CALENDAR
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 23 – 24
Caleb Larson Cowboyin’ for the Kids-Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Dr., Graham, Texas 76450. The Caleb Larson Foundation Cowboyin’ for the Kids was established to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. It’s free to spectate! Raffle prizes, silent action and vendors. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a shotgun or 12 foot utility trailer. Free ranch rodeo and ($20) mutton bustin’ for the kids with a buckle given to the division winners. Cost is $30 to participate in sorting contest. For more information please contact Cortney Trammell at 940-452-1191 or email [email protected]. Also visit the website at cowboyinforthekids.org.
September 23
Fall Special Sale-Vernon Livestock. 6170 Business Highway 287, Vernon, TX 76384. The sale will include stock cattle, bred cows and bred heifers. Call 940-552-6000 for more information or visit www.vernonlivestockmarket.com
September 29
Vintage Market Days “Fall at The Farm”- NRS Event Center, 309 CR 4228, Decatur, Texas. As the season changes, enjoy it with your family at the Vintage Market Days “Fall at the Farm.” Admission is $10 Friday (Early Buying Event) and $5 Saturday and Sunday. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to Sunday 4 p.m. Children 12 and under are free. For more information call Rachel Chronister at 918-906-0746 or visit 918-906-0746 .
September 29
Drag Racing – Funny Cars!- North Star Dragway, 3236 Memory Lane, Denton, TX 76207. Friday Night Funny Cars! Come out to see two qualifying rounds of Funny Car action under the lights! Nitro fumes, header flames, ground shaking horsepower! Kids 12 and under are free! Military 1/2 Off! Every ticket is a pit pass! Adult admission is $15 (Free parking!) North Star Dragway is bring your own beer, but no glass. Located off exit 474 off I-35N (by the Love’s Truck Stop). This is a great family event instead of a boring night at the movies! Open at 6 p.m., race starts at 7 p.m. to Midnight. For more information call Gene at 940-482-9998.Fun for the whole family.
September 30
Montague County Children’s Fair- Montague County Cowboy Church, 1600 FM-455, Montague, TX 76251. Make plans to attend the Children’s Fair Sept. 30 in Montague. There will be numerous churches in attendance with games, prizes, food and much more. For questions call 940-841-0345.
September 30
GreenFest-Greenbelt (FM 455 access), Lake Ray Roberts Dam Rd., Denton, Texas. Be from noon to 6 p.m! Attendees can test their skills at archery, climbing, kayaking, biking and geo-caching or view demonstrations by craftsmen of the Cross Timbers eco-region. Kids can enjoy birds of prey and reptile exhibits, fossil digging, pony rides, a Backyard Bass competition and an inflatable obstacle course and slide. GreenFest provides affordable fun for the whole family. For more information call 682-365-8677.
October 6-8
Second MONDAY- 414 Pelham St., Bowie, TX, 76230. For more info call 940-872-4180.
October 6-7
Wichita County Mounted Patrol Texas Truck and Tractor Pull-WCMP Arena, Wichita Falls, Texas. Advanced tickets are available at Cavendar’s and The Browse Shop for $8. At the gate for $10 Gates open at 7 p.m. Kids six and under are free. For more info call 940-636-8145.
October 7-8
27th Annual Wilbarger Regional Craft Show-Wilbarger Auditorium, 2100 Yamparika St., Vernon, Texas, 76384. If you are a crafter, bring your family and friends out to the show Oct. 7 through Oct. 8. Call Rita Lingnau for more information at 940-553-3266.
