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Panhandle Plains: September - October September September 1—PAMPA: Pampa Fine Arts Association’s 27th Annual Chautauqua Includes food, entertainment, games, exhibits and crafts. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Park. E-mail: r_morriss@sbcglobal.net 806/665-0343 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-7—ABILENE: Zero to 60 Automotive fine art exhibit. Grace Museum. www.thegracemuseum.org 325/673-4587 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-Oct. 18—CANYON: The Griffin Collection Includes European, American Southwest and Mexican furniture, as well as a variety of Southwestern textiles. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-Oct. 19—LUBBOCK: Tobacciana Stevens Gallery, National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. www.NRHC.com 806/742-0498 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-Oct. 25—BIG SPRING: Heritage Museum presents Sports Stars from Howard County Show celebrates famous sports figures. Heritage Museum. www.bigspringmuseum.com 432/267-8255 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-Oct. 26—AMARILLO: Amarillo Museum of Art Exhibits Girl Friend! the Barbie Sessions hangs in the Childers Gallery. Dichroic Color, Light & Space Sculpture is in the Johnson Gallery. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-Nov. 30—LUBBOCK: Anthony Quinn: A Lifetime of Creating & Collecting Art Quinn created a large body of art and collected more than 3,000 items ranging from ancient Roman artifacts to modern art. The Museum of Texas Tech University. www.museum.ttu.edu 806/742-2442 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-Dec. 31—LUBBOCK: Medieval Southwest: Manifestations of the Old World in the New Exhibit will display buttons, coins and pottery discovered in archaeological digs along with rare books and maps. Texas Tech University Southwest Collection/Special Collections. www.swco.ttu.edu 806/742-3749 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 1-Feb. 8—LUBBOCK: James T. Wheat: Pioneer Spur Collector Macy Gallery, National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. www.NRHC.com 806/742-0498 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 3-10—SAN ANGELO: The Secret Life of Girls Offers an honest and unflinching dramatization of teen-girl angst. Angelo Civic Theatre. www.angelocivictheatre.com 325/949-4400 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 3, 10, 17, 24—SAN ANGELO: Fort Concho Speaker Series Offers lunchtime talks on area heritage and history. Fort Concho. www.fortconcho.com 325/481-2646 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 4—SAN ANGELO: Manny Campos Band Features live blues. 208 S. Oakes St. 325/653-0437 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 4-6—SWEETWATER: TSTC Sammy Baugh Football Classic Includes four football games. Mustang Bowl. www.sweetwatertexas.org 325/235-5488 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 4-13—ABILENE: West Texas Fair & Rodeo Includes exhibits, rodeo, livestock shows and a carnival. Parade is 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 in historic downtown Abilene. Taylor County Expo Center. 325/677-4376 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 5—AMARILLO: First Friday Citywide Art Walk Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. 806/352-7262 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 5—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail Art venues showcase fabulous works of art. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 5-6—OLNEY: One Arm Dove Hunt www.onearmdovehunt.com 940/564-5445 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—BIG SPRING: Big Spring Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert Big Spring Municipal Auditorium. www.bigspringsymphony.com 432/264-7233 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—BIG SPRING: Comanche Warrior Triathlon Challenging course features a 500-meter swim, 30K ride and 5K run. Comanche Trail Park. www.bigspring-cvb.com 432/264-7233 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—COLEMAN: Dove Festival Includes a fish fry in honor of hunters and landowners. Bill Franklin Center. www.colemantexas.org 325/625-2163 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—HAMLIN: Citywide Garage Sale Garage sale listings and city maps are available at the chamber office. 245 S. Central. 325/576-3501 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—QUANAH: Geochaching Park Volunteer Doug Holbert gives a practical introduction to this sport. Includes a hike. Copper Breaks State Park. 940/839-4331 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—SAN ANGELO: First Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center Includes art, music, food, blacksmiths, kids activities and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2505 Martin Luther King. www.chickenfarmartcenter.com 325/653-4936 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—SAN ANGELO: Lily Fest Civic League Park. 325/657-4279 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6—SAN ANGELO: Longhorn Tour A park interpreter discusses the features of this magnificent breed. Call for times. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 6, 20—QUANAH: Campsite Talks Copper Break State Park. 940/839-4331 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 8—SAN ANGELO: Home Builders Association of San Angelo Annual Golf Tournament San Angelo Country Club. 325/949-1040 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 11—ABILENE: Artwalk Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 11—AMARILLO: Good Times Barbecue Cook-Off Attracts more than 110 cooking teams and more than 8,000 barbecue fanciers to the largest barbecue cook-off in the Panhandle. Three blocks in downtown Amarillo. www.amarillo-chamber.org 806/373-7800 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 11-28—SAN ANGELO: Chaps This rootin’-tootin’ musical comedy is a head-on collision between Monty Python and Tex Ritter. Angelo Civic Theatre. www.angelocivictheatre.com 325/949-4400 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 12-13—ELECTRA: Homecoming Includes Friday night football game, 10 a.m. parade on Saturday, free bean feed, car show, arts & crafts booths, and street dance. www.electratexas.org 940/495-3577 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 12-13—GORDON: Antique Tractor Show/Parade & Pull 254/693-5676 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 12-20—AMARILLO: Tri-State Fair Includes a PRCA rodeo and all the activities expected in a top-notch regional fair. Fairgrounds, 10th and Grand Street. www.tristatefair.com 806/376-7767 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—ABILENE: Downtown Dayz Come downtown for outdoor music, sidewalk sales, working artists, walking history tours and more. 325/672-9696 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—ABILENE: Philharmonic Concert Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 or 800/460-0610 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—BALLINGER: Citywide Garage Sale Takes place all over town. www.ballingertx.org 325/365-2333 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—GOODLETT: Goodlett Gospel Jamboree Pease River Playhouse. 940/674-2477 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—QUANAH: 25th Annual Fall Festival Includes car and tractor show, arts & crafts, cow patty bingo, museum tours and more. Downtown, Courthouse. E-mail: quanahcoc@cebridge.net 940/663-2222 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—QUANAH: Cowboy Poetry Begins at 8 p.m. Copper Breaks State Park. 940/839-4331 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—RALLS: Cotton Boll Fest Includes entertainment, ballet folklorico, cotton boll contest, tractor pull, agriculture displays, arts & crafts, children’s activities, cotton boll queen contest, and street dance. Downtown Ralls on the Square. www.cityofralls.org 806/253-2342 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13—SAN ANGELO: Adult Bird Adventures Begins at 7:30 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 13-14—BROWNWOOD: 2008 West Texas Teams Trail Championship Bass Tourney Lake Brownwood. www.westtexasteamtrail.com PANHANDLE PLAINS September 14—BROWNWOOD: Annual St. John’s Arts & Crafts Fair Features local and areawide vendors. 325/646-7482 or 325/648-2724 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 16-20—WICHITA FALLS: Texas-Oklahoma Fair Features vendors, arts & crafts entries, live bands, carnival rides, livestock shows, exotic petting zoo, Beanie Burger eating contest and more. Multi-Purpose Events Center. www.joetomwhite.com 940/720-2999 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 18—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours. Amarillo Museum of Arts. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 19-21—ABILENE: Elmo Makes Music Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and their Sesame Street friends share their love of music. Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 19-21—ABILENE: USTRC Team Roping Championships Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn. 325/677-3476 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 19-21—BROWNWOOD: Reunion Celebration Includes vendor booths, midway, live entertainment, concerts featuring Stoney Larue on Friday night and Mark Chesnutt on Saturday night, and special Sunday performances. Downtown Brownwood. www.brownwoodtx.com 325/641-1182 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 19-21—BUFFALO GAP: Flea Market Old-fashioned flea market includes antiques, collectibles and everything else. Under the Oaks, Hwy. 89. 325/572-3327 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20—ALBANY: Annual Albany Garage Sale Begins at 8 a.m. 325/762-2525 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20—BIG SPRING: Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Old Settlers Pavilion at Comanche Trail Park. www.geocities.com/rsvp79720 432/264-2397 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20—BRONTE: Fort Chadbourne Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Butterfield Stage Show will be centered on stories of the stage as it traveled through the historic fort. Includes dinner. Fort Chadbourne. www.fortchadbourne.org 325/743-2555 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20—DALHART: Downtown Block Party Includes game booths, food booths, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more. 3rd, 4th and 5th blocks of Denrock. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20—STAMFORD: MacKenzie Trail Festival Includes Duggan’s Parts Plus Car Show, Hell or High Water Barbecue for Bucks Cook-off, TCR Bullfest, country-and-western dance, horseshoe pitching contest, trade show and food vendors. On the Square and TCR Grounds. www.stamfordcoc.org 325/773-2411 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20—TAHOKA: Harvest Festival. Homecoming begins on Friday night. Saturday activities includes car show, live band, king, queen and princess contest, cow patty bingo, entertainment, arts & crafts, children’s activities, food vendors, Starz (music) Contest . Downtown Tahoka on the Square. 806/441-0061. PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20-21—SAN ANGELO: Arts & Crafts Show Wells Fargo Pavilion. 325/653-7785 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 20-21—SAN ANGELO: Latino American Festival Hours are noon to midnight Saturday and 6 p.m. to midnight Sunday. Paseo Santa Angela. 325/812-6550 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 21—BUFFALO GAP: Vintage Base Ball Interpreters and volunteers illustrate how the game has changed between 1883 and the present. Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William. 325/572-3365 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 22—AMARILLO: Kwahadi Indian Dancers Annual Indian Summer Ceremonial Begins at 7:30 p.m. Kwahadi-Kiva Indian Museum. www.kwahadi.com 806/335-3175 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 23-27—ABILENE: West Texas Book & Music Festival Includes a reception for local authors, brown bag lunches, Texas Cookbook Gala, reception for Texas authors, Hall of Texas Authors, panel discussions on self-publishing, Texas Rangers and West Texas Gospel Hymnfest. www.abilenetx.com/apl 325/676-6017 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 24-27—BIG SPRING: Howard County Fair Features exhibits, arts & crafts, food, carnival, nightly entertainment and stock shows. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Howard County Fairbarns. www.howardcountyfairoftexas.com 432/268-9335 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 25-27—GRAHAM: Knights of Columbus Ranch Rodeo Young County Arena. www.grahamtxchamber.com 940/549-3355 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 25-28—ABILENE: Ward Brothers Seniors Team Roping Association Finals Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn. 325/677-3476 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 26—ALBANY: Back to Albany Enjoy a cowboy breakfast behind Bank Park, vendors with arts & crafts and food, music, air castles in the park and more. 325/762-2525 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 26-27—LUBBOCK: Flatland Film Festival Offers a short film competition and film invitational. The Underwood Center for the Arts. www.flatlandfilmfestival.com PANHANDLE PLAINS September 26-27—POSTOAK: Busy Bee Quilt Show Includes quilts on display, craft items, and a trash and treasure sale. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Building. E-mail: wlwcobb@hotmail.com 940/567-2771 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 26-27—WICHITA FALLS: Falls Fest Includes an arts & crafts market, games, multiple stages featuring different bands, Kids Korner, CASI-sanctioned chili cook-off, and Falls Fest Nuts & Bolts Motorcycle Run. Lucy Park. www.fallsfest.org 940/692-9797 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 26-28—ABILENE: 14th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Features nightly balloon glow, arts & crafts, games, food booths, children’s contests and street dances. Hare & Hound Race is Saturday morning. Red Bud Park. 325/795-0995 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 26-28—JACKSBORO: Texas 13th Cavalry Annual Muster & Drills Spend the day traveling back in time while observing these re-enactors as they assemble and go through their drills. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. 940/567-3506 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—ABILENE: Colors of Life Art Show & Sale Offers art by area artists who are ages 55 or older. Wesley Court Retirement Community. 325/437-1184 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—BIG SPRING: Harvest Saturday Participants enjoy nature tours and hayrides along the scenic drive. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Scenic Mountain, Big Spring State Park. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/big_spring 432/263-4931 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—DUMAS: Annual Museum Day & Antique Tractor Show Includes arts & crafts, entertainment, quilt show and great food. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Window on the Plains Museum. E-mail: dumasmuseum@windstream.net 806/935-3113 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—EDEN: Fall Fest Celebration Includes a parade, arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, dunking booth, children’s activities, Extreme Sports Bounce and Slide, World Class Bull Ride, dinner and dance with the music of Bobby Flores. www.edentexas.com 325/869-2211 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—GRAHAM: Western Heritage Features a fiddlers competition, music, food vendors and craft booths. Downtown Square. www.grahamtxchamber.com 940/549-3355 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—JACKSBORO: Guys & Gals Car Show Hours are 5:30 to 8 p.m. On the Courthouse Square. www.jacksborochamber.com/73/guys-and-gals-car-show-4 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—LEVELLAND: Texas’ Last Frontier Ranch Heritage Tour Visit historic ranches and other sites of historical interest in West Texas. The tour culminates with a barbecue dinner and country-and-western music. www.ci.levelland.tx.us 806/229-2741, 806/894-4062 or 806/266-5484 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—QUANAH: Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Quanah Country Club. E-mail: quanahcoc@cebridge.net 940/663-2222 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—SAN ANGELO: Armed Forces Chili Cook-Off Goodfellow Recreation Camp. 325/234-3056 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27—SAN ANGELO: National Museum Day Fort Concho, 630 S. Oakes. www.fortconcho.com 325/481-2646 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27-28—ABILENE: NBHA District 9 Barrel Racing Taylor County Expo Center. 325/677-4376 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27-28—SAN ANGELO: Gun & Knife Show Wells Fargo Pavilion. 325/653-7785 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27-Jan. 4—ALBANY: A Cell of One’s Own: Denny Pickett Exhibits paintings by this Texas landscape artist. The Old Jail Art Center. www.theoldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 PANHANDLE PLAINS September 27-Jan. 4—ALBANY: Whistler: Realism in Print Features an exhibition of prints from the Dr. Richard L. Shorkey Collection. The Old Jail Art Center. www.theoldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 PANHANDLE PLAINS October October 1-Dec. 31—BORGER: Shaping History, Molds from the Past Features a collection of antique butter molds and chocolate molds. Hutchinson County Museum, 618 N. Main. 806/273-0130 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 2—SAN ANGELO: River City Blues Band Offers live blues. 208 S. Oakes St. 325/653-0437 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 2-5—ABILENE: National Team Roping Horse Association Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn. 325/677-4376 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 3—AMARILLO: First Friday Citywide Art Walk Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. 806/352-7262 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 3—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail Art venues showcase fabulous works of art. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 3-4—BROWNFIELD: Harvest Festival Queen talent show is Friday. Festival and coronation are Saturday. Coleman Park. www.brownfieldchamber.com 806/637-2564 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 3-4—GRAFORD: Possum Fest Great Outdoors BBQ & Chili Cook-Off Includes cook-off, live and silent auction, dance, live band, vendors, shopping and games. www.possumkingdomlake.com 940/779-2424 or 888/779-8330 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 3-4, 10-11—BUFFALO GAP: Ghost Tours Listen to ghostly tales that relate to the history of the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. The buildings at the village hold stories of lynchings, death and decay. Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William. 325/572-3365 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 3, 5, 7—ABILENE: Carmen Performed by Abilene Opera Association members, special guest artists and a children’s chorus. Paramount Theatre. 325/676-7473 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—ABILENE: Fifth Annual Spirit of the Frontier Festival Entertaining and educational living history festival celebrates the spirit of the frontier. Includes children’s games, food, music and cannon fire. Meet frontier soldiers, settlers, cowboys and Indians. Frontier Texas! Parade Grounds. 325/437-2800 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—ABILENE: Philharmonic Concert Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 or 800/460-0610 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—CHILDRESS: Tour d’ Cotton Bike Ride Ride the hills and valleys with cotton fields along the way. Includes rides of varying lengths. Fair Park. biz.childresstexas.net/tourdcotton (no www) 940/937-2197 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—COLEMAN: Fiesta de la Paloma Includes vendors with arts & crafts, food and miscellaneous items; entertainment; and the crowning of Miss Coleman County. Rodeo Grounds & Expo Center. www.colemantexas.org 325/625-2163 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—ELECTRA: Semi-Annual Citywide Garage Sale Maps of garage sales locations are available at the Chamber of Commerce office. Downtown Electra. www.electratexas.org 940/495-3577 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—QUANAH: Range Firefighting Presents a program on range firefighting and management. Copper Breaks State Park. 940/839-4331 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—SAN ANGELO: Start Your Engines! The San Angelo Symphony revs up with John Adams’ A Slow Ride in a Fast Machine, DeFalla’s evocative Nights in the Gardens of Spain and Berlioz’ Symphony Fantastique. San Angelo City Auditorium. 325/658-5877 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—SAN ANGELO: Dave Macey Gravesite — The Mystery Remains Hear the story at 10 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4—SAN ANGELO: First Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center Includes music, art, kids activities and more. 2505 Martin Luther King. www.chickenfarmartcenter.com 325/653-4936 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4-5—ABILENE: Butterfield & Trails West Tour Ride the trail road traveled by the Butterfield Overland Stage 150 years ago while enjoying the sights, sounds and discoveries found along the route today. www.bilbreytours.com 325/676-2556 or 325/692-1308 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4-5—SHAMROCK: Irish Craftfest Includes 60-plus booths with homemade items, collectibles, jewelry and much more. Shamrock Community Center. 806/256-2501 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4, 11, 18—QUANAH: Campsite Talks Copper Breaks State Park. 940/839-4331 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 4, 25—AMARILLO: Kwahadi Indian Dancers Annual Indian Summer Ceremonial Begins at 7:30 p.m. Kwahadi-Kiva Indian Museum. www.kwahadi.com 806/335-3175 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 5—GARDEN CITY: 52nd Annual St. Lawrence Fall Festival Includes German sausage, barbecue, arts & crafts, bingo and auction. Held 15 miles away in the community of St. Lawrence. 432/397-2268 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 5—SAINT LAWRENCE: Fall Festival Enjoy homemade German sausage, games, auction, and arts & crafts. St. Lawrence Catholic Church. 432/397-2268 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 9—ABILENE: Artwalk Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 10-12—SAN ANGELO: NCHA Cutting Horse 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena. 325/653-7785 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11—ABILENE: Downtown Dayz Come downtown for outdoor music, sidewalk sales, working artists, walking history tours and more. 325/672-9696 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11—AMARILLO: Second Saturday Wildcat Bluff Nature Center Each month features a different program. www.wildcatbluff.org 806/352-6007 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11—MINERAL WELLS: Crazy Water Festival Celebrates with all types of vendors, children’s area, continuous entertainment on two stages, live-action gunfights, judged car show and more. Downtown near Baker Hotel. www.crazywaterfestival.com 940/682-9598 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11—QUANAH: Cowboy Poetry Doc Wood and Hal Newsom return with their award-winning show and original Texas poetry at 8 p.m. Copper Breaks State Park. 940/839-4331 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11—QUANAH: Trap Shoot Rock Hill Arms and Mercantile. 940/663-6180 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11—SAN ANGELO: Adult Bird Adventures Hours are 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11—SAN ANGELO: Archaeology Fair Fort Concho. 325/481-2646 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11-12—ABILENE: Texas Gun & Knife Show Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 or 830/257-5844 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11-12—PAMPA: Pampa Fine Arts Association’s 42nd Arts & Crafts Festival & Member’s Art Show Features original handmade arts & crafts, variety of food at the gourmet booth and art exhibit. M.K. Civic Auditorium. E-mail: r_morriss@sbcglobal.net 806/665-0343 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 11-12—STANTON: Old Sorehead Trade Days Features arts & crafts, furniture, jewelry, clothing and antiques. Enjoy live entertainment, food and more. Historic Downtown Streets and Community Center Complex. www.stantontex.com 432/756-2006 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 13-18—BIG SPRING: Mustang Draw Woodcarvers Club Show & Sale Includes four days of classes and a two-day show. Dora Roberts Community Center, 100 Whipkey Drive. 432/399-4510 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 14—SAN ANGELO: Taste of San Angelo Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1st Federal Credit Union Spur Arena. 325/949-2821 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 16—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours. Amarillo Museum of Arts. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 17—SAN ANGELO: New Folk Series 2008 — Brooks Williams Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 325/653-6793 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 17-18—JACKSBORO: Red Steagall Wagon Train The park is the starting point of the wagon train’s annual journey to Fort Worth. See the wagons as they start arriving. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway. 940/567-3506 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 17-19—BUFFALO GAP: Flea Market Includes antiques, collectibles and more. Under the Oaks. 325/572-3327 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 17-19—RANGER: Eastland County History Production Includes a parade, living history interpreters, skits of historical events, music, demonstrations, on-site exhibits, contests, Sunday services and more. Commerce Street, one mile south of Ranger Main Street. E-mail: rhps@txol.net 254/647-3340 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18—ABILENE: A Prairie Home Companion featuring Garrison Keillor Abilene Christian University, Moody Coliseum. 325/674-2441 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18—ABILENE: Fashions for the Cure Fun Run & Walk Historic Downtown Abilene. 325/672-0040 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18—MINERAL WELLS: Kiwanis Crazy Kicker Distances for this bike ride are 100 miles, 65 miles, 55 miles, 37 miles, 22 miles and 10 miles. Mineral Wells West City Park. E-mail: kiwaniscrazykicker@hotmail.com 940/682-8451 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18—QUANAH: Fall Garage Sale Maps are available. 940/663-2222 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18—WICHITA FALLS: Shrimp & Wine Festival Includes shrimp, wine, art and music. On the grounds of the Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar. www.downtownproud.com 940/322-4525 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18-19—CANADIAN: Fall Foliage Festival Includes arts & crafts, nature tours, tour of homes, foliage viewing and activities at Lake Marvin. E-mail: canadiantx@sbcglobal.net 806/323-6234 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18-19—SAN ANGELO: AQHA Horse Show 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena. 325/653-7785 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 18-19—STRATFORD: Stratford Sporting Day of Traditional Driving Features a gathering of drafts, horses, mules, ponies and their drivers with their favorite carriages, wagons or carts. They take a tour through town and arrive at the Rodeo Arena for a cones course, carriage classes and games in the afternoon. Rodeo Arena, 501 S. Main. E-mail: GreentreeM@aol.com 806/753-4400 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 19—ABILENE: Jordan Shriners’ Circus Taylor County Expo Center, Coliseum. 325/677-4376 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 19—SAN ANGELO: Chaparral Challenge Mountain Bike Race Includes a road and mountain bike tour for those who are not competing. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Chaparral Pavilion. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 24—BIG SPRING: Senior Fun Fest Big Spring Senior Citizens Center, 1019 Simler. 432/267-1628 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 24-25—ABILENE: 24fps Short Film Competition Paramount Theatre. 325/676-9620 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 24-25—COLEMAN: West Texas Bike Fest Includes bike games, bike show, scenic rides, food, vendors, live music and much more. Franklin Expo Center. E-mail: bbowen15122@verizon.net 325/625-1318 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 24-25—JACKSBORO: Bluegrass Festival Open stage starts at 3 p.m. Friday and guest bands play from 6 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, open stage is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with guest bands performing from 1 to 10 p.m. Mitchell Resort and RV Park. www.jacksborochamber.com/81/bluegrass-festival-3 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 24-26—SAN ANGELO: Roping Fiesta 1st Community Credit Spur Arena. 325/653-7785 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 24-Nov. 22—SAN ANGELO: Grace & Glorie An ex-New Yorker moves in with a rural senior as a hospice worker. Their opposite cultures clash in both comedic and poignant moments. Angelo Civic Theatre. www.angelocivictheatre.com 325/949-4400 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25—AMARILLO: Llano Cemetery by Twilight Tour Visit the oldest section of Llano Cemetery and hear stories of past people and places. Llano Cemetery. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25—BROWNWOOD: Billy Blanks’ Greater Love Campaign Blanks, creator of Tae Bo, teaches classes. Brownwood Coliseum. www.fitbyfaith.net 325/642-3049 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25—DALHART: Halloween Carnival Features food, fun and games for the entire family. Includes a costume contest. Rita Blanca Lake Coliseum. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25—GOODLETT: Pease River Opry Pease River Playhouse. 940/674-2477 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25—JACKSBORO: Annual Ghost Walk Take a guided walk to see the historic buildings after dark. Begins at 8 p.m. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. 940/567-3506 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25—SAN ANGELO: Third Annual Wiener Dog Races Includes small dog races, costume contests, obstacle course and stupid pet trick competitions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25-26—ABILENE: KTAB Home & Holiday Expo Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Abilene Civic Center. 325/692-4242 or 325/676-6211 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 25-Feb. 8—LUBBOCK: Toys of Yesteryear Stevens Gallery, National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. www.NRHC.com 806/742-0498 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 26—BUFFALO GAP: Historic Village Fall Festival Enjoy game booths for children and lots of family fun. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William. 325/572-3365 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 28—LEVELLAND: Ag Awareness Tour Offers breakfast, lunch and a tour of a variety of agriculture facilities, such as a cotton gin, peanut plant and more. www.levelland.com 806/894-3157 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 29—JACKSBORO: Halloween Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. www.jacksborochamber.com/69/halloween PANHANDLE PLAINS October 30—SAN ANGELO: Halloween Tours & Programs at Fort Concho Features special evening tours of the fort by lantern light. Tours are conducted by staff in 1880s uniforms and clothing. Fort Concho. www.fortconcho.com 325/481-2646 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 31—BROWNWOOD: Pumpkin Fest Family friendly harvest celebration includes games, candy, bounce houses and more. Abundant Life Church, 1120 Belle Plain. www.abundantlifechurch.com 325/643-4738 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 31—LEVELLAND: Scare on the Square Offers a safe, fun and exciting way to trick-or-treat for children. Downtown Levelland. www.levelland.com 806/894-3157 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 31—LUBBOCK: Heritage Halloween at the NRHC Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. www.nrhc.com 806/742-0498 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 31—QUANAH: Trick or Treat Downtown Quanah. 940/663-2222 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 31-Nov. 1—SAN ANGELO: 46th San Angelo Swimming & Diving Invitational 325/659-3433 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 31-Nov. 2—COLEMAN: Gun & Knife Show Heritage Hall. www.colemanheritagehall.com 325/624-5544 PANHANDLE PLAINS October 31-Nov. 22—SAN ANGELO: The Dixie Swim Club This touching, hilarious comedy features five Southern women who get together every August. Angelo Civic Theatre. www.angelocivictheatre.com 325/949-4400 PANHANDLE PLAINS back to top

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