SEPTEMBER

  September 7 - Lubbock
BUDDY HOLLY'S BIRTHDAY BASH... The Buddy Holly Center hosts its yearly musical extravaganza to honor its native son and rock n' roll legend-Buddy Holly. Guided tours, educational activities, screening of "The Real Buddy Holly Story," birthday cake, and refreshments will also be available. www.buddyhollycenter.org. (806) 775-3560.

  September 15–22 - Friona
62nd ANNUAL MAIZE DAYS... Visit the "Cheeseburger Capital of Texas" for its Maize Days' Miss Friona Pageant, Saturday parade, games, arts & crafts, and food vendors. Friona Chamber of Commerce: (806) 250-3491. www.frionachamber.com.

OCTOBER

  October 13 - Clyde
PECAN FESTIVAL... All day in downtown Clyde, events include early morning 5K run, Little Miss Pecan Pageant, pecan pie bake-off, parade, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, children's games & bounce houses, live music, car show, and street dance. For more information, contact Clyde Chamber of Commerce: (325) 893-4221.

  October 13 – Floydada
PUNKIN DAYS... "The Pumpkin Capital of USA" celebrates autumn harvest on the second Saturday in October with pumpkin games, arts & crafts, 5K run, pumpkin carving and painting & a lively wheelbarrow competition. www.FloydadaChamber.com .  (806) 983-3434.

  October 13–14 - Shamrock
SHAMROCK IRISH CRAFT FEST... Craft fair with 75 booths with different varieties of crafts and a full concession stand. Shamrock Community Center, 915 South Main, Shamrock, Texas. Sat 9-6; Sun 12-4. Contact: (806) 256-2501.  v