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Jim Bowie Days Rodeo
June 24-30
Bowie Rodeo Grounds, Bowie Texas. Come join us for the fun! There is something for everyone. From Pelham Park to downtown Bowie, the fun and excitement of Jim Bowie Days Rodeo & Celebration fills our community with the Western spirit. Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get involved. Some of the events include a bass tournament out at Lake Amon Carter, a frog jumping contest, a quilt show, Indian artifact show, downtown parade, mutton bustin, a Rodeo Queen Contest, food, music and, of course, every night there is some type of rodeo event. Then finally ending the week with rodeo dance at the Bowie Community Center. Are you ready for Rodeo? The Jim Bowie Days Rodeo is one of the largest amateur rodeos in Texas. Events every day! Sunday is the bass tournament at 6 a.m. On Monday there will be expos at 5:30 p.m. and the barrel race at 7:30 p.m. The youth rodeo and speed events will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The following day, Wednesday, the youth rodeo and roping events will take place at 7 p.m. Friday the 23rd will be the 42 tournament at 9 a.m. and the Pioneer Reunion & Royalty at 2:30 p.m. Saturday there will be the Indian artifacts Show at 9 a.m., Jim Bowie Days Parade at 10 a.m., quilt show at 10 a.m., hamburger feed at 11a.m., kidde pet parade at 12 p.m., free swim at 1p.m., terrapin racing at 1p.m., frog jumping at 1:30 p.m., & the dance after the rodeo. For more info visit the Jim Bowie Days website at jimbowiedays.org.
Summer Sounds
June 29
Downtown Gainesville, Texas. Shane Smith and the Saints with special guests Dakota & Oliver White. Join us for three summer nights on the historic brick streets of Downtown Gainesville, Texas. Our Summer Sounds Concert Series is sponsored by the Gainesville Main Street and is free to the public. Each Friday night concert will take place on the west side of the courthouse square. Food and drink sales starting at 5 p.m. and live music starting at 6:15 p.m.
Fourth of July Parade
July 4
Downtown. Visit downtown Graham for the annual Fourth of July Parade. It’s fun for the whole family.
4th of July Festival
July 4
Still Waters Retreat, 403 County Road 3672, Springtown, Texas. Fun family day beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, followed by opening ceremonies, car show, live entertainment, fishing contest, bingo, vendors, games, swimming, and so much more. Parking is $10 per car. Event will be 7:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. For more info call Dene Berry at 817-220-2681 or email her at [email protected]. Also visit www.stillwatersretreattexas.com.
Saint Jo’s 4th of July Celebration
July 4
Boggess Park, Saint Jo, Texas. 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 Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks show at Boggess City Park, beginning at full dark, around 9 p.m. Live music, free watermelon and a concession stand begins at 6 p.m. The Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K Run will begin at 8 a.m. Please go to, getmeregistered.com, for the entry form and additional information. Merchants on the Saint Jo Chisholm Trail Square will be open until 6 p.m. Pre-show entertainment will also start at 6pm with live music in the First State Bank Pavilion. Beginning at 6 p.m., the concession will open. Bring your lawn chair and join us in the park for an evening of food, fun, games, music and fireworks. Celebrate in style with your family and friends at your side July 4 in Saint Jo at the annual celebration.
OLD JO’S FIRECRACKER 5K RUN
July 4
Historic downtown Saint Jo, Saint Jo, Texas. A 5K race on a certified route through the historic town of Saint Jo, will begin at 8 a.m. Enter using the form at www.getmeregistered.com.
Meet the Animals of Frank Buck Zoo
July 6
Discover Denton Welcome Center, 111 W Hickory St., Denton, Texas 76201. Some friends from Frank Buck Zoo will be in the Discover Denton Welcome Center! Head out and see some neat animals! The Frank Buck Zoo, founded in 1954, was named Best Little Zoo in Texas! It attracts 85,000 visitors to Gainesville annually and is acredited by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). Like what you see and want to pay them a visit? The zoo is open daily except Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day. Current hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call the Discover Denton Welcome Center at 940-218-1815.
Whitesboro Rodeo
July 6-7
Whitesboro Rodeo Grounds, 30698 US-82, Whitesboro, Texas 76273. Rodeo action is alive and well in Whitesboro, Texas! The Whitesboro Pro Rodeo will be held on Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7 in Whitesboro, Texas. This rodeo is held at Whitesboro Rodeo Grounds and hosted by Flying C Rodeo Company. Events will be bull riding, calf roping, cowgirl’s barrel racing, cowgirl’s breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping. Nightly performances begin at 8 p.m. For more information call 580-795-5703.
Parker County Peach Festival
July 14
Downtown Weatherford, Weatherford, Texas. Take a trip back to yesteryear at the Parker County Peach Festival, held in historic downtown Weatherford, Saturday, July 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2018 marks the 34th 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. Event hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is cash only, $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. For more info visit www.parkercountypeachfestival.org.
Denton Bridal Show
July 21
Monroe Pearson, 421 E. Oak Street, Denton, Texas 76201.The Denton Bridal Show offers budget-conscious opportunities to enable couples to create the wedding of their dreams. This unique environment brings local vendors and brides together to connect, collaborate and create. Wedding planners, brides, mothers-of-the-bride, maids of honor, besties and even grooms can meet the best wedding planning vendors in and around Denton County from venues to florists, DJs, photographers, officiants, event rentals, caterers, and so much more. It is Denton’s premier bridal event. The Big Event will be held at Denton’s newest event venue, Monroe Pearson located in downtown Denton, Texas. Admission is $10 and includes one raffle ticket for door prizes with the option to purchase additional raffle tickets during the event. This summer show will be presented July 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Denton, Texas, at 421 E. Oak.
