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Country Day on the Hill

October 10, 2026. Fun and excitement abound each year on the 2nd Saturday of October when Cedar Hill celebrates Country Day on the Hill. 2026 marks the 89th annual event that features a parade, craft vendors, food, activities, contests, and live entertainment on three stages in Historic Downtown Cedar Hill. This year's event will take place on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the parade beginning promptly at 10 a.m. For more information visit cdoth.com.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

 

NEW Vendor Application will be available July 1. Click here to download the vendor application.

Parade Information

Help us make the 89th Annual Country Day on the Hill Parade bigger and better! The parade theme for 2026 is "Spirit of Adventure". To participate, download and submit the application below with entry dues to the Parks and Recreation Department at the Cedar Hill Government Center (285 Uptown Blvd). Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2026 Parade Application

Parade Experience

Tell us about your parade experience.  Survey closes Friday, 10/17.  Click here to give us your feedback.

Application & Entry Dues

Register on or before September 30 and save $50 on your parade entry! Click here to download the parade application.

Virtual Parade Meeting

Thank you for joining us Monday, October 5 at 10 am for the virtual parade meeting.  If you were unable to join us, you can click below to view the presentation with all the information you need regarding the parade.  Please pass this information along to all your parade participants. You may pick up your parade number starting today through Friday, October 9 at 12pm in the Parks and Recreation offices, located on the 3rd floor at the Cedar Hill Government Center at 285 Uptown Blvd.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category:

  • Beat of the Band
  • Best Business Float
  • Best Use of Theme
  • Country Day's Award Float
  • Spirit Award

Princess Pageant

Saturday, October 10 from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Awards are presented at the conclusion of the pageant. Winners will receive a trophy, crown, and sash. 1st and 2nd runners-up will receive a trophy. All participants receive a ribbon. 

Age Divisions (Age as of October 5)
1. Baby Miss Country Day            0-11 months 
2. Toddler Miss Country Day       12-23 months 
3. Precious Miss Country Day     2-3 years 
4. Mini Miss Country Day             4-5 years 
5. Little Miss Country Day            6-7 years 
6. Petite Miss Country Day          8-9 years

Registration 
Complete a registration form (Click here to download the Princess Pageant application.) and turn it in, along with $25 cash, at Stacia’s School of Dance, 212 Houston St. (after 4 pm weekdays or 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays, use the mail slot in the door for after-hours drop-off) Or mail to P.O. Box 52 Cedar Hill, TX 75106. Questions? Call 972-293-2623 (option 1).

Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

 

Location: 
Cedar Hill, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
City of Cedar Hill
Dates: 
10/10/2026
Time: 
9 am to 6 pm