CALENDAR
JULY 1-SEPT. 16
CHISHOLM TRAIL 150TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT- Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Enid, OK 73644. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail with an exciting new exhibit at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid from May 5-Sept. 16. Step inside the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Gallery and learn about the greatest of cattle trails. Guests can also immerse themselves in the stories of the Trail as they sit around the camp fire. Visitors can enjoy a lonely cowboy’s tune while standing on the former grand ole trail. Visit www.csrhc.org for more information on the Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary Exhibit.
August 7-9
Second Monday Trade Days-1517 E. Wise, Bowie, Texas 76230. Event hours are Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Thursday through Sunday during event hours. For more information call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or 940-841-1550.
August 11-12
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo- Alpine, Texas. The Big Bend Ranch Rodeo weekend’s events include: Friday, August 11 at 8 a.m. Cutting competition at the o6 Flats arena. 7 p.m. WRCA Rodeo Performance at the Sul Ross S.A.L.E. Arena. Saturday, August 12 at 9 a.m. RHAA competition at the Sul Ross S.A.L.E. Arena. 2 p.m. Youth Cow Horse competition at the Sul Ross S.A.L.E. Arena. 7 p.m. WRCA Rodeo Performance at the Sul Ross S.A.L.E. Arena. Awards Ceremony following performance and 9 p.m. Dance at the Lobo Bar. Sunday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. Church service at the Big Bend Cowboy Church. We invite you to spend this weekend being entertained by the best cowboys in Texas and New Mexico and at the same time supporting some very worthwhile causes. Tickets are available at the gate prior to each rodeo performance: $10, kids under 12 get in free $2 programs. For more information call 432-364-2696 or email [email protected].
August 13
DENTON CELTIC DANCERS COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS- Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. Ongoing, Sundays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $1 per session, FREE for students Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Ema Ruth Russell Rehearsal Studio Discover the art of Celtic Dance. Experienced dancers start at 5 p.m., newer dancers start at 6 p.m., but are invited to come at 5 p.m. to observe. We suggest wearing loose, cool, comfortable clothing that doesn’t restrict movement. We also suggest soft, flexible leather shoes with no or low heels. Examples would be jazz shoes, ballet slippers and ghillies (Scottish dance shoes). To learn more, call 940-321-0012 or visit www.dentoncelticdancers.org.
August 18-26
North Texas Fair & Rodeo-2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX 76201. The North Texas Fair and Rodeo contributes to the quality of life in the City of Denton, Denton County and throughout the North Texas area. This is done through a first class nine-day fair and rodeo, year round facilities, and various community and youth oriented programs and scholarships. The North Texas State Fair Association is committed to supporting youth, agriculture, and community. Performers include Travis Tritt, Jake Hooker & the Outsiders, Austin Allsup, Sam Riggs and more. For a full schedule of events such as the PRCA Rodeo, Invitational Ranch Rodeo, Bull Blowout and more visit the official North Texas Fair and Rodeo website at www.ntfair.com. For questions call 940-387-2632.
August 18-19
Texas Ranch Roundup- Kay Yeager Coliseum, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301. It all started here…the original Ranch Rodeo. Texas Ranch Roundup showcases top historic Texas ranches, the hard work of the real working cowboy and every facet of ranch life. Ranches will compete in chuckwagon cooking, cowboy art, and of course, real ranch events! Friday and Saturday night enjoy real cowboy action as teams compete in bronc riding, calf doctoring, team branding, team penning and wild cow milking. The arena events kick off at 7 p.m nightly at the MPEC Kay Yeager Coliseum in Wichita, Falls, TX. Browse around the Bit, Spur & Western Collectible Tradeshow on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. inside the MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. Friday: $15. All Upper Seats, Endzone $10 Adults, $5 Child / Saturday: $18 Upper, Endzone $12 Adult, $6 Child. For more info on the Texas Ranch Roundup call Ashley Sims, event coordinator at 940-687-4914 or email [email protected].
August 24-27
2017 Hotter N’ Hell Hundred – Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301. The Hotter’N Hell 100 celebrates its 36th annual ride in 2017. The weekend kicks off on Thursday with the Consumer Show open to the public from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. inside the MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. The Consumer Show continues on Friday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The events kick into high gear on Friday with the 13-mile Wee-Chi-Tah Mountain Bike Race. Then the excitement that the weekend is known for comes to life on Saturday morning with the HH100 Endurance Rides. There’s something for everyone- 10K, 25-mile, 50-mile, 100K and 100-mile. If running is more your thing, then don’t miss the Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Run on Sunday with a half marathon and 10K route. Hotter’N Hell 100 is more than just a bike ride…come out and enjoy the festival atmosphere. This is pure excitement! For more information contact Chip Filer at 940-322-3223 or email [email protected].
August 24-26
Chisholm Trail Days Rodeo- Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, Texas 76234. Ready for some summer nights under arena lights? Come out August 24 through the 26 for some rodeo action. For more information on the rodeo call 940-255-9375.
August 24
Taste of Wise County- Decatur Civic Center, 2010 US-380, Decatur, TX 76234. It’s time to get your tickets to the Taste of Wise County. Pre-Sale tickets available at the Decatur Civic Center, iOffice and through Wise County Messenger. Tickets are $10.00 each. Taste the flavors of Wise County on an evening out, August 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is broken into two time frames this year, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment from local artists in Wise County, plus door prizes every 10 minutes and 2- $500 Cash Door Prize Giveaways (one per time-frame). For more information call 940-366-0186 or email [email protected].
August 26
Austin Allsup from The Voice-Bowie Community Center West Hall, 413 Pelham, West Hall, Bowie, TX 76230. Austin Allsup from The Voice 2016 finished in the Top 8. Now the music artist can be heard on the radio singing, “Missin’ It,” and “Beautiful Life.” Tickets are $25 for general admission and tables 8 for $175.Doors open at 7:30, concert starts at 8. For more information contact 940-872-4861 or 940-841-1550.
