Fourth of July celebrations will take over the week in Freestone County, beginning with a patriotic parade down Teague’s Main Street on Thursday, and ending with fireworks in Wortham’s Oil City Park next Tuesday.
Here are the main events:
Teague
The Teague 4th of July Rodeo takes over this week with nightly performances starting at 8:00 p.m. on June 29th, June 30th, and July 1st at the Teague Rodeo Arena.
The 93rd annual event will kick off on Thursday evening with a patriotic Rodeo Parade down Main Street at 6:00 p.m.
Make plans to come early for the Teague Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Burger Fundraiser beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Teague Community Center.
Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl contest will be held in conjunction with the parade. Line up will be 5:30 p.m. at the Teague Hotel.
Kids entering must be able to right through the parade with no assistance (no leading). Belt buckles awarded, and winners will be introduced each night of the rodeo.
Local rodeo event entries opened Monday, June 26 and will close at noon on Wednesday, June 28th. Call 254-625-2169 to sign up for:
–Wild Cow Milking ($200)
–Double Mugging ($100)
–Junior Barrels ($35)
–Junior Ribbons ($35)
–Senior Ribbons ($60)
Senior Ribbon Roping is open to Freestone County residents only. All other events are open to the world.
Additional rodeo events include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bulls, Tie Down, Breakaway, Barrels and Team Roping.
Mutton Bustin’ performances with be held nightly at 7:00 p.m. A total of 62 kids have signed up to compete on Thursday and Friday. The top five from each night will advance to the Saturday night performance.
Southside Shores
Fourth of July Parade will be held Saturday, July 1st at Southside Shores beginning at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the entrance to Southside Shores off FM 416.
Following the parade, join your neighbors at the Community Center for hot dogs at noon. Please plan on contributing to the lunch, if you have a large group attending.
Bring your own drinks and chairs.
For more info, contact Peggy Manuel at 972-948-5503.
Fairfield
Celebrate the red, white and blue on Saturday, July 1st at the fairgrounds in Fairfield.
There will be fun and games under the pavilion starting at 6:00 p.m. with fireworks show beginning at dark.
Enjoy face painting, Kona Ice, and tune in to Texas 99.1 KNES for the FINAL STOP for the Rock-n-Roll Freight Train show with host Bill Booth.
Event is hosted by the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Wortham
Come join the City of Wortham for the ‘4th on Main’ Parade on Tuesday, July 4th.
Bring your wagon, ride your bike, gator, tractor, ATV, mule, motorcycle, horses, make a float, drive your old car, dress up your pet and/or yourself and walk!
All parade registrants should meet at the High School to be put in parade line-up order by 8:30 a.m. The parade will start at 9:00 a.m.
Registration is FREE. Be sure to turn in your registration form by Friday, June 30th to Wortham City Hall or Farmers State Bank in Wortham.
Stay after the parade for fun, community fellowship, hotdogs, chips, water, snow cones and waterslide!
Don’t forget your chairs, towels and Patriotic spirit!
All food and drinks are free for everyone, while supplies last.
Then, head out to the Oil City Park for Unite Celebration 2023, hosted by First Baptist Church of Wortham.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Food will be available with concessions benefiting Wortham Cheerleaders. Baked goods will benefit 2024 Project Grad.
There will be a Kids Zone with water activities, and fun and games.
Home Run Derby will be held at 4:00 p.m. Entry is $20.
Cornhole Tournament will begin at 6:00 p.m. Entry is $20 per team.
Fireworks show will begin at dark, around 9:00 p.m.
Streetman
The 26th Annual Streetman Lawnmower Parade & Celebration will be held Tuesday, July 4th beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Decorated entries line up (Main Street & Hwy 80) at 9:30 a.m. for judging.
Parade route will be extended to pass by as many spectators homes as possible, for those who prefer to watch from their own yards.
There will be lots of FREE fun to follow the parade at the Streetman Fire Station, including a free hotdog lunch (even if the parade is rained out).
This community event is held in honor of the memory of Tommy J. Bryant who started the tradition with a flag attached to his lawnmower.
Donie
First Baptist Church of Donie is hosting the Annual Fourth of July Community Picnic and Cookout, held Tuesday, July 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The event features a cookout, a cornhole tournament, and waterslide for the kids.
Join the community on the lawn across from First Baptist Church at 309 Worthy Street in Donie.
Happy Birthday, America!
Additional Community Events
THURS., JUNE 29TH
–Splash Day at Fairfield Library beginning at 10:00 a.m.
–Wild Things Zoofari at Teague Public Library beginning at 2:00 p.m.
FRI., JUNE 30TH
–BINGO for kids beginning 2:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
–Family Game Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Teague Public Library
SAT., JULY 1ST
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium. First Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., thru October. For info, call 903-389-3336 or send an email to armadilloemporium@gmail.com
–FINAL STOP for the Rock-n-Roll Freight Train from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at KNES Texas 99.1 radio station parking lot. Come out, listen to the show live and visit with host Bill Booth to celebrate his retirement.
Bring your lawn chairs and coolers, and let’s PARTY!
–Fireworks Show at the fairgrounds in Fairfield. Show begins at dark. Fun and activities under the pavilion beginning at 6:00 p.m., including face painting and Kona Ice.
TUES., JULY 4TH
–Wortham’s annual ‘4th on Main’ Parade begins at 9:00 a.m., line up at 8:30 a.m. at the High School. Hotdogs, Snow cones and waterslides following the parade. Register by June 30th at Wortham City Hall.
–26th Annual Streetman Lawnmower Parade & Celebration. Parade starts at 10:00 a.m., line up at 9:30 a.m., followed by lots of free fun and hotdog lunch (even if the parade is rained out!).
–Annual Fourth of July Community Picnic and Cookout from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Donie. Includes cookout, a cornhole tournament, and waterslide for the kids.
–Unite Celebration 2023 at Wortham’s Oil City Park beginning at 5:00 p.m. Home Run Derby ($20), Cornhole Tournament ($20 per team), Concessions, Kid Zone with water activities. Coordinated by First Baptist Church of Wortham.
WED., JULY 5TH
–Storytime for Pre-K beginning 10:00 a.m. at Fairfield Library.
THURS., JULY 6TH
–Arts Class beginning at1:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
FRI., JULY 7TH
–Movie in the Morning beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Fairfield Library.
–Snake of Texas at 5:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
SAT., JULY 8TH
–18th Dogan Alumni Reunion from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. One-day event includes lunch, BINGO, Memorial Service, Balloon Release, Big Broadcast, Domino Tournament, Card Games, and more.
MON., JULY 10TH
–Ambassador meeting 12 noon at Fairfield Chamber office.
TUES., JULY 11TH
–Coffee at the Library beginning 11:00 a.m. at Fairfield Library.
–Annie’s Project Workshop for women farmers & ranchers 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Round Prairies Baptist Church Family Life Center. Six-week workshop for $60 per person. RSVP to Erin AgriLife Extension Office at 903-389-3436.
–3-D Printing Class at Fairfield Library beginning at 1:00 p.m.
WED., JULY 12TH
–Storytime for Pre-K beginning 10:00 a.m. at Fairfield Library.
THURS., JULY 13TH
–Science Day at Fairfield Library beginning at 1:00 p.m.
–A Real Mad Hatter Bubble Show at Teague Public Library beginning at 2:00 p.m.
FRI., JULY 14TH
–BINGO beginning 2:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
JULY 14TH & 15TH
–Annual Peach Festival on the courthouse square in Fairfield. Corn Hole, Music by Kate Watson, Street Dance, Food Trucks, 5K by Faith Academy, Little Miss Peach pageant, Peach Ice Cream contest, and more.
SAT., JULY 15TH
–Free Rock Painting event at Teague Library from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Supplies provided, all ages welcome.
TUES., JULY 18TH
–Tea Party at Fairfield Library beginning at 11:00 a.m.
–3-D Printing Class beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
WED., JULY 19TH
–Storytime with guest author beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Fairfield Library. Author Tamara (Neal) Rittershaus is reading her books Mermaids Don’t Fart and Eel’s Book of Mermaid Jokes.
JULY 19TH-21ST
–Kids Art Camp at Armadillo Emporium from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. each day. Learn fundamentals of drawing, painting and sculpture. Ages 7-16. Call 903-389-3336 to sign up.
THURS., JULY 20TH
–Arts Class beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
–Cool School with Ms. Maria at Teague Public Library beginning at 2:00 p.m.
FRI., JULY 21ST
–Movie in the Morning at Fairfield Library beginning at 10:00 a.m.
SAT, JULY 22ND
–First Annual ‘Beat the Heat’ Car and Bike Show at the fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ($25 entry fee). Show starts at 10:00 a.m., Awards at 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction, Concessions, and Snow Cones. Proceeds benefit ‘Texas Oilfield Angels.’ Also, Cornhole Tournament starts at 6:00 p.m. 903-390-6244 or 903-987-1237 for info.
–Christmas in July – Vendors Pop-Up Shop at Tuscan Flair Event Center in Fairfield from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
–Teague Farmers NIGHT Market from 3pm-9pm at 406 Main Street in Teague. Food trucks and live music, to local produce, meats, jellies, jams, breads, and a ton of other handmade, homemade, or homegrown one of a kinds. For details, email to teaguefarmersmarket@gmail.com
TUES., JULY 25TH
–Pokemon & Video Game at Fairfield Library beginning at 1:00 p.m.
–3-D Printing Class beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
WED., JULY 26TH
–Storytime for Pre-K beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Fairfield Library.
THURS., JULY 27TH
–Science Day at Fairfield Library beginning at 1:00 p.m.
–Pizza and a Movie at Teague Public Library beginning at 2:00 p.m.
JULY 29TH & 30TH
–Freestone Farmers Night Market from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Email FreestoneFarmersMarket@gmail.com for Vendor forms.
SAT., AUG 2ND
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium. First Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., thru October. For info, call 903-389-3336 or send an email to armadilloemporium@gmail.com
AUG 26TH & 27TH
–Freestone Farmers Night Market from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Email FreestoneFarmersMarket@gmail.com for Vendor forms.
SAT., SEPT 5TH
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium. First Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., thru October. For info, call 903-389-3336 or send an email to armadilloemporium@gmail.com
FRI., SEPT 8TH
–2nd Annual Show of Wheels Kids-Style Bike Parade on the courthouse square in Fairfield. More details closer to event.
SAT., SEPT 9TH
–25th Annual Show of Wheels car show on the courthouse square in Fairfield.
–City Wide Garage Sale in Fairfield.
SAT., SEPT 16TH
–40th Class Reunion for FHS Class of ’83 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Tuscan Flair in Fairfield. Cost is $50 per person, RSVP to Doris (Solomon) McCoy by August 5th.
SAT., SEPT 23RD
–Santa in September featuring breakfast, crafts, and visits with Santa Claus.
SEPT. 29TH-30TH
–Big T Memorial State Championship BBQ Cook-Off at the fairgrounds in Fairfield. Touch-A-Truck, Kids Cook-off, Disc Golf, 42 Tournament, Corn Hole Tournament, Live Music and more. Visit www.bigtmemorial.com for details.
SAT., OCT 7TH
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium. First Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., thru October. For info, call 903-389-3336 or send an email to armadilloemporium@gmail.com
SAT., OCT 14TH
–Allen 4 Heroes Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf Club At The Vineyards. Stay tuned for details.
WED., OCT 25TH
–Boo on the Square in downtown Fairfield.
THURS., OCT 26TH
–Good Witch Ride hosted by Fairfield Chamber. All welcome to join.
SAT., OCT 28TH
–Annual Parkfest in Teague. BBQ Cookoff, Car Show, Vendors, Food, Volleyball, Cornhole, Games, and fun for all. This year will include the Special Outlaw Gunfighters Performance Shows.
SAT., NOV 25TH
–Small Business Saturday local shopping event.
SAT., DEC 2ND
–Christmas on the Square in downtown Fairfield. Parade, Christmas story, Nativity performance, Kids Activities, and Visits with Santa Claus.
SAT., DEC 16TH
–Jingle All the Way on the courthouse square in Fairfield. Fun and games for the kids.
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