DERRICK DAYS | CORSICANA, TEXASApril 26, 2025
AN ANNUAL AFFAIR
Celebrating our rich oil history
By the early 1890’s the rapidly expanding city of Corsicana had outgrown its water supply. Drilling began in 1894, with the aim of tapping a shallow artesian well in the area. Instead of water, they hit a large pocket of oil and gas, which was the first significant discovery of oil west of the Mississippi River. This led to Texas’ first oil boom.
In 1976, Corsicana leaders determined that an annual event should be established commemorating the town’s rich oil history and its impact on the community’s development. The first “Derrick Days” was held that year and every spring since, growing in size and adding new activities each year. MORE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
We have fun for the whole family
We take pride in having a little something for everyone. The week leading up to our annual festival is full of a variety of events including a free hot dog lunch, sip and stroll, block party with food trucks, and lots of live music. By the time Saturday rolls around, our celebration is in full gear. The all day event features marketplace and food + beverage vendors, a car show, chili cookoff, carnival, live music, tournaments, kids games, and more!
CARNIVAL
BLOCK PARTY
TOURNAMENTS
CAR SHOW
CHILI COOKOFF
PARTICIPANTS
Brands
& Vendors
This festival wouldn’t be what it is without our vendors. If you create a really cool product or make delicious food, we want you to help us celebrate! Marketplace registrations and Food + Beverage applications are now open. If you are interested in becoming a vendor click here.
If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor click here.
LOCATION
Downtown Corsicana
Our event is spread out across downtown Corsicana, Texas. There is not a designated parking area, so we advise you to park wherever you can find a spot outside of the barricades. If you are coming from out of town, we invite you to stay the whole weekend. Check out hotels here.
“Formula for success:
rise early, work hard, strike oil.”