TEAGUE

–-Pulled Pork Sandwich Fundraiser benefiting Teague Christmas in the Park will be held Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Farmers Market in downtown Teague.
Brian Bower’s famous pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, and water will be available for $10 per plate from 11:00 a.m. until sold out.
To preorder, please contact Mike Gregory at 254-625-0807 or Brittany Brown 903-915-0542, or message Teague Christmas in the Park on Facebook.

WORTHAM

—Wortham Trade Days will be held Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to dark.
Come out and shop vendors in downtown Wortham, Texas on 2nd Street (behind Dollar General).
For more information, contact Brenda Chaney at 832-7722-22771 or join their group on Facebook.

–The Seventeenth Annual Wortham Blues Festival, honoring “Blind” Lemon Jefferson, hosted by the Wortham Area Chamber of Commerce, will take over downtown Wortham, Texas on Saturday, September 8, 2018.
Line-up for this year’s event will be One Less Monkey, Classie Bailou, and Bobby Mercy Oliver and the Jam City Review.
Gates open at 3:00 p.m.; music starts at 6:00 p.m.
At the Seventeenth Annual Blue Festival, event-goers can again expect a lot of bang for their buck – the admission fee is only $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and FREE for kids five and under.

FAIRFIELD

–Show off your pride and joy during the Poker Run in Fairfield, Texas on Friday, September 7, 2018, don’t forget that we will also have judi online games.
Held in conjunction with the 21st Annual Show of Wheels, car show enthusiasts are invited to take a driving tour of the Fairfield area, while trying for the best (or, worst) poker hand for prizes.
Registration will open at 1:00 p.m. at Bayless NAPA Auto and close at 4:30 p.m. NAPA is located on the southeast corner of Highways 84 and 75.
Event is FREE for Show of Wheel contestants. Cost is $10 per vehicle for everyone else.
Hotdogs and drinks available prior to the cruise downtown.  A map of the cruise route will be available.
Cruise will end at the Freestone County courthouse and poker winners will be announced at approximately 6:30 p.m. There will be awards for the best and worst poker hands.
For more information, contact Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at 903-389-5792.

–The Big T Memorial BBQ Cookoff & Music Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8, 2018 at the fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas.
Musical lineup: Friday night includes Blacktop Mojo & JB And The Moonshine Band. Bands take the stage beginning at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night’s entertainment features Mitch Ballard with D. Vincent Williams and Chris Kirkpatrick (of NSYNC); Cameron Nelson; and Little Texas. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. each night.
Friday night tickets are $15 each; Saturday night entry is $20 each.
This year is a Lone Star BBQ sanctioned event. Prize money and trophies total a whopping $10,000.
Fee is $200 per team.
There will be a Cook’s Choice Calcutta on Friday evening, and a second Calcutta competition on Saturday for Beans.
Teams may enter online at www.BigTMemorial.com or the day of the event.
New this year is a Kids’ Cooking Event on Saturday. They will be serving up creative takes on the classic slider. Cost is $15; rules may be found online.
If you love playing 42, there is one more reason for you to join the fun on Saturday. The first ever 42 Tournament, sponsored by XTO Energy Farrar Production Office, will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Green Barn. Registration starts at 5:00 and entry is $20 per person.
Tickets for the big raffle are on sale now, and may also be purchased at the event. Raffle tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100.
Title Sponsor for the Big T Memorial BBQ Cookoff & Music Festival is the City of Fairfield.
Proceeds benefit children with special needs in Freestone, Anderson, Navarro, Leon, & Limestone Counties.

–The 21st annual Show of Wheels will be held Saturday, 7, 2018 on the Courthouse Square in downtown Fairfield, Texas from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm.
Registration is $25 after September 1st.
Up for grabs are Cash Prizes, Trophies, and Plaques. Over 30 judged classes, plus Best In Show and Most Club Participation.
Admission is FREE for spectators. Come see the Cars, trucks, motorcycles and exotics.
Also on the Square will be the Fairfield Antique Tractor Show.
Contact the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce to enter at 903-389-5792 or via email to chamber@fairfieldtx.com
Show of Wheels is sponsored by the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

–The Ladies Downtown Poker Stroll will be held in conjunction with the Show of Wheels event on Saturday, September 8, 2018 on the Courthouse Square.
Registration will open at 10:00 a.m. at the Chamber tent, and close at 12:30 p.m.
A $100 Gift Card Award for Best Poker Hand will be presented. Winner announced during Show of Wheels awards.

—Fairfield’s Citywide Garage Sale is being held Saturday, September 8.
See pages 1 & 4-B for a map to find your favorite treasures.

–Members of the Texas State Coonhunters Association will be in Fairfield this weekend for competition.
Friday, September 7th will be the Professional Kennel Club (PKC) Open Hunt event. Saturday, September 8th will host the United Kennel Club (UKC) Bench Show and Hunt.