CALENDAR
12th Annual Turkey Fest
April 4-7
Henrietta, Texas
Henrietta Courthouse Square, Henrietta, Texas 76365. Turkey Fest is the spring family-oriented festival in North Texas! Turkey Fest attracted 6,000 festival goers in 2016. We love to see our fest grow! Our team of volunteers loves this annual event. We see the positive impact on our community, our economy and the Henrietta and Clay County Chamber. Turkey Fest is not just for hunters – it’s for the whole family. We make sure that we have activities for everyone and every budget. Plus, coming to the fest is free and there are plenty of free children’s activities to keep the kids occupied! For a full schedule of events visit hccchamber.org.
April 7
Spring Fling at Chandor Gardens
Chandor Gardens, 711 West Lee Avenue, Waetherford, TX, 76086.
Help us celebrate the arrival of a long-awaited spring season in the gardens at our annual “Spring Fling!” This popular event features music, food, area artists and craftsman. Every year, our list of talented participating artists and vendors grows, and this year will be no exception. The gardens will be loaded with talented people displaying, demonstrating and selling their unique arts and crafts. Come on out and see the gardens in full bloom and bring your camera for a special family photo or two! As we grow and expand this popular event every year, we’re always looking for new and talented artists and craftsmen to come join in on the celebration and display/sell your goods to the public. This event is free to all vendors. Come one, come all! Bring your friends and family for an enjoyable day. If interested, please call 817-613-1700 or email [email protected]. See you in the gardens!
April 7-8
Wichita Falls Gun & Knife Show
Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Texoma’s only Gun, Knife and Collectibles tradeshow. There is so much more than just guns and ammo at this show, jewelry, collectibles and more. Kids will enjoy the Free Daisy BB Gun Shooting Gallery inside the Exhibit Hall courtesy of the Northwest Texas Field & Stream Association. This event takes place inside the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall at MPEC. Free, convenient parking for this event is on the south side of the building on 5th Street. Show hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 12
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound in Concert
The Texas Opry, 319 York St., Weatherford, TX 76086. Enjoy a beautiful evening seeing and hearing the Grammy Nominated and GMA Dove Award Winning Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, at The Texas Opry in Weatherford, Texas. Purchase tickets at www.debracamp.com or call 817-235-0940.
April 13-14
Cowboy True
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The Mission of Cowboy True is to educate the region about the honor, art, and beauty of the cowboy’s daily life. Cowboy True is a celebration to honor working cowboys and the artwork that comes from their daily lives. During the weekend of April 13 – 14, juried cowboy artists from around the nation will be featured at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center to display their unique works derived from cowboy life. Categories include: bits, spurs, buckles, jewelry, gun/knife engraving, saddles, boots, trappings/gear, photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, carving, cowboy cartoons, and pottery. Events for Cowboy True include Friday night artists’ reception and opening. Saturday daytime activities (and exhibit open to the public) and Saturday night dinner, live auction, and entertainment. All proceeds go to The Forum to assist with programming and mission fulfillment. Hours are Friday 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for Friday night’s event, and can be purchased through the KYC Box. Office beginning Feb. 1, 2018. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Saturday 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Auction $65 per person/$400 Table. Call 940-766-3347 for more info or email [email protected].
April 14
Cars and Stars
Downtown square, Graham, Texas 76450. You don’t want to miss this event. Come check out over 200 classic and new cars. Throughout the day check out: vendors, food, live music and kid activities. Event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.GrahamCarsAndStars.com for more information.
April 14
Glitzy Girls Trailer Park Vintage Travel Trailer Show & Fest
Decatur, Texas
Grab your gal pals and make your way out to the Glitzy Girls Trailer Park Vintage Travel Trailer Show & Fest. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 940-210-9169 for additional info or visit www.glitzygirlstrailerpark.com.
April 27-29
42nd Annual Germanfest
Muenster, Texas 76252. German food, beverage and rides inside the park require tickets instead of cash. Ticket booths are located throughout the park. Free admittance to the Germanfest if you are wearing complete ethnic German attire. Fest hours: Friday Noon to midnight, Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For question contact the chamber at 940-759-2227.
2018 Cruisin’ Kemp Car Show
Annual car show April 28, 2018 at the east parking lot of Sikes Senter Mall, presented by the Museum of North Texas History in downtown Wichita Falls. $20. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Judging begins at noon. Cruise up and down Kemp begins at 2 p.m. For questions call 940-322-7628.
https://www.museumofnorthtexashistory.org/exhibits-events.html