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May 17-20
Santa Rosa Roundup Parade and Rodeo-Parade – Downtown Vernon. Rodeo -Santa Rosa Arena. Rodeo each evening with live entertainment and dance Friday and Saturday nights. The 2017 theme is “Our Hometown with Parade.” Barbecue meal sponsored by the Lion’s Club, and rodeo to follow. For more information on the historic rodeo call Cathy Craighead – Santa Rosa Roundup Rodeo Association at 940-552-6868 or visit santarosaroundup.com.
May 18-20
JERRY ASKEY MEMORIAL FARM FESTIVAL -635 PR 4529, Decatur, Texas 76234. Come enjoy trades days, vendors, fun pulls, monster truck rides, tractors on display, hay rides, food, live music and much more. Call 817-846-6856 or 940-273-4014 or email [email protected] for more information.
May 20
Whispering Bill Anderson with Mo and Holly Pitney-Texas Opry Theater, 315 York Ave., Weatherford, Texas 76086. Bill Anderson, is known, as “Whispering Bill,” a nickname hung on him years ago as a result of his breathy voice and his warm, soft approach to singing a country song. His back-up group, The Po’ Folks Band, has long been considered one of the finest instrumental and vocal groups in the business. The show starts at 3 p.m. For more information visit texasoprytheater.com.
June 1
DENTON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET-Historical Park of Denton County, 420 W Sycamore St., Denton, TX 76201. Head out to the Denton County Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September. The market goes from 7 a.m. through sell-out. Call 817-946-0008 for any questions.
June 1-3
Wichita County Mounted Patrol Championship Rodeo-Wichita Mounted Patrol Arena, Wichita Falls, TX. Benefitting Children’s Miracle Network. UPRA open rodeo on FM 369. Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission $8 advanced or $10 at the gate. Kids ages six and under are free. $21,500 added money. Visit wichitacountymountedpatrol.com for more information.
June 2-3
Cooke County Relay For Life – Gainesville Jr High Leeper Field, Gainesville, Texas 76240. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 20 countries. Join us to bring the community together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer. For more info visit http://www.relayforlife.org/cookecotx
June 2
Eighter From Decatur BBQ Challenge-Joe Wheeler Park Reunion Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234. Are you a master of the pit, are barbecues your thing? Then join in on the fun June 2 for the “Eighter From Decatur BBQ Challenge.” To enter, schedule of events and more call 940-393-6023.
June 3
3rd Annual Food Truck Championship of Texas-Graham Downtown Square, Graham, Texas.The Food Truck Championship of Texas is a free admission, all day battle of the best and on America’s Largest Downtown Square. Food trucks from all over the state will compete for $10,000 and the grand champion title. Bring the family for a fun day filled with live music, kids activities, art show, and a whole lot of food. Cap the day off with a rockin’ concert. Contact the CVB at 940-549-0401 for more information on becoming a vendor.
June 3
WC Challenger JW Hart PBR Event-Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234. Come out June 3 to watch champion cowboys attempt to ride the best in the business PBR bulls. For more information visit www.wcchallenger.org or call 940-627-8767.
June 3
Possum Pedal Bike Ride-Downtown Square, Graham, Texas. The Possum Pedal Bike Ride begins at 7:30 a.m. in the historic Downtown Square. Rest stops are plentiful and ride support is strong. Start and Finish line activities include the Third Annual Food Truck Championship of Texas, live music, fun activities for kids and the entire family, and finish with a concert at the Young County Arena. Visit the Food Truck Championship of Texas website for more information or to purchase tickets to the concert. This year has new routes and new events – a kids ride for the little ones. Visit for full information!
