CALENDAR
May 6
THE 142ND RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY-Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, TX 76201. Bust out your Sunday best a day early for the 142nd Running of The Kentucky Derby at Dan’s Silverleaf starting at 5:30 p.m. There are few American sporting events with the history and popularity of the Kentucky Derby. It’s rich traditions – sipping a mint julep, donning a beautiful hat, and joining fellow race fans in singing “My Old Kentucky Home” – transcend the Kentucky Derby from just a sporting event, making it a celebration of southern culture and a true icon of Americana. For more information call Dan’s Silverleaf 940-320-2000.
May 11, 19, 25
TWILIGHT TUNES CONCERT SERIES-Downtown Denton Courthouse on the Square, 110 W Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. The Twilight Tunes Concert Series is back Each Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. through June 29 come down to the courthouse lawn to enjoy live, local music. Thursday Twilight Tunes is a free concert series. Call 940-367-7321 for more info.
May 12
Butterfield Stage Days & PRCA Rodeo- Bridgeport Rodeo Grounds, 691 FM 920, Bridgeport, TX. Come out and enjoy some rodeo action Friday and Saturday night with performances starting at 5 p.m. each night.
May 13
TLA’s Springtime sale-Stowers Limousin Ranch, 430 CR 1326, Bridgeport, TX. Selling 60 head of registered Limousin and Lim Flex Cattle. For more information call Ralph Hawkins 940-367-4633 or visit texas-limousin.com.
May 13
Rescue Rodeo presents “No Animal Left Behind”- Heritage Park/First Monday Grounds, 200 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Low cost vaccinations and heartworm testing on site. Bring your four legged family member and enter them in a pet pageant or stop by The Pet Fur’tographer photo booth for a professional fun and memorable photo of your pet or family. That’s not all; visit multiple animal/wildlife rescues, Meet “Sassy” the bobcat, have fun in the Kid Zone, listen to live music, enjoy good food and shop. Event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info call Kim at 972-977-9991 or visit their website at www.rescuerodeo.com.
May 17-20
Santa Rosa Roundup Parade and Rodeo-Parade – Downtown Vernon. Rodeo -Santa Rosa Arena. Rodeo each evening with live entertainment and dance Friday and Saturday nights. The 2017 theme is “Our Hometown with Parade.” Barbecue meal sponsored by the Lion’s Club, and rodeo to follow. For more information on the historic rodeo call Cathy Craighead – Santa Rosa Roundup Rodeo Association at 940-552-6868 or visit santarosaroundup.com.
May 18-20
JERRY ASKEY MEMORIAL FARM FESTIVAL -635 PR 4529, Decatur, Texas 76234. Come enjoy trades days, vendors, fun pulls, monster truck rides, tractors on display, hay rides, food, live music and much more. Call 817-846-6856 or 940-273-4014 or email [email protected] for more information.
May 20
Whispering Bill Anderson with Mo and Holly Pitney-Texas Opry Theater, 315 York Ave., Weatherford, Texas 76086. Bill Anderson, is known, as “Whispering Bill,” a nickname hung on him years ago as a result of his breathy voice and his warm, soft approach to singing a country song. His back-up group, The Po’ Folks Band, has long been considered one of the finest instrumental and vocal groups in the business. The show starts at 3 p.m. For more information visit texasoprytheater.com.
June 1
DENTON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET-Historical Park of Denton County, 420 W Sycamore St., Denton, TX 76201. Head out to the Denton County Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September. The market goes from 7 a.m. through sell-out. Call 817-946-0008 for any questions.
June 1-3
Wichita County Mounted Patrol Championship Rodeo-Wichita Mounted Patrol Arena, Wichita Falls, TX. Benefitting Children’s Miracle Network. UPRA open rodeo on FM 369. Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission $8 advanced or $10 at the gate. Kids ages six and under are free. $21,500 added money. Visit wichitacountymountedpatrol.com for more information.
