JUNE

  June 3–4 - Haskell
WILD HORSE PRAIRIE DAYS... Western musical entertainers, ranch rodeo, parade, ranch horse competition, kids’ rodeo, BBQ cook-off, dance, trade show, cutting horse contest and cowboy church service at Haskell Rodeo Grounds at Civic Center. www.haskelltexasusa.com. (940) 864-2477.

  June 16–18 & June 23–25 - Albany
78th FORT GRIFFIN FANDANGLE ... Recapturing wild characters of the old west through a grand story, plus singing, dancing, horses & a herd of longhorns. Presented in a renowned amphitheater production, “Texas’ Oldest Outdoor Musical” features a local 400-member musical cast. Free activities all day. Parade Saturday 5pm. BBQ at 5pm nightly. www.fortgriffinfandangle.org or fandangle@bitstreet.com. For tickets & information: (325) 762-3838.

  June 24–25 - Sonora
43rd ANNUAL OUTLAW PRO RODEO & SUTTON COUNTY DAYS... Parade, dance, arts & crafts fair, PRCA Rodeo, food vendors, children’s rides, live entertainment and much more. Located at Sutton County Park & Arena Complex. For more information: chamber@sonoratexas.org; 1-888-387-2880 or www.sonorattexas.org.

  June 28–30 & July 1–2 - Stamford
TEXAS COWBOY REUNION & RODEO... “The Largest Amateur Rodeo in the World” hosts 700 contestants in its 86th year, plus evening dances by prominent country/western bands. Also western art, barbeque and chuckwagon cook-offs & meals, Old Settlers reunion, downtown parade, fiddlers’ contest, trade show, poetry and cowboy symposium. For more info: (325) 773-3614 or www.tcrrodeo.com.

JULY

  July 2 - Odessa
FIRECRACKER FANDANGO... Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Odessa. Food trucks, family fun, fireworks show, great live musical entertainment & more! Fun for everyone! www.odessa-tx.gov/downtownodessa. (432) 335-4683.

  July 16 - Friona
11th ANNUAL CHEESEBURGER COOK-OFF & FESTIVAL... Start perfecting your cheeseburger recipes, and join in the fun at Friona City Park in Friona on Main Street downtown to compete for a first place prize of $1000 & second place $300. Also enjoy DJ music all day. (806-265-7264). Contact Friona Chamber of Commerce for more festival info: frionachamber@wtrt.net; (806) 250-3491; fedc@wtrt.net; or www.frionachamber.com.

  September 10–17 - Friona