Sip & Shop
🛍️ Sip & Shop the Showroom at The Handmade Heifer
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: 102 S Kickapoo St, Lipan, TX
RSVP on the Facebook Event HERE.
What to Expect
Join us for a full day of shopping, sipping, and surprises at The Handmade Heifer!
- Delight in refreshments and light bites while you browse
- Enter drawings and giveaways throughout the day
- Special bonus: every blanket purchase enters you to win one of three ATVs
- More surprises and fun touches all day long
- The first 100 people through the door get a free Handmade Heifer Swag Bag
Whether you’re shopping for yourself, grabbing a gift, or just enjoying the vibe, this is the place to be.
💫 Why Lipan, Texas?
Lipan is a small Texas town with significant character, home to The Handmade Heifer. Nestled in Hood and Erath Counties, it boasts a welcoming, small-town charm and is conveniently situated near scenic lakes, state parks, and historic squares.
Things to Do & See
- Sugar Tree Golf Course — a local spot for a relaxing round of golf
- Lake Granbury — for boating, fishing, or just a lakeside stroll
- Explore the historic downtown Granbury Square, museums, shops, and dining
- Visit nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park or Lake Mineral Wells State Park for nature, hiking, and picnic time
- Teskeys in Weatherford
Lipan also plays host to the Kickapoo Festival on the same day — more on that below.
🎉 Kickapoo Festival (Same Day!)
You’ll want to plan your time wisely — Lipan’s annual Kickapoo Festival is happening Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Tabernacle (114 Sam Tipton St).
- Festivities begin at 10:00 AM with registration and continue through the afternoon.
- One highlight: a judged car show featuring all makes and models (registration 10:00–12:00, show 10:00–3:00)
- Proceeds benefit the Lipan Volunteer Fire Department
If you attend both Sip & Shop and Kickapoo, you’ll enjoy a full day of shopping, festival fun, and community connection.
🌮 Where to Eat Around Lipan & Nearby
Here are some favorite local spots to dine, before or after shopping and festival fun:
In Lipan & nearby
- Natty Flat Smokehouse (Lipan) — Texas barbecue flavor, open daily.
- Nineteen 25 (Lipan) — a cozy spot for good food, drinks & vibes.
- Bent Bucket Bakery — baked goods, coffee, sweet treats (local favorite)
- KC’s Rock House Cafe — relaxed, homey fare in Lipan.
- Texas Flatbread House — pizza, flatbreads & casual meals in Lipan.
A bit farther — Stephenville & surroundings
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Hard Eight BBQ (Stephenville) — classic Texas BBQ done right.
You’ll find a nice variety — from baked goods and comfort food to wood-smoked BBQ — so you can fuel up and enjoy the whole day.
🛏️ Places to Stay
While Lipan itself is small, there are several nearby lodging options and charming local stays:
- Blue Sky RV Park– Lipan, TX
- Lipan Bunk & Board– Lipan, TX
- Coffee Creek RV Resort — Santo, TX
- The BrierHouse Bed & Breakfast — a quaint B&B in Tolar, TX
- The Windmill Farm Bed & Breakfast — peaceful countryside stay in Tolar, TX
- Booking options nearby — Granbury, Weatherford, Bluff Dale, Brock, and Santo towns have hotels, guesthouses, and vacation rentals within commuting distance.
- Vacation rentals/Airbnb in the Lipan area — for a more home-y feel or group stays.
Pro tip: Book early, especially for the night of October 17, as local lodging may fill up with festival traffic.
💚 Join Us — Let’s Make It a Day to Remember
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Sip & Shop + Kickapoo Festival combo. Whether you’re local or traveling in, this is an opportunity to support a local business, enjoy a community celebration, and maybe go home with a new blanket and a shot at an ATV.
Mark your calendar for October 18, 10 AM–6 PM at 102 S Kickapoo St, Lipan, TX
Invite your friends, come with your family, and let’s make October 18 unforgettable!
