Hit the trails on the legendary Priefert Ranch located in Mount Pleasant on April 02, 2022. 5K and 15K trail races begin at 8am. Medals will be given to the top three runners in each men’s and women’s age category. 

5K & 15K Individual Races Run your race and enjoy the beauty of the trails. $500 Cash Prize for Top 15k Individual Men and Womens Winners

5K & 15K Corporate Challenge  This challenge is open to teams of runners working for the same business. There must be a minimum of 3 runners per team. No maximum number of runners and the winning team will be awarded based on the combined time of the fastest three runners in the team. Runners must be actively employed by the business they are representing, or a spouse of an employee at that business. Participants must all register under the same team name. The winning business will be awarded our 5K or 15K Traveling Corporate Challenge Trophy.         

5K Watermelon Challenge – (Formerly the pumpkin challenge.) Teams of up to five runners will run the 5K course with one runner consistently holding a watermelon. Runners can take turns passing along the watermelon throughout the course, but one runner must carry the watermelon at all times. The first complete team to cross the finish line with their watermelon will be the winning team, and will be awarded the watermelon trophy.

1K Kids’ Mutton Buster Kids ages 5-12 are invited to participate in a mad dash to be the fastest kid on the ranch. Top three places per age will be awarded a ribbon

Book your cottage for this fun-filled weekend!

A Day of Fun for All

Savor 10 hours of non-stop events and activities celebrating the rich German heritage of hot links and much, much more. From the kids zone to Artisans Alley to the Cigar Lounge to the Farmers Market, it’s a day filled with fun for everyone in the family.

We’ve packed a whole lot into one day! Now an annual event, the Texas Hot Link Festival promises to tantalize all five senses and then some. This culinary celebration will be held in downtown Pittsburg, the Hot Link Capital of Texas.

FEATURES OF THE FESTIVAL

Century 21 Premier Group Main Stage

Featuring LIVE entertainment all day and a street dance 6-8 p.m.

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Load Trail “Man Cave”

Featuring trailers, recreational vehicles, farm and ranch equipment, Cigar Lounge and local wine, craft beer and whiskey tastings

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Pilgrim’s Pride “Farmers Market”

Featuring food goods such as honey, preserves, fresh produce and the like as well as shared recipes and cooking demonstrations

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UT Health “Mini Link”

Featuring family fun with corn hole competitions, kids activities and cultural entertainment on the Mini Link stage

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The Boardwalk/Park Place

Featuring home goods, furnishings, wood and pottery crafts, beauty products, jewelry and apparel

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Artisans Alley

Featuring work from local and regional artists on display and for sale!

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Hot Link Festival Auction

Featuring an array of amazing items with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the local Pittsburg-Camp County community

Reserve your cottage for 2 consecutive nights and receive $25 off! Spring is here and it is a wonderful time to take a trip to the beautiful countryside of East Texas. The daffodils are blooming and the wildflowers are starting to spring into action!