Thousands of people are set to roll into Slaton for a day of banana pudding, derby races and family fun over the Labor Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know about the Banana Pudding Festival, including hours and a lineup of activities.
The Banana Pudding Festival in Slaton is entering its third year, with the events starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 and ending at 2 p.m. The festival will be at 109 S. 9th St., in front of the Slaton Bakery.
One of the main draws of the event is the Puddin Pass, a $25 pass that allows holders to get 5oz servings of four flavors. This year’s flavors are:
People can buy the passes at theslatonbakery.com/banana-pudding-festival. Last year’s event served 6,000 cups of pudding.
Along with pudding, the festival will bring live music, food trucks, a foam pit, a car show, and pinewood derby races. Two Docs, one of Lubbock’s breweries, will have a German Beer Garden space and sell Slaton Bakery branded steins.
Alana Edgin writes about business for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip? Contact her via email at aedgin@lubbockonline.com.
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Reporting by Alana Edgin, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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