If you are a fan of good food, and love a good garage sale, this is your weekend!
Wortham City Wide Garage Sale will be held in Wortham, Texas on Saturday, April 29th. Participants will choose their own hours.
The Community Care Club will host their annual CCC SuperSale Fundraiser at the Southern Oaks Fire Department from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th. SOVFD is located at 120 Southern Oaks Drive just off FM 416. Good Eats food trailer will be on site for breakfast and lunch
Butler will host a Community Garage Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th at the E.E. Wheat Community Memorial Center. This is also the day of their ‘Lil Taster of Butler’ event, serving the best in downhome cooking beginning at 11:00 a.m., $15 donation per plate.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Streetman Volunteer Fire Department will serve up their annual Fish Fry and Cake Auction at the fire house. Dinner will be served until they run out of food, and the auction for dessert will start at 6:00 p.m. Door prizes and surprise raffle item will also be available.
Gamers are invited to attend Teague Young Famers BINGO Night from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th at the THS Cafeteria. Cost is $10 for 2 BINGO cards, popcorn and water. Proceeds go back to the kids!
Freestone County Go Texan Scholarship Association is hosting their 2nd Annual BBQ Cook-Off this weekend April 28th & 29th at the W.L. Moody Fairgrounds in Fairfield. This is an IBCA Sanctioned Event with $5,000 Add-On Prize Money.
Update: We are keeping an eye on the forecast for this weekend, and making back up plans for the rain! We have plans to move some things around under covered areas. We all hope for dry and sunny, but just in case, y’all stay tuned for updates!
Bring your tents & umbrellas, we still plan to have a good time and cook awesome food! In the meantime, pray for a dry weekend.
On Friday, the cook teams meeting is 6:00 p.m. at the big band trailer, horseshoes games begin at 7:00 p.m., and Cooks Choice and Desserts will be turned in at 8:00 p.m.
On Saturday, Beans will be turned in at 10:30 a.m., Chicken at 12:00 p.m., Ribs at 1:30 p.m., Brisket at 3:00 p.m.., and Cornhole games begin at 4:00 p.m.
Judges will be needed both days, for those wanting to volunteer their tastebuds.
In addition to the Cook-Off and tournaments, there will be vendors and a silent auction. Live music is scheduled as follows:
Friday
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Jake Ryan & Kyle Shwartz
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Logan Allison & Jacob Gonzales
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Pushwater
Saturday
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Steve Murray & Kevin Ellis
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Kortney Jean & Rich Holan
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Wesley Pruitt Band
Come on out and enjoy the fun, while supporting your community fundraisers.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Community Events
THURS., MAY 4TH
–Cinco De Mayo networking event from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Los Primos restaurant is being hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Bring your business cards and enjoy networking with other business owners, and maybe win some door prizes. The Fun is on us! Food & Drinks are on you.
SAT., MAY 6TH
–Election Day for City of Teague, City of Wortham, Fairfield ISD, and Wortham ISD.
–Lemonade Day – Fairfield, annual youth entrepreneur event. Sponsorship available by contacting Chamber office at 903-389-5792.
–Opening Day for Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium. First Saturday of each month, thru October. For info, call 903-389-3336 or send an email to armadilloemporium@gmail.com
–Kid Fish Derby at Lake Limestone from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE and open to kids 16 and under. To register, send an email to jewettchamber@sbcglobal.net
–Post Oak Cemetery near the Donie Community will host their annual Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Bring a potluck dish, and come early for a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m.
–Wortham VFD Annual Bar-B-Q & Cake Auction beginning at 6:00 p.m. Kids $6, Adults $10. Raffle tickets available for AR-15 Rifle and Ice Hole Coolers.
SAT., MAY 13TH
–3K Run benefitting Miss Freestone County Makensy Isaacs as she competes in Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant this summer. Registration and Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds in Fairfield. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. and awards after the last racer finishes. Wear your best neon / colorful attire. Cost is $20 early registration, $30 after May 3rd.
–‘Worthy of the Calling’ preteen and ladies conference hosted by Cowboy Heritage Church of Freestone from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Guest Speaker is Heather Johnson. Lunch provided along with door prizes and goodies. Register at https://forms.gle/W1UUx8Tp5nZeFVnb6
–Mother’s Day Boho Brunch from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Tuscan Flair in Fairfield. Event features Comedienne Ms. Vickie, Tournament for Uno, Spades and Dominos, an Omelette Bar and Complimentary Mimosa Bar. $35 per person, or $60 for two.
MAY 19TH – 21ST
–Disc Dog Texas State Championship returns to Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.
SAT., MAY 20TH
–Boles Family Sporting Clays Shoot from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Case Robinson Memorial Range in Fairfield. Hosted by the Freestone County Shotgun Gun in honor of a club member who lost his dad. For more info, contact Whitney McKinley at 903-640-3209 or Josh Holcomb at 903-394-1459.
–Teague City Wide Garage Sale.
–Recycle Event from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. FHS/FJH area (Post Oak Road). Collecting paper, plastic and metal. NO glass.
–Freestone County Classic Steer & Heifer Jackpot Show beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the fairgrounds. For info, call the Extension office at 903-389-3436.
SAT., MAY 27TH
–Market on Main from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 406 Main Street in Teague. Local Vendors, Live Music, and Food Trucks.
SAT., JUNE 3RD
–Putt Fore a Purpose Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf at The Vineyards beginning at 9:00 a.m. Entre is $400 per team of four. Includes 18-hole green fee, cart rental, driving range and balls, lunch, and swag bag. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Extras are Happy Gilmore Shot, Mulligans, and Marshmallow Drive. Proceeds benefit events and activities for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce (including the 4th of July fireworks show). 903-389-5792 or chamber@fairfieldtx.com
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium. First Saturday of each month, thru October. For info, call 903-389-3336 or send an email to armadilloemporium@gmail.com
–Fajitas & Margaritas Progressive Dinner featuring country singer Peter Sinclair. Nacho Bar and Tex-Mex fruit drinks served at the Freestone County Historical Museum, followed by Fajitas and Margaritas at the historic Moody-Bradley House, with a final stop for Tex-Mex Desserts and Coffee at the Freestone County Courthouse. Tickets $50 per person, tables $250 for 4 or $500 for 8. Call 903-388-3664 to reserve. Benefitting the Freestone County Historical Commission and the Fairfield History Club Scholarship Funds and Community Outreach Projects. Sponsorships available.
JUNE 12TH – 17TH
–Freestone County Fair & Rodeo. Parade, Miss Freestone pageants, Ag Mechanics Show, Livestock Show and Sale, Carnival, Home & Garden Show, Music, and Rodeos. For all the details, visit online at www.fcfar.org
WED., JUNE 14TH
–Tea With Miss Texas – Miss Averie Bishop from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the historic Moody-Bradley House. RSVP to the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at 903-389-5792.
SAT., JUNE 17TH
–Recycle Event from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. FHS/FJH area (Post Oak Road). Collecting paper, plastic and metal. NO glass.
SAT., JULY 1ST
–Fireworks Show at the fairgrounds in Fairfield.
JULY 14TH & 15TH
–Annual Peach Festival on the courthouse square in Fairfield. Corn Hole, Music by Kate Watson, Food Trucks, 5K by Faith Academy, and Activities.
SAT., SEPT 16TH
–40th Class Reunion for FHS Class of ’83 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Tuscan Flair in Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.
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