CALENDAR
February 18
Circus for a Cause, Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford, TX 76088. Join in on the fun from 6-11 p.m. Call Lauren Wright at 940-682-4856 for more information.
February 24
Barrel Race – Southwest Best Barrel Productions
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450. For more information call 940-521-0434.
February 24
Texoma Cattlemen’s Conference: The Future of Sustainable Beef
Ardmore Convention Center, 2401 N. Rockford Rd. Ardmore, Okla. 73401.Attendees will hear from leaders in each sector of the industry as they describe their contributions toward the future of sustainable beef. Noble Foundation researchers will provide an update on current research and technologies being implemented. The registration fee is $40 and includes lunch.
February 24
10th Annual Falls Chili Cook-Off
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Come spice it up for United Way’s 10th Annual Falls Chili Cook-Off. Bragging rights will be awarded to companies for best tasting chili, cornbread, cobbler and beans in addition to the Texas Heat Award and Best Booth Decoration. Bring the family and enjoy the children’s area. Public voting is $1 per vote for People’s Choice Chili, People’s Choice Cornbread, People’s Choice Cobbler, and People’s Choice Beans. Plus, a cash bar is available. Come to this family event with great food and entertainment. For only $2 you and your family can enjoy the music of the Blaine Gillespie Band, kid’s activity area and five food tickets. Tempt your taste buds with delicious chili, cornbread, cobbler and/or beans for $1 or buy a bowl for $5. Enter for your chance to win the 50/50 Raffle too. Register for the competition and earn bragging rights, plus sponsorships are available, visit www.fallschilicookoff.com for more info. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off go a long way to support the North Texas Area United Way and our community partners. Remember it’s for an important cause and every dollar raised at the Chili Cook-Off supports our work right here in our community. The event will take place at the MPEC J.S. Bridwell Ag Center in the Stall Barn. Come out from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
February 27- March 4
Wise County Junior Livestock Show
Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234. For more info call 940-627-3341.
March 3 – 4
James Wood Motors Wise County Youth Rodeo
Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234.
Come out to the Wise County Fair Grounds March 3 and 4 for some rodeo action presented by James Wood Motors. The event will start 6 p.m. each night. Bring the entire family to enjoy.
March 4
Wise County Home & Lawn Show
Decatur Civic Center, 2010 US-380, Decatur, TX 76234. To learn more about the Wise County Home and Lawn Show call the Decatur Rotary Club at 940-627-5616. The show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 6 – 12
Cattleman’s Derby & Classic
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450. Fun for the whole family. Come out for a week of fun. For more information call 940-521-0434.
March 7-26
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
NRG Center- Three NRG Park, Houston, Texas 77054. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ was organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes to encourage and promote the breeding, raising and marketing of better livestock and farm products at public fairs and to promote and maintain research and educational functions within the livestock industry. It is the general policy of the Show to utilize, in the fiscal year subsequent to which it is earned, the excess of its revenue over expenses for the furtherance of its exempt purpose, including the granting and/or funding of scholarships, educational endowments, agricultural research projects and other similar programs and the funding of related capital additions and improvements. The funds of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are used exclusively to meet necessary expenses for its upkeep and operation and in furtherance of the exempt purpose of the organization. Call 832-667-1080 or email [email protected] or visit www.rodeohouston.com.
