding Festival from Lubbock?
- Slaton is about 20 miles east of Lubbock, a quick drive out on US-84. It's an easy day trip with no interstate required, and the whole event offers enough to fill a few hours between music, shopping, and food.
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