CALENDAR
August 24-26
Chisholm Trail Days Rodeo- Wise County Fair Grounds, 3101 FM 51, Decatur, Texas 76234. Ready for some summer nights under arena lights? Come out August 24 through the 26 for some rodeo action. For more information on the rodeo call 940-255-9375.
August 24
Taste of Wise County- Decatur Civic Center, 2010 US-380, Decatur, TX 76234. It’s time to get your tickets to the Taste of Wise County. Pre-Sale tickets available at the Decatur Civic Center, iOffice and through Wise County Messenger. Tickets are $10.00 each. Taste the flavors of Wise County on an evening out, August 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is broken into two time frames this year, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment from local artists in Wise County, plus door prizes every 10 minutes and 2- $500 Cash Door Prize Giveaways (one per time-frame). For more information call 940-366-0186 or email [email protected].
August 26
Austin Allsup from The Voice-Bowie Community Center West Hall, 413 Pelham, West Hall, Bowie, TX 76230. Austin Allsup from The Voice 2016 finished in the Top 8. Now the music artist can be heard on the radio singing, “Missin’ It,” and “Beautiful Life.” Tickets are $25 for general admission and tables 8 for $175.Doors open at 7:30, concert starts at 8. For more information contact 940-872-4861 or 940-841-1550.
September 1-3
Wild West – Art exhibit-Old Post Office Museum & Art Center, 510 Third Street – Graham, Texas 76450. Bring your family and friends out to view “Wild West” featuring Art of Doug Prine. Admission is free. The life and times of people in the old west are depicted in Doug Prine’s art work. His attention toward the details that make up life in the old west is one of the most notable things about his work. Prine achieves his goals of historically correct paintings very effectively by using the aids of period dressed models, historical re-enactments and through extensive research. For questions contact the museum at 940- 549-1470.
September 1 – 4
PK Horse Cutting Show-Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Dr., Graham, Texas 76450. Come out for three days of equine athletes in the cutting pen. Cutting kicks off at 9 a.m. For questions call the arena at 940- 521-0434.
September 1 – 4
Bowie West Fest-Bowie Rodeo Grounds, Bowie, Texas 76230. Bowie West Fest is fun for the whole family with rodeo, music and food. The fest starts off with youth rodeo events. Sept. 2 is filled with team roping. On Sept. 4 folks cam enjoy 5D barrel racing as well as youth barrel racing. Sept. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Steve Bounds and Simply Honky Tonk take the stage. Call 940-366-9341.
September 2-3
Opening Weekend Train Show-Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford, TX 76088. Bring your little ones out to enjoy a day with the trains. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For More information email [email protected] or call 940-682-4856. Also visit clarkgardens.org.
September 8
PCSP Ranch Rodeo & MO BANDY Dance and 13th Annual PCSP 2017 Ranch Rodeo-Parker Co. Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, 2251 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, Texas. Performances start Friday night 7:30 p.m. This year Friday night after the rodeo we are hosting Moe Bandy! Two performances Saturday, 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the Finals and dance to Jake Hooker and the Outsiders! Chuck Wagon Dinner 6 pm Saturday $10 plate. Mutton Busting both nights. Stay connected with the Facebook on our page Parker County Sheriffs Posse or website www.parkercountysheriffsposse.com. For more information contact Blaine Peacock at 817-594-5424 or email [email protected] also visit the website for full schedule of events at parkercountysheriffsposse.com.
September 9 –
November 11
Cowboys, Cowgirls & Some Indians at PDNB Gallery-154 Glass St., STE.104 Dallas, Texas 75207. The cowboy culture will be the theme of this group exhibition, with photographs by Bank Langmore from the 1970s. Also included will be photographs of the contemporary cowboy that work the “big outfit” ranches in the United States. These are by Bank Langmore’s son, John Langmore. A documentary film and a book will be released on John Langmore’s exploration next year. Local Dallas photographer, Chris Regas, will be included with his unique images of the mythical cowboy. Added selections from Jeremy Enlow’s recent series, Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch, will remind us that the cowboy’s career is not so permanent after the expansive ranch was sold. Vintage rodeo photographs from the 1940s by John Stryker are also part of this exhibition. One of the rodeo photographs features Gene Autry in his Flight Officer military uniform, standing next to Everett Colborn of Dublin, Texas, who is mounted on a horse. Do not miss your opportunity to view this unique gallery! For more info call 214-969-1852 or email [email protected].
September 9
Wise County Art Show-Decatur Vision Center, 1816 S FM-51, Decatur, TX 76234. Come out to enjoy a day with the arts.
