CALENDAR
March 8 – March 9
Wichita Falls Ranch & Farm Expo
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The Wichita Falls Ranch & Farm Expo features more than 350 vendors in over 175,000 square feet of exhibit space. The expo will feature a live production bull sale, wild west rodeo acts and entertainment, Beer Garden, plus over $5,000 in prizes and giveaways. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be providing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Oklahoma and Texas producers through speakers and seminars. Show hours are Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 9
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Workshop
Noble Foundation Kruse Auditorium, 2510 Sam Noble Pkwy. Ardmore, Okla. 73401. This workshop will give insight into BQA standards for animal care, record-keeping, nutrition and carcass quality. Participants can become BQA certified with successful completion of the workshop and a test. The workshop will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
March 11-25
Rodeo Austin
9100 Decker Lake Road, Austin TX 78724. Over the years, Rodeo Austin has grown from a stock show featuring 16 animals into one of Austin’s premier events, featuring a top 10 ProRodeo, daily concerts, a world class livestock show and more. For more information call 512-919-3000 or email [email protected].
April 22
North Texas Trade Days-North Texas Fairgrounds, Denton, TX. 2217 N Carroll Blvd. Denton, TX 76201. An upscale indoor/outdoor trade market right in the heart of Denton. Something for everyone. Experience unique finds, antiques, industrial & salvage pieces, clothing, food trucks, local entertainment, kids zone, and handmade items. Come out and enjoy all the North Teas Trade Days has to offer 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Renea Richardson at 214-460-3299 for more information.
March 23-25
Young County PRCA Rodeo
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450. For more information call 940-521-0434.
March 23-25
Young County PRCA Rodeo. Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450. For more information call 940-521-0434.
March 24
NCTC Bull Sale
New Gainesville Livestock Auction, Gainesville, TX . Bulls sell at 10 a.m. Offering 30 to 40 bulls from multiple breeds developed and performance tested at NCTC. For more information about bulls, the sale or registering to bid by phone call 940-668-4217.
March 25
13th Annual Red River Wine & Beer Festival
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Novices to connoisseurs can choose from more than 44 different Texas wines to sample and craft beer tastings, all under one roof. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass plus an official guide listing a profile of each winery at the festival and details about their offerings that day. When guests are not tasting wine, they can sample specialty beers in the Beer Corral, tap their toes to live music. Select vendors will also provide a bevy of food and merchandise for purchase. At the end of the evening, cast your vote for the “Festival Favorite.” 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more info call Karol Gilbert at .
March 31 – April 1
2017 San Antonio Cattle Raisers Convention
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas.
The 2017 Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo brings the best education and information to cattle industry participants. The event is open to all ranchers, landowners and cattle industry participants. You’re guaranteed to walk away with ideas and energy that will have a profound and profitable impact on your ranching operation. Make plans to attend “THE LARGEST RANCHING EVENT OF THE YEAR!” For more information visit www.cattleraisersconvention.com.
March 31
Bryant Whitacker Memorial Scholarship Fish Fry
Bowie High School Cafeteria, Bowie, Texas. All proceeds go to Bowie FFA Scholarship fund. For more information call 940-366-5570.
