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Admission from $3. Open Mon–Thu 3–10 PM · Fri–Sun 12–10 PM.
The Dryer is a historic rice-milling complex centered on concrete silos built by J.V. Cardiff & Sons in Katy, Texas. Visitors explore the first concrete rice dryer constructed in Texas, completed in 1943 and still standing along US Highway 90, which features an underground tunnel spanning the entire length of the silo. A second dryer was added in 1945 with double the capacity, followed by the tallest rice dryer in the country, built in 1966. Beyond the agricultural history, the site now hosts the Katy Farmers Market on Saturdays, featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey and baked goods. The Katy Beer Garden operates daily with a 35,000 square-foot indoor and outdoor space beneath 45-foot oak trees, alongside rotating food truck vendors offering Texas barbecue, Mexican tacos and American fare. Additional activities include Silo Sunrise Flow Yoga, cornhole tournaments and a kids market. The restored facility serves both history enthusiasts and families seeking community gathering space.
Hours: Mon–Thu 3–10 PM · Fri–Sun 12–10 PM
Prices and hours quoted from thedryer.com · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
5 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 31 · 4:00 pmEvent
A Halloween Vendor Market takes place at The Dryer in Katy on Saturday, October 31 from 4 to 8 pm, featuring local vendors and family-friendly activities.
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“Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 4 PM – 8 PM”
Oct 31Event
A Halloween Vendor Market takes place at The Dryer in Katy on Saturday, October 31 from 4 PM to 8 PM, featuring vendors and family activities under the historic rice dryers.
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“Saturday, October 31, 20264 PM – 8 PM Event VenueThe Dryer · Katy, TX”
Nov 7 · 3:00 pmEvent
The 6th Annual Katy Build Your Birth Team & Family Expo takes place on Saturday, November 7 at 3 PM at The Dryer, featuring family-focused vendors and resources.
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“Saturday, November 7 · 3 PM Event Venue Free”
Nov 7 · 7:00 pmEvent
Chase the Night is a live music event on Saturday, November 7 at 7 PM at The Dryer, offering an evening of entertainment under the historic rice dryers.
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“Saturday, November 7 · 7 PM Event Venue Free”
Dec 11Event
The Weihnachtsmarkt German Styled Christmas Market opens on Friday, December 11 at 5 PM at The Dryer, featuring German holiday vendors and festive atmosphere.
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“Friday, December 11 · 5 PM Event Venue Free”
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