CALENDAR
February 24
10th Annual Falls Chili Cook-Off
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Come spice it up for United Way’s 10th Annual Falls Chili Cook-Off. Bragging rights will be awarded to companies for best tasting chili, cornbread, cobbler and beans in addition to the Texas Heat Award and Best Booth Decoration. Bring the family and enjoy the children’s area. Public voting is $1 per vote for People’s Choice Chili, People’s Choice Cornbread, People’s Choice Cobbler, and People’s Choice Beans. Plus, a cash bar is available. Come to this family event with great food and entertainment. For only $2 you and your family can enjoy the music of the Blaine Gillespie Band, kid’s activity area and five food tickets. Tempt your taste buds with delicious chili, cornbread, cobbler and/or beans for $1 or buy a bowl for $5. Enter for your chance to win the 50/50 Raffle too. Register for the competition and earn bragging rights, plus sponsorships are available, visit www.fallschilicookoff.com for more info. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off go a long way to support the North Texas Area United Way and our community partners. Remember it’s for an important cause and every dollar raised at the Chili Cook-Off supports our work right here in our community. The event will take place at the MPEC J.S. Bridwell Ag Center in the Stall Barn. Come out from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
February 27- March 4
Wise County Junior Livestock Show
Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234. For more info call 940-627-3341.
March 3 – 4
James Wood Motors Wise County Youth Rodeo
Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234.
Come out to the Wise County Fair Grounds March 3 and 4 for some rodeo action presented by James Wood Motors. The event will start 6 p.m. each night. Bring the entire family to enjoy.
March 4
Wise County Home & Lawn Show
Decatur Civic Center, 2010 US-380, Decatur, TX 76234. To learn more about the Wise County Home and Lawn Show call the Decatur Rotary Club at 940-627-5616. The show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 6 – 12
Cattleman’s Derby & Classic
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450. Fun for the whole family. Come out for a week of fun. For more information call 940-521-0434.
March 8 – March 9
Wichita Falls Ranch & Farm Expo
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The Wichita Falls Ranch & Farm Expo features more than 350 vendors in over 175,000 square feet of exhibit space. The expo will feature a live production bull sale, wild west rodeo acts and entertainment, Beer Garden, plus over $5,000 in prizes and giveaways. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be providing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Oklahoma and Texas producers through speakers and seminars. Show hours are Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 9
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Workshop
Noble Foundation Kruse Auditorium, 2510 Sam Noble Pkwy. Ardmore, Okla. 73401. This workshop will give insight into BQA standards for animal care, record-keeping, nutrition and carcass quality. Participants can become BQA certified with successful completion of the workshop and a test. The workshop will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
April 22
North Texas Trade Days-North Texas Fairgrounds, Denton, TX. 2217 N Carroll Blvd. Denton, TX 76201. An upscale indoor/outdoor trade market right in the heart of Denton. Something for everyone. Experience unique finds, antiques, industrial & salvage pieces, clothing, food trucks, local entertainment, kids zone, and handmade items. Come out and enjoy all the North Teas Trade Days has to offer 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Renea Richardson at 214-460-3299 for more information.
March 24
NCTC Bull Sale
New Gainesville Livestock Auction, Gainesville, TX . Bulls sell at 10 a.m. Offering 30 to 40 bulls from multiple breeds developed and performance tested at NCTC. For more information about bulls, the sale or registering to bid by phone call 940-668-4217.
March 25
13th Annual Red River Wine & Beer Festival
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Novices to connoisseurs can choose from more than 44 different Texas wines to sample and craft beer tastings, all under one roof. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass plus an official guide listing a profile of each winery at the festival and details about their offerings that day. When guests are not tasting wine, they can sample specialty beers in the Beer Corral, tap their toes to live music. Select vendors will also provide a bevy of food and merchandise for purchase. At the end of the evening, cast your vote for the “Festival Favorite.” 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more info call Karol Gilbert at .
