CALENDAR
June 7
70th PCSP Frontier Days Rodeo Parade-Downtown Weatherford. Come and kick off the rodeo actions with the 70th PCSP Frontier Days Rodeo Pararde. The parade route will begin at the WHS Ninth Grade Center and head north on South Main around the courthouse onto Palo Pinto Street and then south on Waco to Russell Street. Parade will be 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Application for entries is available at parkercountysheriffsposse.com For questions call William Parkey at 817-597-7458.
June 8-11
World Series Team Roping – Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd. Graham, Texas. Come out June 8 through June 11 to see the best of the best rope for the champion title at the Young County Arena in Graham.
June 9 -11
125th Community Picnic – New Pavilion, Windthorst, Texas. Bring your family and friends out June 9-11 to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst. Each day has specific events. To see a schedule of events visit the Facebook page Windthorst, Texas Celebrates 125 years.
June 9-10
Chisholm Trail Rodeo-Chisholm Trail Rodeo Grounds, Hwy 175, Nocona, TX 76255.Come out for two fun nights of bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and more. Parade will be at 11 a.m. on June 10 on Clay Street. For more information call Nocona Chamber of Commerce 940-825-3526.
Second weekend in June
PARKER COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW,
For more information call 817-598-6168.
June 15-17
30th Annual Legends of the Western Swing Show-Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.Come out and enjoy three days of toe-tappin’ fun in a smoke and alchohol free environment. Each band plays an afternoon set and then returns after a dinner break to play again. Tickets can be purchased in advance by sending a check, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Gloria Miers Productions, 4461 Ringgold Lane, Plano, Texas 75093. Tickets will also be available at the door. The show begins each day at noon until 11 p.m. The 2017 Lineup includes :Jake Hooker & The Outsiders with special guest Tommy Hooker, Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, John England & The Western Swingers, Ted Scanlon & The Desperados, Jason Roberts Band, Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition, Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel, Dave Alexander & His Big Texas Swing Band, Bobby Flores & The Yellow Rose Band. For more information on the event visit www.thelegendsofthewesternswing.com or call 318-792-3303.
June 20
Chisholm Trail Steak Challenge-Joe Wheeler Park Reunion Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234.The Chisholm Trail Steak Challenge will be held June 3 in Decatur at the Joe Wheeler Park. For questions call Brett Galloway at 469-693-1179.
JUNE 24-JULY 2
NATIONAL REINING HORSE DERBY- Oklahoma City Fair Park. Oklahoma City, OK 73107. The 2017 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby & Show will award more than half a million dollars to the winners. Come see the best four-, five- and six-year-old reining horses in the world on June 24-July 2. The National Reining Horse Derby is one of two major events presented by the NRHA each year in Oklahoma City and is the premier event for the world’s best reining horses, their exhibitors and their owners. For more information, visit www.nrhaderby.com.
June 30
Deryl Dodd- Gainesville Courthouse Square, Gainesville, Texas 76240. Join in for three summer nights on the historic brick streets of Downtown Gainesville, Texas. The Summer Sounds Concert Series is sponsored by the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce and is free to the public. Each Friday night concert will take place on the west side of the courthouse square with food and drink sales starting at 5 p.m. and live music starting at 6:15 p.m. Deryl Dodd will be performing in June along with special guests Dakota and Bad Habit. July’s performers will be Cody Canada & the Departed with special guests Cameron Hobbs & Swingtown. Visit www.gainesvillesummersounds.com for more information.
JULY 1-SEPT. 16
CHISHOLM TRAIL 150TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT- Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Enid, OK 73644. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail with an exciting new exhibit at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid from May 5-Sept. 16. Step inside the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Gallery and learn about the greatest of cattle trails. Guests can also immerse themselves in the stories of the Trail as they sit around the camp fire. Visitors can enjoy a lonely cowboy’s tune while standing on the former grand ole trail. Visit www.csrhc.org for more information on the Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary Exhibit.
