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.
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 11-13
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 – Sunday during event hours. For more information call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or 940-841-1550.
September 14 – 17
Southwest Swap Meet- Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 S. FM 51, Decatur, Texas. Come out September 14 through the 17 for the Southwest Swap Meet. Enjoy all there is starting Thursday at 8 a.m. until Sunday at 5 p.m. For more information visit www.southwestswapmeet.com.
September 14-16Tex Rickard Arena,
Clay County Pioneer Reunion- Henrietta, Texas 76365. The Clay County Pioneer Reunion Rodeo will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept.16 in Henrietta, Texas. This will be the 86th Annual Clay County Pioneer Reunion Rodeo. So pack your saddles and bring your cattle, this is one rodeo you don’t want to miss these three days of fun! Not only is there going to be rodeo action, there is parades, rodeo royalty, vendors, shopping, food and much more! For information call Clay County Pioneer Reunion Rodeo at 940-538-5111 or email [email protected].
September 16
Western Swing dinner & dance-Old Post Office Museum & Art Center, 510 Third Street, Graham, Texas 76450. Make you reservations now for live music, dinner and dancing. Call 940-549-1472 today, seating is limited. Tickets are $35. Event begins at 6:30 p.m.
September 23 – 24
Caleb Larson Cowboyin’ for the Kids-Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Dr., Graham, Texas 76450. The Caleb Larson Foundation Cowboyin’ for the Kids was established to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. It’s free to spectate! Raffle prizes, silent action and vendors. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a shotgun or 12 foot utility trailer. Free ranch rodeo and ($20) mutton bustin’ for the kids with a buckle given to the division winners. Cost is $30 to participate in sorting contest. For more information please contact Cortney Trammell at 940-452-1191 or email [email protected]. Also visit the website at cowboyinforthekids.org.
September 23
Fall Special Sale-Vernon Livestock. 6170 Business Highway 287, Vernon, TX 76384. The sale will include stock cattle, bred cows and bred heifers. Call 940-552-6000 for more information or visit www.vernonlivestockmarket.com
September 29
Vintage Market Days “Fall at The Farm”- NRS Event Center, 309 CR 4228, Decatur, Texas. As the season changes, enjoy it with your family at the Vintage Market Days “Fall at the Farm.” Admission is $10 Friday (Early Buying Event) and $5 Saturday and Sunday. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to Sunday 4 p.m. Children 12 and under are free. For more information call Rachel Chronister at 918-906-0746 or visit 918-906-0746 .
September 29
Drag Racing – Funny Cars!- North Star Dragway, 3236 Memory Lane, Denton, TX 76207. Friday Night Funny Cars! Come out to see two qualifying rounds of Funny Car action under the lights! Nitro fumes, header flames, ground shaking horsepower! Kids 12 and under are free! Military 1/2 Off! Every ticket is a pit pass! Adult admission is $15 (Free parking!) North Star Dragway is bring your own beer, but no glass. Located off exit 474 off I-35N (by the Love’s Truck Stop). This is a great family event instead of a boring night at the movies! Open at 6 p.m., race starts at 7 p.m. to Midnight. For more information call Gene at 940-482-9998.Fun for the whole family.
