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JUNE
June 1–9 - Marfa
AGAVE FESTIVAL MARFA...
Celebrate the spiky succulent agave’s
influence on culture through food, film, music and science
with anthropologist & archaeologist lectures, film screenings,
author readings, live music, tequila tastings, mezcal-pairing
dinners & more at multiple locations over nine days! For
additional info & registration:
www.agavemarfa.com.
June 5–8 - Snyder
WEST TEXAS WESTERN SWING FESTIVAL...
The sound of Western Swing fills Snyder’s Coliseum for four
days, attracting 2,500 fans. Many arrive in RVs & come with
one thing in mind: dancing! After a Burgers & Beans the first
night, music begins daily at noon, continuing till after
11p.m. Featuring a dozen bands, each performing twice a day.
900 E. Coliseum Dr.
www.snyderchamber.org. (325)
573-3558.
events@snyderchamber.org.
June 14–15 - Uvalde
UVALDE HONEY FESTIVAL…
“The Honey Capital of the World.” Join
the fun “bee in your bonnet” hat competition, The Hive Jive
street dance, poker run, bake-off, live music, 5K, vendors,
lawn games, late night shopping and guest speakers on bee
education. Downtown. (830) 278-4184.
https://uvaldehoneyfestival.com.
June 21 - Pecos
56th
GOLDEN GIRL OF THE OLD WEST REVUE & LITTLE MISS CANTALOUPE
PAGEANT… Local teen
girls compete for the title of golden Girl, and younger girls
compete for the title of Little Miss Cantaloupe. Pageant
starts at 6pm at Pecos High School Auditorium. For more info:
Pecos Area Chamber of Commerce (432) 445-2406 or
www.pecostx.com.
June 21–22 & June 28–29 - Albany
81st
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 22 @ 5pm. BBQ 5pm
nightly. Tickets & Info: (325) 762-3838.
www.fortgriffinfandangle.org
or
fandangle@bitstreet.com.
June 26 - Pecos
WEST OF THE PECOS RODEO PARADE…
Local groups and other organizations
form around the Southwest gather to celebrate our county and
rodeo heritage. Parade starts at 10am off of Hwy 17 and ends
at the Sheriff’s Posse Barn. For more info: (432) 445-2406 or
www.visitpecos.com.
June 26–29 - Pecos
WEST OF THE PECOS RODEO…
“Home of the
World’s First Rodeo”, now in its 137th
year!
Four exciting nights of calf
roping, bronco riding, barrel racing, bull riding and much
more. For more info, please go to
www.pecosrodeo.com.
June 26–29 - Pecos
REEVES COUNTY SHERIFF’S POSSE NIGHTLY
DANCE… Come out to dance
under the stars with live entertainment nightly at the Reeves
County Sheriff’s Posse Barn. For more info: (432) 445-2406 or
www.pecostx.com.
JULY
July 4 - Odessa
24th
ANNUAL FIRECRACKER FANDANGO...
Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown
Odessa. Food trucks, family fun, fireworks show, classic car
show, great live musical entertainment and more! FREE Fun for
everyone! 5pm-10pm.
www.downtownodessatx.com.
(432) 335-4683.
July 13 - Pecos
9th
ANNUAL LA ONDA CAR SHOW & CONCERT…
Car show and bike exhibition, DJ entertainment, food vendors
and evening live music. Admission fee. 12pm-6pm. For more
info, please contact (432) 448-1102 or (432) 448-0770.
July 20 - Friona
14th
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;
fedc@wtrt.net; or
www.friona-chamber.com.
July 27 - Pecos
NIGHT IN OLD PECOS FESTIVAL…
Pecos Downtown festival hosts a variety
of vendors, games and plenty of activities for the children to
do. Come enjoy live music and the good food! 6pm-12am.
Admission fee. Please contact the Pecos Area Chamber of
Commerce: (432) 445-2406;
infopecostx@gmail.com; or
www.visitpecos.com.
AUGUST
August 9–10 - Sonora
46th
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;
(325) 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 7–14 - Friona
63rd 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.friona-chamber.com.
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