CALENDAR
Weatherford First Monday Summer Trade Days
August 3-5 • Weatherford
Fort Worth Hwy and Santa Fe Dr., Weatherford, TX 76086. Event will be held on August 3 to 5, 2018. The 155 year-old tradition is one of the oldest open-air markets in the state of Texas. Come browse and shop unique gifts, plants, farm and ranch items, antiques, pet supplies, jewelry, second-hand bargains, iron works, crafts, pottery, furniture, collectibles, artwork, tools, along with great festival food. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all days.
A Plain View-Photographs from Texas
August 3 • Denton
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. Featuring a selection of large-scale prints from the recently published book “A Plain View, Photographs from Texas. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
61st Annual Saint Jo Rodeo
August 3-4
Saint Jo Riding Arena, Saint Jo, Texas. Hosted by the Saint Jo Riding Club. Nightly performances begin at 8 p.m. For additional information visit www.saintjorodeo.com.
Bonham Summer Trade Days
August 9-12 • Bonham
Hwy 121 & Hwy 56 at Fort Inglish, Bonham, TX 75418. Event will be held on August 9 to 12, 2018. It is one of the longest running trade days in North Texas. Come shop an array of items which may include antiques, vintage and new clothing, tools, toys, small live stock and much more. There will be fresh food vendors as well. Rain or Shine. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo
August 10-11• Alpine
Alpine, Texas. A sanctioned rodeo by the Working Ranch Cowboy Association featuring evening rodeo performances by real working cowboys—including a cutting and reining horse competitions—plus dances each night. Ranch Rodeo cowboys make their living everyday working for the cattle producer, be it in the Big Bend of Texas to the Mountains of Oregon to the Flint Hills of Kansas and to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. We feel there is nothing better than “riding for the brand” (the ranch we are employed by). Contacts are Big Bend Ranch Rodeo or RHAA Competition: Chachi Hawkins 432-364-2696 or email [email protected], Junior Working Cow Horse Competition: John or Mary Ann Luedecke at 432-426-3287 or 432-386-7966, cutting competition: Chris Lacy 432-426-3380.
Forestburg Rodeo
August 10-11 • Forestburg
Forestburg, TX. Bring the family out Aug. 10 through the 11 for the “Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas.” Hosted by the Forestburg Riding Club with muttin bustin’ nightly at 8 p.m.
29th Annual Summer’s Last Blast Nostaligic Cruise
August 11 • Vernon
Wilbarger Street, Vernon, TX.
Contact Rodney at 940-886-6468 for more info.
Second Monday Trade Days
August 11-12 • Bowie
Business Hwy. 287 and Hwy. 81 (Pelham Rd.), Bowie, TX 76230.
Event will be held on Aug. 11 to 12, 2018. It is one of the largest flea markets featuring about 450 large lots located on five acres. You will find clothing and apparel, candles and crafts, video games and movies, cell phone accessories, antiques of every kind, specialty items, handcrafted furniture, jewelry, and great foods and drinks. Free admission. Hours are Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Texas Fair & Rodeo
Aug. 17-25
2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas 76201. The North Texas State Fair Association is an organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values. The North Texas Fair and Rodeo contributes to the quality of life in the City of Denton, Denton County, and throughout the North Texas area. This is done through a first class nine-day Fair and Rodeo, year round facilities, and various community and youth oriented programs and events. The North Texas State Fair Association strives to preserve and promote an understanding of the agricultural industry. The North Texas State Fair Association is true and committed to it’s mission of supporting youth, agriculture and community. All revenue generated is reinvested into various programs, scholarships, and facilities. Visit www.ntfrair.com for a complete schedule of events. Contact info is by phone 940-387-2632 by email [email protected]. For livestock entries call 940-391-3452 or email [email protected].
Texas Ranch Roundup
Aug. 17-18
Kay Yeager Coliseum, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301.More than 35 years ago, a group of folks associated with Falls Distributing, Budweiser and the North Texas Rehabilitation Center in Wichita Falls, met to put together the first ranch rodeo in the country to honor the working Texas cowboy. Three charities were selected to receive the proceeds: North Texas Rehabilitation Center, West Texas Boys Ranch and West Texas Rehabilitation Center.
