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Mike Pedersen and Steve Friskup have joined forces to offer a premier sale in order to bring buyers and sellers together in a professional and friendly environment. “A cut above.” Auctioneers will be Steve Friskup and Wade Shaw. Consignment deadline is March 1. On Friday, April 5, cutters will be shown on cattle or mechanical cow while selling; roping, reiner and barrel horse demo and premier riding horse session selling ropers reiners, cutters, sorters, penners and pleasure horses. Consignment fee is $250, includes cattle charge, eight percent commission, no PO fee. On Saturday, April 6, will be a premier mixed session.
Turkey Fest is the spring family-oriented festival in North Texas. Turkey Fest attracted 6,000 festival goers in 2016. We love to see our fest grow. Our team of volunteers loves this annual event. We see the positive impact on our community, our economy and the Henrietta and Clay County Chamber. Turkey Fest is not just for hunters – it’s for the whole family. We make sure we have activities for everyone and every budget. Plus, coming to the fest is free and there are plenty of free children’s activities to keep the kids occupied. Don’t miss this fun annual event on the courthouse square.
The award-winning Denton Redbud Festival is Denton’s Official Arbor Day celebration – promoting community beautification and Denton pride since 1994. The Denton Redbud Festival features dozens of vendors.
Muenster throws one of the biggest parties in Texas, Germanfest, the last full weekend in April. This three-day festival attracts thousands to mouthwatering German sausage, scrumptious apple strudel, hearty cheese and homemade bread, cakes and pies. So, come to Muenster and let us be your host for food, fun and frolic. Be sure to bring a “guten apetit.”
PRCA Rodeo returns to Wichita Falls. Rodeo starts at 7 p.m. nightly at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center. Events include barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping and bull riding. Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is a non-profit organization intending to preserve the heritage of rodeo while benefitting our area youth and community.
District 9 Ropings March 30 and April 27. District finals May 18. Saddles and breast collars to High Point Division Champions. Buckles to Champion Header and Heeler in all divisions.
To honor the birthday of the playscape in Gainesville’s Leonard Park, the annual Spring Fling Celebration is conducted the first Saturday in May at Leonard Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors come from all over, and the day is filled with wonderful arts and crafts including handmade baby shoes, jewelry and beads, bird house and feeders, seed bombs, handmade wooden crosses, hair bows and halos, candles and face painting, to name a few. There also is great food available at this exciting annual celebration. Typically on the menu for guests is a variety of food, including: corn dogs, funnel cakes, twisted taters, brisket tacos, chicken strips, snocones, cotton candy, kettle corn and much, much more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce brings you its third annual Food Truck Challenge from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the downtown area with food, music and a kid’s zone. Awards will be given for best sweet treat, sassy savory, people’s choice, most unique food and best bites.
Come celebrate the longest running continuous event in the Lone Star State. The event will include entertainment, coronation of the 2019 Doan’s King and Queen as well as the Outstanding Woman of the Year and Outstanding Man of the Year. Come enjoy delicious food and soak in the history of the community.
