Fall is in full swing with tons of activities each weekend. Here are just a few:
Join Pack N Mail in celebrating two years in Fairfield! Stop by Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for snacks and refreshments while shopping store wide sales and signing up for door prizes.
Pack N Mail is located at 413 E. Commerce Street (on Highway 84 across from Family Dollar).
The annual Trooper Allen Family Fun Day will be held at the fairgrounds in Fairfield from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Join the all-day fun with a Car Show and Swap Meet, Dachshund Derby, K-9 demonstrations, cornhole tournament, food trucks, children’s area with bounce house, raffle, foam party, pet costume contest, Fallen Heroes 5K, live music, and more!
Register for events at Trooper Damon C. Allen Memorial Foundation (trooperallen.com)
After that, travel to Teague for the Evening Market on Main from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., also on Saturday, October 1st.
This month is expected to have a TON of vendors coming out, along with food trucks, live music, produce, local meats, jellies, jams, and lots of other goodies.
The Market is located at 406 Main Street in Teague.
But there’s more!
Fans of the Texas 99 KNES “Rock N’ Roll Freight Train” will want to be sure to attend the 32 years Anniversary celebrating host Bill Booth.
The Party will be held in the KNES parking lot from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Come out and listen to the show and visit with the incomparable Bill Booth.
For more community events, see below:
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Community Events
FRI., SEPT. 30TH
–Family Game Night: BINGO at Teague Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All materials and prizes provided. All ages welcome.
SAT., OCT 1ST
–Celebrate 2 Years in Fairfield with Pack N Mail. Serving snacks and refreshments from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy Store Wide Sales! Plus, door prizes and raffles. 413 E. Commerce Street in the Heritage Place shopping strip.
–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.
–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!
SUN., OCT 2ND
–Revealing of Historical Marker for Booker T. Washington School in Teague at 3:00 p.m. Held at J.A. Brooks Street at Monroe Street where the school used to be (a Baptist Church is there now).
TUES., OCT 4TH
–BINGO Night at Fairfield Library beginning at 5:30 p.m.
–National Night Out from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 8th Avenue City Park in Teague. Free food, drinks, games, and bounce houses, and Karaoke and music provided by Shooting Star Entertainment. Hosted by Teague Police Department.
–National Night Out from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Oil City Park in Wortham. Free food, drink and fun with Wortham Police Department.
FRI., OCT 7TH
–FREEO Go Texan Cornhole Tournament at the Case Robinson Memorial Range. $40 a team, bags fly at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy pre-party with Pushwater for the Kindness From Case Sporting Clays Shoot.
SAT., OCT 8TH
–Sporting Clays Shoot by Kindness From Case Memorial Foundation, Inc. at Case Robinson Memorial Range, 442 FM 833 East, Fairfield. Flight A registers at 6:30 a.m., Safety meeting at 7:30 a.m., birds fly immediately following. Flight B registers at 9:00 a.m., Safety meeting at 10:00 a.m., birds fly immediately following. After Party at The Venue at G Bar Ranch to include lunch, awards, auction and raffle.
–Family Picnic & First Responders Appreciation Day at Sloppy Bottom Park in Streetman. Live music, games, fun, food. Parking is $10 (first responders free). Gates open at 10:00 a.m., Cornhole tournament at noon, and FREE fish or BBQ plates at noon.
–Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake State Park beginning at 2:00 p.m. hosted by Uncle Mike’s Outdoor Kitchen. Event free with park entry.
–Black Light Night Hike at Fairfield Lake State Park beginning promptly at 8:30 p.m. at the South Boat Ramp. Join our rangers as we look for REAL LIVE scorpions with black lights and practice spider sniffing! Park fees apply.
SUN., OCT 9TH
–Ancient Hebrew Scroll Display from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
THURS., OCT 13TH
—Opening Reception for ART of the QUILT: Quilt Exhibition by Laverne A. Brackens, National Endowment of the Arts Fellow from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. is presented by Trinity Star Arts Council at the. Williford Foundation for American Arts, 115 S. Mount, Fairfield. Open to the Public.
–Fairfield Lions Club 6:30 p.m. at Sam’s Restaurant.
FRI., OCT 14TH
–Chicken Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Twisted Vines Event Center. Cost is $15 for To-Go Only or Delivery (3 or more). Benefitting Freestone Cancer Support Group. Place order to Janet 903-388-4484, Diana 903-390-4512, or Staci 903-388-2432.
–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.
–Littlejohn Open House at Freestone County Historical Museum beginning 11:00 a.m. Volunteers needed. Call 903-389-3738 for details.
–Annual Parkfest at Teague City Park. Vendors, food, kids activities, and entertainment. 3rd annual Teague Chamber Car Show at 9:00 a.m. ($25 entry), BBQ Cook-Off ($100 per team) judging at 10:00 a.m., The Edge Dance Company at 11:00 a.m., Kids Superhero Costume Contest at 1:00 p.m. ($20), FreeCo Cornhole Tournament at 1:00 p.m. ($40 per team).
–Super Hero Pageant 1:00 p.m. at Teague City Park (during Parkfest). For Boys & Girls, 12 years & under. Entry fee $20, proceeds go toward sending Miss and Teen Freestone County to Miss Texas 2023. Text Emily at 903-907-2312 for registration.
–Black Light Night Hike at Fairfield Lake State Park beginning promptly at 8:30 p.m. at the South Boat Ramp. Join our rangers as we look for REAL LIVE scorpions with black lights and practice spider sniffing! Park fees apply.
MON., OCT 17TH
–Culpepper & Merriweather Circus returns to Teague, Texas. Stay tuned for details.
TUES., OCT 18TH
–Movie Night at Fairfield Library beginning 5:30 p.m.
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
OCT 21ST-23RD
–3rd Annual Tony Miller Memorial Race at Freestone County Raceway in Wortham. All bikes and skill levels. Plus, extra activities including Stacye races, Pumpkin Carving, Big Bass Tournament, and Trick-or-Treating in the pits. For more info, visit wwwfreestonmx.com
WED., OCT 26TH
–Boo on the Square in downtown Fairfield from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free vendor set-up for handing out candy and treats. Stop by The “Times” booth to have your picture taken for our 21st annual Trick-or-Treat edition. Trick-or-Treat within walking distances at the Freestone County Historical Museum, First United Methodist Church, and Dessert by MommaCakes. Fall Festivals held at Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church and Calvary Baptist Church.
–Howls & Meows Pet Costume Contest at 6:00 p.m. at Boo on the Square. Pre-register with Fairfield Chamber of Commerce or sign up before 5:00 p.m. at the event.
–Teague Homecoming Bonfire.
THURS., OCT 27TH
–Fairfield Lions Club 6:30 p.m. at Sam’s Restaurant.
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
–BBQ Pulled Pork Fundraiser with Teague Volunteer Fire Department starting at 10:30 a.m. Donations welcome.
–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. Activities include Field Day events, DJ Music, Pet Vaccine Clinic, Zoomba, Cornhole Tournament, 5K Glow Run, and Movie on the grounds. Hosted by Freestone Medical Center and the FHS Eagles Cross Country team.
–Decades Dance Bash with live music by Janette G and Randy Burns at the Tuscan Flair in Fairfield from 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Costumes welcome. Visit tuscanflair.org for tickets and information.
–Mix N’ Mingle on Main from 8:00 to 12:00 midnight at Teague Farmers Market. BYOB ($10 cooler fee), DJ Moore Soundz with guest musicians. Bring your lawn chair.
TUES., NOV 1ST
–BINGO Night at Fairfield Library beginning at 5:30 p.m.
THURS, NOV 10TH
–Fairfield Lions Club 6:30 p.m. at Sam’s Restaurant.
NOV 11TH & 12TH
–Youth Commercial Heifer Contest & Sale at the Fairgrounds in Fairfield. Public Cattle Viewing 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Steak Dinner ($20) at 5:30 pm., and Awards & Sale at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Freestone County Fair Association.
TUES., NOV 15TH
–Movie Night at Fairfield Library beginning 5:30 p.m.
TUES., NOV 29TH
–BINGO Night at Fairfield Library beginning at 5:30 p.m.
THURS., DEC 1ST
–Holiday Sip, Snack, Shop in downtown Fairfield.
SAT., DEC 3RD
–“A Hometown Christmas” on the Square in Fairfield. Parade begins at 4:00 p.m.
THURS., DEC 8TH
–Fairfield Lions Club 6:30 p.m. at Sam’s Restaurant.
SAT., DEC 17TH
–Wreaths Across America ceremony at Driver Cemetery Ceremony beginning 2:00 p.m. To sponsor a wreath for a veterans grave, email Beth Harrison at harrisonmb@windstream.net
DEC 30TH – JAN 1ST
–24th Annual FMF Texas Winter Series at Freestone County Raceway in Wortham. Known as the Roughest Toughest Motocross series in the state of Texas and Central Region of the U.S. For more info, visit wwwfreestonmx.com
THURS., JAN 26TH
–Fairfield Chamber of Commerce banquet. This year’s theme is ‘80’s Prom. Stay tuned for details.
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