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Oct. 4
taste of home cooking show, Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham St., Bowie TX 76230. Culinary enthusiasts and foodies from far and wide will gather to learn cooking methods, practical cooking tips and plating pointers in an enthusiastic and entertaining environment. For ticket, vendor booth or sponsor information, contact Lydia Evans at 940-872-3785.
Oct. 7
Wichita County Mounted Patrol Truck and Tractor Pull, WCMP Arena, 2504 FM 369, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Bring the whole family out Oct. 7 and 8 for some loud, fast and fun entertainment. Advance tickets are $8 at Cavender’s and The Browse Shop. $10 at the gate. The Mullet Boyz will be live in concert Saturday night following the tractor pull. For more information call 940-636-8145 or 940-704-7012.
Oct. 8
Depot Day Festival, Historic Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, TX 76240. Come out Oct.8 to historic downtown Gainesville for events that include live entertainment, kids zone, classic car show, food vendors, and arts and crafts booths and much more! Come out and enjoy this event that’s fun for all! For question call 940-665-2831.
“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
Oct. 10
Parker Ranch Fall Production Sale, Ranch ENE of Waurika, OK. 17114 E. 1940 Rd. Waurika, OK 73573. Come out to the Parker Ranch Fall Production Sale Monday, Oct. 10 starting at noon. The auction will consist of, 100+ Angus bulls, 22 Charolais X Angus F-1 bulls, 50 Angus females (bred heifers, open heifers, registered and commercial). All bulls are parent verified and sell with genomically enhanced EPDs. Bulls are grown in large pastures to ensure good feet, legs and longevity. Ready to turn out. For sale book: contact Karen Parker at 580-313-0249 or email at [email protected]
November 10
James Lane Legacy Dinner & Auction, Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The Wichita Falls Boys & Girls Club Alumni Association and The Mavericks will host the 10th Annual James Lane Legacy Dinner and Auction to honor the long time service of James Lane. The event, which includes silent and live auctions, as well as a ribs dinner by The Mavericks, also recognizes local community members who carry on his legacy of giving. This year’s event will take place at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call Randy Cooper at 940-322-2012. Cost is $30 per person, $55 per couple, or $200 for a reserved table for eight.
Oct. 14
Nocona Nights Festival, Live performance by Brandon Ryder and Dale Watson. Veranda Inn Event Center, 1523 US Highway 82, Nocona, TX 76255. Doors open 6 p.m. Dinner served 6:30 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. BYOB at Daddy Sam’s Saloon and The Veranda. Setups and drinks are available at The V, or patrons may BYOB. For more information about the 2016 Nocona Nights Festival and upcoming dates, visit nocona-nights.org.
Oct. 15
2016 Horse Expo, JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Join us for the 2016 Horse Expo. The Wichita Extension Horse Committee promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible animal care. Show hours are Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Jack Spanable at 940-855-2608 or email at [email protected]. Price of admission is free.
Oct. 15
Nocona Nights Festival, Live performance by Max and Heather Stalling and Matt Hillyer. Veranda Inn Event Center, 1523 US Highway 82, Nocona, TX 76255. Doors open 6 p.m. Dinner served 6:30 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. BYOB at Daddy Sam’s Saloon and The Veranda. For more information visit nocona-nights.org.
Oct. 19
Nocona Nights Festival, Live performance by Honeyhouse, The Rifters and Michael Hearne. Daddy Sam’s Saloon, 314 Clay St., Nocona, TX 76255. Doors open 6 p.m. Dinner served 6:30 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. BYOB at Daddy Sam’s Saloon and The Veranda. For more information visit nocona-nights.org.
