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 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.
September 1-3
Wild West – Art exhibit-Old Post Office Museum & Art Center, 510 Third Street – Graham, Texas 76450. Bring your family and friends out to view “Wild West” featuring Art of Doug Prine. Admission is free. The life and times of people in the old west are depicted in Doug Prine’s art work. His attention toward the details that make up life in the old west is one of the most notable things about his work. Prine achieves his goals of historically correct paintings very effectively by using the aids of period dressed models, historical re-enactments and through extensive research. For questions contact the museum at 940- 549-1470.
September 1 – 4
PK Horse Cutting Show-Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Dr., Graham, Texas 76450. Come out for three days of equine athletes in the cutting pen. Cutting kicks off at 9 a.m. For questions call the arena at 940- 521-0434.
September 1 – 4
Bowie West Fest-Bowie Rodeo Grounds, Bowie, Texas 76230. Bowie West Fest is fun for the whole family with rodeo, music and food. The fest starts off with youth rodeo events. Sept. 2 is filled with team roping. On Sept. 4 folks cam enjoy 5D barrel racing as well as youth barrel racing. Sept. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Steve Bounds and Simply Honky Tonk take the stage. Call 940-366-9341.
September 2-3
Opening Weekend Train Show-Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford, TX 76088. Bring your little ones out to enjoy a day with the trains. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For More information email [email protected] or call 940-682-4856. Also visit clarkgardens.org.
September 8
PCSP Ranch Rodeo & MO BANDY Dance and 13th Annual PCSP 2017 Ranch Rodeo-Parker Co. Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, 2251 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, Texas. Performances start Friday night 7:30 p.m. This year Friday night after the rodeo we are hosting Moe Bandy! Two performances Saturday, 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the Finals and dance to Jake Hooker and the Outsiders! Chuck Wagon Dinner 6 pm Saturday $10 plate. Mutton Busting both nights. Stay connected with the Facebook on our page Parker County Sheriffs Posse or website www.parkercountysheriffsposse.com. For more information contact Blaine Peacock at 817-594-5424 or email [email protected] also visit the website for full schedule of events at parkercountysheriffsposse.com.
September 9 –
November 11
Cowboys, Cowgirls & Some Indians at PDNB Gallery-154 Glass St., STE.104 Dallas, Texas 75207. The cowboy culture will be the theme of this group exhibition, with photographs by Bank Langmore from the 1970s. Also included will be photographs of the contemporary cowboy that work the “big outfit” ranches in the United States. These are by Bank Langmore’s son, John Langmore. A documentary film and a book will be released on John Langmore’s exploration next year. Local Dallas photographer, Chris Regas, will be included with his unique images of the mythical cowboy. Added selections from Jeremy Enlow’s recent series, Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch, will remind us that the cowboy’s career is not so permanent after the expansive ranch was sold. Vintage rodeo photographs from the 1940s by John Stryker are also part of this exhibition. One of the rodeo photographs features Gene Autry in his Flight Officer military uniform, standing next to Everett Colborn of Dublin, Texas, who is mounted on a horse. Do not miss your opportunity to view this unique gallery! For more info call 214-969-1852 or email [email protected].
September 9
Wise County Art Show-Decatur Vision Center, 1816 S FM-51, Decatur, TX 76234. Come out to enjoy a day with the arts.
