CALENDAR
March 31 – April 1
2017 San Antonio Cattle Raisers Convention
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas.
The 2017 Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo brings the best education and information to cattle industry participants. The event is open to all ranchers, landowners and cattle industry participants. You’re guaranteed to walk away with ideas and energy that will have a profound and profitable impact on your ranching operation. Make plans to attend “THE LARGEST RANCHING EVENT OF THE YEAR!” For more information visit www.cattleraisersconvention.com.
March 31
Bryant Whitacker Memorial Scholarship Fish Fry
Bowie High School Cafeteria, Bowie, Texas. All proceeds go to Bowie FFA Scholarship fund. For more information call 940-366-5570.
March 31- April 1
Cowboy True
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Cowboy True is a celebration to honor working cowboys and the artwork that comes from their daily lives. During the weekend of March 31-April 1, juried cowboy artists from around the nation will be featured at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center to display their unique works derived from cowboy life. Categories include: bits, spurs, buckles, jewelry, gun/knife engraving, saddles, boots, trappings/gear, photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, carving, cowboy cartoons, and pottery. Events for Cowboy True include Friday night artists’ reception and opening, Saturday daytime activities (and exhibit open to the public) and Saturday night dinner, live auction, and entertainment. All proceeds go to The Forum to assist with programming and mission fulfillment. Friday 5:30 p.m. $30 Tickets for Friday night’s event can be purchased through the KYC Box Office. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Saturday 5:30pm Dinner & Auction $65.00 per person/$400 Table.
April 1
Guided Tour of the North Texas Horse Country -DATCU Parking Lot, 216 W Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201. Aboard a luxury motorcoach, a guide narrates the facts and back story of the area. The guided tour visits two premier horse ranches, includes lunch, and gives the visitor an up close and personal look at the equine industry. 2017 Tour Dates: April 1, 2017; May 6, 2017; Oct. 7, 2017; Nov. 4, 2017; Dec. 2, 2017.
April 1
Spivey Hill Challenge- Firemans Park, Graham, TX. 5K begins at 9 a.m. Walk & Talk (Not Timed) 9:10 a.m. Fun Run (Not Timed) 10 a.m. This 5K race is to honor the late Bill Spivey, a long time Graham resident who passed away in 2014. By including “Spivey Hill” in this 5K, this race becomes more of a challenge and you will deserve bragging rights after you complete it. Pre-registration fee is $25 (prior to March 10). $30 (March 11-April 1). Additional race information can be found a www.spiveyhillchallenge.com.
April 1
Decatur 5K
Downtown Decatur Square, Decatur, Texas.
5K will begin at 8 a.m. that morning. Call Mike Bowers at 940-391-9057 for more information.
April 1
Greater Wise Festival of Arts, Crafts & Creations
Weatherford College Wise County on Hwy. 380, between Decatur and Bridgeport. Decatur, TX. The festival will begin at 8 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. For more information about the festival call the Area Business Women’s Network, Debbie Bounds at 817-899-8529 or Gaby Scherer at 817-528-0276.
April 1
Spring Fling at Chandor Gardens-Chandor Gardens, 711 West Lee Avenue, Weatherford, TX 76008. This popular event features music, food, area artists and craftsman. The gardens will be loaded with talented people displaying, demonstrating and selling their unique arts and crafts. This event is free to all vendors. The gates open at 9 a.m. for vendor set up and allowing to 5 p.m. for vendor break down. If interested, please call 817-613-1700 or email [email protected]. See you in the gardens 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 1
Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary -Denton County Historic Park, 317 W Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201. The Denton County Office of History and Culture will be hosting a celebratory event for the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail. Come learn about the history of the trail and get a glimpse at what ranch life looked like in the mid-1800s. A few of the day’s events will include roping and blacksmith demonstrations and trail songs performed by local musicians. Come step back in time 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions call 940-349-2850.
April1
CRAWFISH & CANNONS-Fort Belknap, Newcastle, TX 76372. Visit Fort Belknap for a day of delicious crawfish and experience the cannons being shot off! Reenactors will be on site to perform live demonstrations. $10 a plate. Come join April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Jim. 940-846-3222.
