CALENDAR
April 21-23
Bowie Chisholm Trail Celebration -Bowie, Texas. Come out April 21, 22 and 23 to be a part of the 150th celebration of the iconic Chisholm Trail. Get a feel for the Wild West with a longhorn cattle drive, chuckwagon storytelling, trick roping, pictures with a longhorn, food, games and more. End the day with a barn dance with Jake Hooker and The Outsiders providing music & entertainment. For more information on event times, schedules and more call the Bowie Chamber at 940-872-1173 or email [email protected].
April 28-30
Germanfest- Downtown Muenster, Texas, 76252. Come out and join in the German spirit for the 42nd Annual Germanfest. Friday gate fee is $8 and park is open noon to midnight. Saturday gate fee is $10 and park is open 10 a.m. to midnight. Sunday gate fee is $6 and park is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on performers visit www.germanfest.net.
April 28
Texas Smoking Guns- Cowboys Mounted Shooting
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Rd., Graham, Texas 76450.
For more information on the April 28 cowboy mounted shooting event call 940-521-0434.
May 5-7
Southwest Cattle Dog Trials-Events Center 301 Wilbarger, Vernon, Texas 76384. Need tips for your cattle dog or just interested in how they’re trained? Visit the Southwest Cattle Dog Trials May 5-7. For questions call 940-552-7362.
May 5-7
Graham Stampede Reining Horse Show-Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd. Graham, Texas 76450. Come out and enjoy the awe-inspiring talent of the reining horse May 5 -May 7 each day beginning at 8 a.m.
May 5
Sights and Sounds-First State Bank Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville, Texas. Cooke County Arts Council Scholarship Event with Butterfield Stage, North Central Texas Chorale, GAVA, and Gainesville Swing Orchestra. Food and Beverage hour at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $15. Seniors/Children are $10. For questions 940-736-8672.
May 6-7
19th Annual SPRING FARM EQUIPMENT & HORSE Auction- Hagansport, Texas. Saturday 10 a.m. equipment sale. Sunday 9 a.m. Cowboy Church Service, 10 a.m. horse auction. For more information call 903-632-5458 or email [email protected].
May 6
Spring Consignment Auction – Warren-Heugatter Farm & Ranch Consignment Auction-201 Fairview Rd., Milsap, Texas 76066. To consign please call Virgil Warren at 817-821-0351 or Chris Schofield at 817-682-5374 or John Griffin at 940-366-1330. For upcoming sales watch the website at www.ahauctions.net.
May 6
Askey Farm Festival-1305 Co. Rd. 4530, Decatur, TX. Come out 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy the beautiful May day at Askey Farm. For questions call 940-389-5775.
May 6, 13, 20
Denton County Market-Denton County Historic Park, 317 W Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201. The Denton Community Market has become a regular Saturday ritual for many visitors and it continues to gain importance in the community and region Everything is locally produced and is sold by the makers themselves. You can ask questions about how the produce is grown, how other agricultural products are produced, and how artisan products are made. The Denton Community Market also features live music each week. Denton is known for its music scene, and the market reflects this unique asset. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities, from children’s crafts and learning activities, to yoga classes for kids only and also for adults. The Market will be on Saturdays through Nov. 25, 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Historical Park of Denton County. For more information call Denton Community Market at 940-268-4326.