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JUNE
June 1–3 - San Elizario
BILLY THE KID FESTIVAL...
In 1876, Billy the Kid visited San Elizario! In June 2018,
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.
www.BillyTheKidFestival.com.
(915) 851-0093.
June 6–9 - Snyder
WEST TEXAS WESTERN SWING FESTIVAL...
Hear the "best of the best" western swing musicians at this
annual gathering, including Jody Nix, Bobby Flores, Jake
Hooker, Billy Mata, Jeff Woolsey & many more. The Coliseum.
Daily tickets $25 (or $23 in advance). (325) 573-3558. Visit
www.snyderchamber.org
for more info.
June 6–10 - Marfa
2nd
ANNUAL AGAVE FESTIVAL MARFA...
Celebrate the spiky succulent agave with anthropologist
lectures, film screenings, live music, pop-up textile market,
tequila tastings, mezcal-pairing dinners, and more at multiple
locations! For additional info:
www.agavemarfa.com.
June 27–30 - 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:
www.pecosrodeo.com;
or
www.visitpecos.com.
JULY
June 30 - Odessa
23rd
ANNUAL FIRECRACKER FANDANGO...
Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Odessa. Food trucks,
family fun, fireworks show, great live musical entertainment
and more! Fun for everyone! FREE. 5pm-10pm.
www.downtownodessatx.com.
(432) 335-4683.
July 21 - Friona
13th
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). For more festival
info: Friona Chamber of Commerce (806) 250-3491;
frionachamber@wtrt.net;
or, fedc@wtrt.net;
or
www.frionachamber.com.
July 28 - Pecos
NIGHT IN
OLD PECOS FESTIVAL...
This one day event starts is 6pm until 1am. The downtown
streets are blocked off with a variety of vendors, activities
and live music. Admission. For more information, call (432)
445-2406, e-mail
infopecostx@gmail.com,
or visit
www.visitpecos.com.
August 10–11 - Sonora
45th ANNUAL SONORA RODEO & SUTTON COUNTY DAYS...
Saturday night dance with Radney Foster, parade, arts &
crafts, food vendors and children's activities. Located at
Sutton County Park & Arena Complex. FMI:
chamber@sonoratexas.org;
1-888-387-2880; or www.sonorattexas.org.
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.
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