CALENDAR
07/04
Saint Jo’s July 4th Celebration
Held Annually at Boggess Park
July 4th – Fourth of July Celebration and Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K Run. The City of Saint Jo, the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce and the Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department will once again sponsor a July 4th Fireworks show at Boggess City Park, beginning at full dark, around 9:00p.m. Live music, free watermelon and a concession stand begin at 6:00pm. The Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K Run will begin at 8:00 a.m. Please to to www.oldjosfirecracker5k.com for information. The Saint Jo Youth League will be sponsoring a 3 on 3 sand volleyball tournament, horseshoe pitching, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, and a coed softball tournament. You may sign up for any of these events at The Gas Station in Saint Jo, or by calling John Jones at 940-230-5981 or Christy Bennett at 940-284-5850. A patriotic children’s parade will begin at 7 p.m. The parade will go from the town’s square up Howell Street to the First National Bank pavilion in Boggess Park. Prizes will be awarded for the best patriotic costume and float. Contact Mindy Hobbs for more info at 940-531-8716. Games for children will begin at the park following the parade. Pre-show entertainment will also start at 6:00pm with live music by Quick Draw. The Chamber of Commerce will continue its tradition of free watermelon which will be served by the Montague County Child Welfare Board. The concession stand will have hot dogs, hamburgers and other refreshments for purchase. The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the thirteenth annual July 4th Freeze-Off at 7:30pm. Teams are invited to prepare homemade ice cream. The winners are chosen by popular vote and independent judges after tasting all the ice cream. The Freeze-Off grand prize of $150, second place award of $100 and third place award of $50 will be awarded to the Montague County non-profit youth group of the winning team’s choice. To register your entry call Randie Burton at 940-995-2964. Bring your lawn chair and join us in the park for an evening of food, fun, games, music and fireworks.
07/08- 07/10
Graham Stampede Reining Horse Show
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd. Graham, TX 76450
July 9 – 32nd Annual Parker County Peach Festival, Historic Downtown Weatherford, TX. Take a trip back to yesteryear at the Parker County Peach Festival, held in Historic Downtown Weatherford, Saturday, July 9th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2016 marks the 32nd annual Peach Festival which always takes place on the second Saturday in July. Admission is only $5 for adults and FREE for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance for a discounted price of $4 at the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce office at 401 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
July 9 – Texoma All Breed Horse Show Association, JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Our Mission: To encourage and educate citizens of Wichita County, Texas and surrounding areas in the breeding, raising and marketing of horses through public competition and exhibitions. Join us at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center at MPEC for our Versatility Show. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Wichita County Extension Office at 940-716-8610.
“Ridin’ for the Brand Cowboy Church, 5926FM 455, Sanger Texas, will have a Chuck Wagon Breakfast, on April 3, 2016 at 8:30 am. Food is prepared at the wagon and served family style. After breakfast, stick around for homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee at 10:00, and regular Sunday Church service at 10:30 am. The Chuck Wagon Breakfast is the first Sunday of each month through November, except May when it is held on Mothers’ Day.
www.ridinforthebrand.org
July 15- Bowie Gun Show, Bowie Community Center West Hall, 413 Pelham West Hall, Bowie, TX 76230. Bring your friends and family out July 15 to the Bowie Gun Show. For more information about this event please call 940-872-6246.
“Ridin’ for the Brand Cowboy Church, 5926FM 455, Sanger Texas, will have a Chuck Wagon Breakfast, on April 3, 2016 at 8:30 am. Food is prepared at the wagon and served family style. After breakfast, stick around for homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee at 10:00, and regular Sunday Church service at 10:30 am. The Chuck Wagon Breakfast is the first Sunday of each month through November, except May when it is held on Mothers’ Day.
www.ridinforthebrand.org
07/22 – 07/23
Ultimate Calf Roping
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd. Graham, TX 76450
“Ridin’ for the Brand Cowboy Church, 5926FM 455, Sanger Texas, will have a Chuck Wagon Breakfast, on April 3, 2016 at 8:30 am. Food is prepared at the wagon and served family style. After breakfast, stick around for homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee at 10:00, and regular Sunday Church service at 10:30 am. The Chuck Wagon Breakfast is the first Sunday of each month through November, except May when it is held on Mothers’ Day.
www.ridinforthebrand.org
07/29
Summer Sounds – Sam Riggs
Historic Downtown Gainesville Square
Gainesville, TX
Downtown Gainesville brings you summer sounds, a summer concert series on the historic courthouse square. From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Come spend a night out on the brick streets enjoying amazing musicians under the stars. Refreshments and seating begin and 5 p.m. and live music at 6:15 p.m.
