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- 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 2
Horse Sale- Bowie Livestock Barn, 1328 FM174, Bowie, TX 76230. At the Bowie Livestock Salebarn. For more information call 940-872-5441.

April 5-7
Turkeyfest- Henrietta Courthouse Square, Henrietta, TX. Come out and be a part of the Battle of the Beards, Downtown Festival, Full Strut Banquet & Auction and much more. For more information call 940-538-5261 or visit hcchamber.org.

April 7
Devil’s Rope Museum-
Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W. US 380, Decatur, TX 76234.
Come out April 7 to enjoy the 26th Annual Antique Western Show and Sale. For information 940-390-5762.

April 8
7th Annual Cars & Stars Show
Downtown Graham Square, Graham, Texas.
Join us for the 7th Annual Car Show on America’s Largest Downtown Square – The historic square in Graham, Texas. You don’t want to miss this event! Come check out over 200 classic and new cars! Throughout the day check out: vendors, food, live music, kid activities, and did we mention SWEET RIDES? Visit www.GrahamCarsAndStars.com for more information.