In Support of Community Mental Wellness & Inclusion
About this Event
Join 724 Press Collective and Texana Café for an inspiring day of storytelling, poetry, music, and literature—where creativity becomes a tool for connection, healing, and community care.
This collaborative event creates an accessible, welcoming space that uplifts diverse voices and fosters belonging through artistic expression. Proceeds from the café directly support the Texana Center, a nonprofit focused on supporting mental health, autism, and developmental disabilities services throughout Fort Bend, Austin, Colorado, Matagorda, Waller, and Wharton counties. This is a family-friendly event!
📍 Location
Texana Café7440 FM-359, Fulshear, TX 77441🌐 www.texanacafe.com
📅 Date
Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕒 Schedule
Book Market: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Open Mic: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📚 Book & Literary Market | 11 AM – 2:30 PM
Explore an outdoor market featuring local authors, poets, artists, and literary vendors. Discover new books, handmade goods, and creative treasures while supporting small businesses and community voices.
Featuring:
- Independent authors & publishers
- Book vendors, poets & zine creators
- Artists & literary merch
- Community organizations
🎤 Open Mic | 2:30 PM – 4 PM
Experience powerful performances in poetry, spoken word, music, and storytelling.
All voices welcome. All stories matter.
- 5-minute performance slots
- Sign-up begins at 1:45 PM
- Hosted by 724 Press Collective
- Performances recorded
☕ Support the Venue
Enjoy delicious food and drinks from Texana Café throughout the day. Your support helps sustain this community-centered space.
💛 Why This Event Matters
This gathering celebrates creativity as a pathway to:
✔ Mental wellness✔ Self-expression✔ Visibility✔ Belonging✔ Community healing
Together, we’re building a space where stories are honored and voices are heard.
🌿 Event Highlights
- Outdoor book & vendor market
- Curated open mic showcase
- Family-friendly environment
- Inclusive & welcoming space
- Community-focused programming
📌 Additional Info
- Outdoor event (weather permitting)
- First come, first served vendor spaces
- Early arrival encouraged
- Rain plan to be announced if needed
✨ Come read. Come listen. Come share. Come belong.
Let’s celebrate brave voices and beautiful stories—together.
Hosted by 724 Press Collective in partnership with the Texana Café
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
? Book & Literary Market |
Info: Explore an outdoor market featuring local authors, poets, artists, and literary vendors. Discover new books, handmade goods, and creative treasures while supporting small businesses and community voices.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
? Open Mic |
Info: Experience powerful performances in poetry, spoken word, music, and storytelling.
All voices welcome. All stories matter.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Texana Cafe, 7440 Farm to Market 359, Fulshear, United States
USD 0.00
