JUNE
June 5–6 - Haskell WILD HORSE PRAIRIE DAYS...
Western musical entertainers, ranch rodeo, parade, ranch horse
competition, kids’ rodeo, dance, trade show, cutting horse
contest and cowboy church service at Haskell Rodeo Grounds at
Civic Center.
www.haskelltxchamber.com. (940) 864-2477.
June 5–7 - San Elizario BILLY THE KID
FESTIVAL...
In 1876, Billy the Kid visited San Elizario! In June 2015,
learn the historical truths behind this event as the historic
breakout of Billy’s friend from the old El Paso County Jail is
re-enacted. See a mock shoot-out, tour the jail and 17 other
historic sites, plus arts & crafts. 9am to 6pm daily. (915)
851-0093.
www.BillyTheKidFestival.com.
June 10–13 - Snyder WEST TEXAS WESTERN SWING
FESTIVAL...
Hear the “best of the best” western swing musicians at this
annual gathering, including Jody Nix, Tommy Hooker, Bobby
Flores, Eddie McAlvain, Billy Mata & many more. The Coliseum.
Daily tickets $25 (or $23 in advance). For more info: (325)
573-3558 or visit
www.snyderchamber.org.
June 24 - Pecos WEST OF THE PECOS RODEO
PARADE...
Horse riders, rodeo participants and other organizations from
around West Texas come together to show off their best. Parade
begins at 10am. Free admission. For more info: (432) 445-2406;
infopecostx@gmail.com;
www.visitpecos.com.
June 24–27 - Pecos WEST OF THE PECOS RODEO...
“Home of the World’s First Rodeo”. Four exciting evenings
filled with calf roping, bronco riding, barrel racing & much
more. Rodeo begins at 7pm. Also a variety of vendors.
Admission varies on seating up to $14.Buck Jackson Rodeo
Arena. For more info:
infopecostx@cgmail.com;
www.pecosrodeo.com;
(432) 445-2406; or
www.visitpecos.com.
June 30 & July 1–4 - Stamford TEXAS COWBOY
REUNION AND RODEO...
“The Largest Amateur Rodeo in the World” will host 700
contest-ants in its 85th year, plus evening dances by
prominent country & western bands. Also western art, BBQ &
chuckwagon cook-offs/meals, Old Settlers Reunion, downtown
parade, fiddlers’ contest, trade show, poetry and cowboy
symposium. For info:
www.tcrrodeo.com or (325) 773-3614.
JULY
July 18 - Friona 10th ANNUAL CHEESEBURGER
COOK-OFF & FESTIVAL...
Start perfecting your cheeseburger recipes, and join in the
fun at Friona City Park on Main Street downtown to compete for
a first place prize of $1000 and second place $300. Also Car
Show sponsored by Friona Volunteer Fire Dept. (806-265-7264).
For more festival info: Friona Chamber of Commerce
fedc@wtrt.net
;
(806) 250-3491.
www.frionachamber.com.
July 24–26 - Mobeetie OLD MOBEETIE MUSIC
FESTIVAL ...
Come join us in Old Mobeetie, Texas! Bring your lawn chairs,
sit under the trees, and relax listening to great bluegrass,
gospel and country music. Enjoy concessions featuring homemade
ice cream by the Volunteer Fire Department. Camping spaces
available with 30 amp & 50 amp hookups. For more info: (806)
845-2028.
July 25 - Pecos NIGHT IN OLD PECOS AND
CANTALOUPE FESTIVAL...
This one day event runs from 6pm until midnight. The downtown
streets are blocked off with a variety of vendors, activities
and live music. Admission. For more information:
(432) 445-2406;
infopecostx@gmail.com; or
www.visitpecos.com.
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