JUNE

  June 9 - McKinney
MCKINNEY GARDEN CLUB GARDEN & HOME TOUR... Experience six beautiful gardens and homes on Saturday, 10am-5pm, as presented by the McKinney Garden Club. For tickets, go to www.mckinneygardenclub.org.

  June 15–16 - Cisco
CISCO TEXAS PIE FEST... Let's have a good old-fashioned summer celebration in downtown Cisco, TX. This unique pie-centric festival will have lots of family fun, games, pie-baking contests, arts & crafts, entertainment,  food & 40 foot all-you-can-eat pie buffet! (254) 442-2893. www.ciscotxpiefest.com.

  June 9–10 - Greenville
COTTON BOLL ARTFEST... This arts & crafts festival features hand-made jewelry, pottery, artwork & more on the grounds of the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. For more information, call (903) 450-4502, or visit http://www.amacmuseum.com .

  June 14–16 - Wichita Falls
31st LEGENDS OF WESTERN SWING MUSIC FEST... Hundreds of western swing musicians in 3 days of performances: Dave Alexander, Jake Hooker, Bobby Flores, Tracy Byrd, Jason Roberts, Billy Mata, Redd Volkaert, Mikki Daniel, Coby Carter and more. MPEC Events Center. For more info: (318) 792-3303; gloriamiers@tx.rr.com; or www.thelegendsofwesternswing.com.

  June 22–23 & June 29–30 - Albany
80th FORT GRIFFIN FANDANGLE... Recapturing wild characters of the old west through a grand story, singing, dancing, horses & a herd of longhorns. Presented in a renowned amphitheater production, "Texas' Oldest Outdoor Musical" features a huge local musical cast. Free activities all day. Parade June 23 @ 5pm. BBQ 5pm nightly. Tickets & Info: (325) 762-3838. www.fortgriffinfandangle.org or fandangle@bitstreet.com. 

JULY

  July 1 - Commerce
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION… Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday at Centennial Park with a parade, live bands on stage, kid’s activities, food & bounce houses. Held 6pm-9pm at the park’s Eddie Moore Sports Complex. Enjoy fireworks at 9:30pm. For more info: (903) 886-3950 or info@commerce-chamber.com.

  July 3–4 - Granbury
OLD-FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION... The Granbury Chamber of Commerce's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration is the community's signature event, drawing tens of thousands to Granbury with a hometown parade, decorated bike contest, rodeo, live shows and acclaimed fireworks. The Chamber invites you to join us July 3rd & 4th! (817) 573-1622. www.granburychamber.com.

  July 14 - Weatherford
PARKER COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL... Historic Downtown features over 200 arts, crafts, food & activity vendors, SWEET PARKER COUNTY PEACHES, special stage entertainment, children's events & the Famous Peach Pedal Bike Ride. www.peachpedal.com or http://www.peachfestivaltx.com . (888) 594-3801.

  July 17 - Hico
136th OLD SETTLERS REUNION… Since 1882, Hico has been celebrating the area’s heritage with a variety of events. Hico City Park. For more information: (254) 796-4221 or www.hico-tx.com.

AUGUST

  August 7–11 - De Leon
PEACH & MELON FESTIVAL AND GOLDEN SATURDAY... Parade, dances, pageant, tractor pull, fruit competitions, car show, vendors, arts & crafts, foods, antique tractor show, and events for all ages. (254) 893-6600 or (254) 893-2083.

  August 17–25 - Denton
NORTH TEXAS STATE FAIR & RODEO… Join us for the largest livestock show in the area with championship rodeos, live music, carnival, food, exhibits, cook-offs & more. North Texas Fairgrounds. www.ntfair.com or (888) 381-1818 or (940) 387-2632.

SEPTEMBER

  September 8 - Sanger
40th ANNUAL SELLABRATION... Historic Downtown event features live music; arts, crafts, food & activity vendors; kid's zone; Little Miss & Mr. Sanger Pageant; street-dancing. Expected attendance is 4,500. 8am-8pm. Vendors apply ASAP. http://www.sangertexas.com/sanger-sellabration-2018. (940) 458-7702.

  September 8 - Denton
19th ARTS & AUTOS EXTRAVAGANZA... Saturday on Denton's historic downtown square, 110 W. Hickory St. FREE admission. Classic/hot rod/custom car, truck & motorcycle show, fine art & crafts show, live music, Kid Zone, and festival foods make this fun for the entire family. 9am to 3pm. (940) 349-8529, www.dentonmainstreet.org, or info@dentonmainstreet.org .

  September 12–15 - Alvarado
126th ANNUAL PIONEERS & OLD SETTLERS REUNION... Parade, queen's contest, baby contest, car show, carnival, fiddler's competition, vendor booths, desserts bake-off, and concerts including Asleep at the Wheel! L. Keith Renfro, P.O. Box 217, Alvarado, TX 76009. Free Admission. $2 & Up Parking. (817) 680-0726.

  September 14 - Greenville
RALLY ROUND GREENVILLE FESTIVAL... General street festival is family fun. Begins with Friday night Kick-Off Concert on Courthouse Square & music continues throughout the weekend. Kids Alley, MRV Espana-Circus Act, bicycle ride, street dance & art show are also part of the fun. Expected attendance 8,000 to 10,000. Vendors apply ASAP for best placement. E-mail shelley@greenvillechamber.com, or call (903) 455-1510.

  September 15 - Springtown
34th ANNUAL WILD WEST FEST... On the Square, 9am-4pm. Parade at 10am. Over 200 booths, food/drinks, kid's activities & rides, live entertainment, Old West gunfight shows, 19th annual BBQ cook-off, and live bull riding & mutton bustin'. Booths: $85+ elec. (optional). Food vendors: 10x10=$125+ electric. Set-up starts 6am. (817) 220-7828. www.wildwestfestival.org.

  September 21–22 - Commerce
BOIS D’ARC BASH… “The Bois d’Arc Capital of Texas” hosts its 33rd Annual Bash downtown. Saturday: Arts & crafts, food, music, games, 5K run, parade, golf tournament, carnival & Texas wine tasting. Sept 15: Miss Bois d’Arc Pageant. www.commerce-chamber.com. Email: info@commerce-chamber.com. (903) 886-3950.

  September 21–23 - Cleburne
WHIPP FARM ANTIQUE ALLEY SHOW... Discover 200 dealer booths at Whipp Farm at 1900 E. on FM4 South during the community's bi-annual Antique Alley & Yard Sale. Vendor Inquiries Welcome! For more information: (817) 648-9183; www.whipp.farmfarmproductions.com; or whipp.farm.antiques@gmail.com .

  September 21–23, 2018 and April 19–21, 2019 - Grandview
ANTIQUE ALLEY TEXAS...  Scattered over 30+ miles—the communities of Grandview, Cleburne, Keene, Alvarado, Venus, Maypearl & along the way—have "treasures" hidden in many locations. Pull into provided parking & do not park on state highways. www.AntiqueAlleyTexas.com or FB/AntiqueAlleyTexas. (817) 666-5024. Maps available online or during show in Grandview.

  September 22–23 - Comanche
COMANCHE COUNTY POW-WOW... 37th annual heritage festival, live entertainment, great food, artisan & commercial vendors, art & photography show, state sanctioned BBQ cook-off, antique tractor show, largest car show in Central Texas. Approx. 10,000 attendance in beautiful shady City Park. Visit ComancheChamber.org. (325) 356-3233.

OCTOBER

  October 20 - Kerens
14th ANNUAL COTTON HARVEST FESTIVAL... Enjoy country lifestyle foods, hot air balloons, street dance, arts & crafts, carnival, live entertainment, chili cook-offs, mule wagon rides, antique tractor show & pull, quilt show, pageant, classic cars & more! 9:30am-11pm. Historic Downtown. East of Corsicana on Hwy 31. www.kerenscottonharvestfestival.com. (903) 396-2665.

  October 20 - Whitesboro
53rd ANNUAL PEANUT FESTIVAL... Celebrate over 50 years of family fun in downtown Whitesboro. Approx. 20,000 visitors visit the entertainment-filled day. Arts & crafts, food vendors, tractor exhibit, carnival, musical entertainers, drawings and lots of fun. Free to public. Vendor space available. Chamber of Commerce: (903) 564-3331.  v.