Cornerstone Full Gospel Church of Fairfield is hosting their 10th Annual BBQ Cook-off and Communitywide Lunch this weekend in the Civic Center (Green Barn) located at the Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas.
Deadline to enter is Wednesday, August 17th at 12:00 noon, so call NOW at 214-668-6601 and speak with Felicia Brackens to enter.
The cook-off will include Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, Cook’s Choice, and Chicken; and is a SAUCE Optional competition to be judged by various community members. Entry fee is $100 per 4-person team.
In addition, there will be a Pinto Beans Cook -Off with a $5 entry.
All meat cooked will be used for the luncheon to be served at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20th in the Civic Center and will include sides and a drink.
Everyone is welcome to dine in the Green Barn. Lunch is FREE to all in the community to enjoy on a first- come, first- served basis until there is none left.
You do not want to miss out on this good food!
Entry fees for those competing in the BBQ Cook-off are $100 per 4-person team. Ten teams out of all the teams will be drawn to have their meat provided by the church.
Additional teams are welcome; but must supply their own meat for the cook-off.
Contact Felicia at 214-668-6601 for additional details.
Entry fees for the Pinto Beans Cook-Off is $5. Be prepared to cook at least one (1) quart (you must purchase all ingredients, including pinto beans).
Cooking may start at home beginning on Thursday, August 18th. Beans are due in for judging at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 20th.
Call Felicia at 214-668-6601 to enter.
Also on Tuesday, August 23rd, Cornerstone Full Gospel Church will host “Feed the Community” FREE lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church Fellowship Hall, located at 303 State Highway 75 North, Fairfield, Texas 75840.
Dine-In or Take Out is available. For Take Out orders, call 214-668-6601 or 903-389-9595.
Please join us for fun and free BBQ!!
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
WED., AUG 17TH
–Teacher Appreciation Dinner beginning 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. All area teachers, and their families, are invited for dinner, bingo and door prize giveaways. RSVP to Tonya@fumcfairfield.org or 903-389-2225.
THURS., AUG 18TH
–8th Grade Parent Meeting at Dew ISD beginning 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
AUG 19TH & 20TH
–Annual BBQ Cook-off & Community-wide FREE Lunch (Saturday at 12:00 noon). Pinto Beans Cook-Off on Saturday judging on Saturday morning (may be cooked at home). Sponsored by Cornerstone Full Gospel Church of Fairfield. For information and to register your team, call Felicia Brackens at 214-668-6601.
SAT., AUG 20TH
–Recycle Day in Fairfield behind the Junior High School from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Paper, plastic and metal. NO glass.
–Hunter Ed Course from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Lunch provided by Fairfield Nationwide Specialty Risk. Cost is $15; course is for ages 9 & up. Sponsored by Freestone County Game Management Association.
SUN., AUG 21ST
–144th Anniversary & Homecoming beginning 3:15 p.m. at 326 Huckaby Street in Fairfield. Guest: Dr. Donald Smith, Jr. and Antioch B.C. For more information, contact fmbcholiness@gmail.com or call 903-389-2298.
TUES., AUG 23RD
–‘Feed the Community’ free lunch at Cornerstone Full Gospel Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church Fellowship Hall. Dine-in or take-out available. For take-out orders, call 214-668-6601 or 903-389-9595.
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
SAT., AUG 27TH
–A Night at the Tuscan Flair – Spoken Word & Music Showcase from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets online at tuscanflair.org
TUES., AUG 30TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
WED., AUG 31ST
–First Day of School for Faith Academy of Freestone.
SAT., SEPT 3RD
–BTW/JAB Alumni Walk-A-Thon for Education at Brooks/Washington Park beginning at 9:00 a.m. Four-mile walk, prizes, refreshments, and certificates awarded. Contact Doris Nealy at dnrnealy@gmail.com
–Evening Market on Main Street from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at 406 Main Street in Teague. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music.
TUES., SEPT 6TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
FRI., SEPT 9TH
–Kids Style Bicycle Cruise at the Freestone County Courthouse. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Hotdogs, chips and a drink, popcorn, DJ Theresa Farris, Prizes for Best in Show. Part of Fairfield Chamber’s annual Show of Wheels event.
–Fairfield High School Homecoming football game.
SEPT 9TH-10TH
–Big T Memorial State Championship Cookoff. Includes Touch-A-Truck, Disc Golf, Kid’s Cookoff Challenge, 42 Tournament, and more. www.bigtmemorial.com
SAT., SEPT 10TH
–24th Annual Show of Wheels on the square in downtown Fairfield. Over 30 judged classes and numerous specialty awards. Early registration only $20. Vendors, cold drinks, plenty of shade, Ladies’ Poker Stroll, Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club. 903-389-5792 or chamber@fairfieldtx.com
–Fairfield City-wide Garage Sale. Only $10 to get on the map, 903-389-5792.
–Wortham Blues Fest on Main Street in downtown Wortham, Texas. Stay tuned for details.
SUN., SAT 11TH
–Candidate Tour stop at Butler Community Center, including Cedric Davis – Democratic candidate for Texas House District 13. Event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.
TUES., SEPT 13TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
SAT., SEPT 17TH
–Recycle Day in Fairfield behind the Junior High School from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Paper, plastic and metal. NO glass.
TUES., SEPT 20TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
SEPT. 23RD-24Th
–Mini Major Championship at Freestone County Raceway in Wortham. Focus on youth riders with a large national vibe. For More info, visit www,freestonmx.com
SAT., SEPT 24TH
–Breakfast with Santa 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Green Barn Civic Center in Fairfield. Hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
–Freestone County Game Management Association Banquet at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
TUES., SEPT 27TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
SAT., OCT 1ST
–Family Fun Day by Trooper Damon C. Allen Memorial Foundation will include picnic, K9 demonstrations, vendors, Dachshund Derby, Border Collie demonstrations, car show & swap meet, and more. Save the date.
–Evening Market on Main Street from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at 406 Main Street in Teague. Food trucks, live music, and local vendors.
–Rock N’ Roll Freight Train Anniversary Party in the KNES radio station parking lot from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. to celebrate the show and host Bill Booth for Roll n’ Through the air waves, entertaining listeners for 32 years!
SAT., OCT 8TH
–Sporting Clays Shoot by Kindness From Case Memorial Foundation, Inc. at Case Robinson Memorial Range, 442 FM 833 East, Fairfield.
FRI., OCT 14TH
–Wortham High School Homecoming football game.
SAT., OCT 15TH
–ALLen 4 Heroes Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf Club at The Vineyards in Teague. Cost is $80 per golfer or $320 per team. Sponsorships available. Allen4heroes@gmail.com This event honors all LEOs. Proceeds benefit local high school seniors as well as first responders as the need arises.
–Freestone Medical Center Health Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Free flu shots and blood typing, Yoga with Sheila Raye of Adrenaline Fitness, Bounce House and obstacle course, Community Costume Contest.
–Annual Parkfest at Teague City Park. Vendors, kids activities, 3rd annual Teague Chamber Car Show ($25 entry). More details to come.
SUN., OCT 16TH
–Freestone Medical Center Health Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Free flu shots and blood typing, Yoga with Sheila Raye of Adrenaline Fitness, Bounce House and obstacle course, Community Costume Contest.
MON., OCT 17TH
–Culpepper & Merriweather Circus returns to Teague, Texas. Stay tuned for details.
THURS., OCT 20TH
–Quarterly Meeting of Friends of Fort Boggy State Park. meetings begin at 12:00 Noon with a light lunch served at 11:30 a.m. at the Centerville Municipal Building, 325 St. Mary’s Street, Centerville, TX 75833. Questions about the meetings can be directed to friendsoffortboggy@gmail.com
WED., OCT 26TH
–Boo on the Square and Howls & Meows event in downtown Fairfield. Stop by The “Times” booth to have your picture taken for our 21st annual Trick-or-Treat edition.
OCT 26Th-29TH
–Teague Ex-Students Homecoming week. Bonfire, Scholarship Golf Tournament, Pep Rally, Crowning of the Homecoming Royals, football game, Friday Nigh Social, Homecoming Parade, Banquet and Mix-n-Mingle on Main Street. For more information about dues, banquet tickets and this year’s event, call 903-644-0606 or email TESABoard@outlook.com
FRI., OCT 28TH
–Teague High School Homecoming football game.
SAT., OCT 29TH
–Pinktober 5K Glow Run, Vendor event, Music and family fun day from 3:00 p.m. to dusk. Hosted by Freestone Medical Center and the GHS Eagles Cross Country team.
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