Oh, my!
This is another busy weekend for folks in Freestone County, Texas.
Thursday, May 2nd
Begin the weekend early on Thursday, May 2nd at Shine Studio in Fairfield as they celebrate National Pilates Day while showcasing local small businesses from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Vendors include Birdie Hamilton – Kennedy’s Korner, Caitlin Sereda – Grassroots Massage Therapy, Get Boujee by Belle – Mobile Turker Hat Bar, Ellen Lambert – Lip Sense, Crystal Magouirk – Healing Body Work, Diana McGarry – Doterra Essential Oil, Lauryn James – XOXO Celebration, Nicole Schaefer – Beacoup Bauble & More, and Chyanne Hughes – Pine Woods Permanent Jewelry.
Visit with Studio Owner / Spiritual Director Shelly Burkhardt and Pilates Instructor Linda Ferrell-Mowrey and learn more about their offerings of Pilates, Community Space, Wellness Discovery, and Office Space.
Later that evening, join the music students of Faith Academy of Freestone as they release an original album for Song Release Night beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church – Fairfield.
FAF’s music classes wrote the lyrics, created the chord progressions, and played the music. Listen as they perform their original songs live.
Friday, May 3rd
Make plans for a delicious Pulled Pork Fundraiser Lunch beginning 11:00 a.m. (until sold out) at Citizens State Bank of Teague. Proceeds benefit upcoming Teague 4th of July Rodeo, with portion donated to local First Responders.
Cost is $10 per plate and includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a drink. To order ahead, text 254-625-2169.
Saturday, May 4th
Start out early with Teague Citywide Garage Sales. Locations are listed here.
Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium begins their second season this Saturday. Stop by from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to shop for produce, fresh-cut beef, chicken, eggs, homemade preserves, bread, salsa and more.
Mark your calendars, as this popular market will be held the first Saturday of each month, from May thru November.
Lemonade Day – Fairfield will host over 25 lemonade stands beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the Freestone County Courthouse Square, along with other locations in town.
The community is invited to bring their wallets and come thirsty in support of our youth entrepreneurs (see ads on this week’s front page on the newsstand).
Customers are encouraged to stop by the Chamber table to cast their votes for Fan Favorite. Awards will be announced at 2:00 p.m.
Grab some lunch as well, brought to you by Antioch Baptist Church.
Speaking of votes, Saturday is Election Day for Fairfield ISD and Wortham ISD Board of Trustees, and the City of Teague. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Click here for locations.
And beyond…
Still looking for something to do?
Here’s a list of more upcoming events in our neck of the woods. Enjoy!
SAT., MAY 4TH
–Mt. Zion Cemetery Annual Memorial beginning at 11:00 a.m. For info, call Lorretta Anderson at 903-389-2881 or Tara Anderson at 903-388-5889.
–Mother’s Day Tea beginning 2:00 p.m. at Dessert by MommaCakes in Fairfield. Cost is $30 for adults, $20 for kids 15 & under. Reserve at LoveMommaCakes.com
–Wortham Fire Dept. Annual BBQ & Cake Auction beginning 6:00 p.m. $6 for kids, $10 for adults. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase.
–Fajitas & Margaritas Progressive Dinner. Three historic locations, one meal. Featuring local talent Linda Robinson. Benefiting Freestone County Historical Commission and Fairfield History Club scholarship fund and community outreach. 903-388-3684
MON., MAY 6TH
–Freestone Quilt Guild to meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. This month will be creating Prairie Point Folder Star Hot Pads with Gloria White. 214-213-8881 or magee.inc@sbcglobal.net
TUES., MAY 7TH
–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.
THURS., MAY 9TH
–Paint Night at Armadillo Emporium from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, Call 903-389-3336 to sign up.
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., MAY 11TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
–Freestone County Classic Steer & Heifer Jackpot Show at Moody Reunion Fairgrounds. For details, contact Freestone County AgriLife Extension at 903-389-3436.
–Pearls in Paris – Dinner and Comedy Show for Mothers featuring Ms. Vickie beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Tuscan Flair in Fairfield. Cost is $35 per person at www.tuscanflair.org/gift-card
TUES., MAY 14TH
–WHS Class of 2024 Scholarship Reception will be held in the Wortham ISD Gym.
–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.
THURS., MAY 16TH
–Wortham Annual Art Show for students, teachers, alumni and community. For details, email jennifer.miller@worthamisd.org
SAT., MAY 18TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
–Wortham Citywide Garage Sale at various locations. For info, call City Hall at 254-765-3319.
TUES., MAY 21ST
–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.
THURS., MAY 24TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., MAY 25TH
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
–Second Annual Adult Field Day at Fairfield City Park beginning at 3:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit Annual School Supply Drive in August.
MAY 25TH-27TH
–2024 Disc Dog Texas State Championship in Fairfield. For more details and to register visit http://discdogtexas.org/.
TUES., MAY 28TH
–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.
SAT., JUNE 1ST
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
THURS., JUNE 6TH
–Miss Juneteenth Pageant beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 917 South Fairway in Fairfield. Sign up by May 18th, text 903-388-4158 for details.
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
SAT., JUNE 8TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
JUNE 10TH-15TH
–Freestone County Fair & Rodeo week. For details, find them on Facebook or visit their website at www.fcfar.org.
WED., JUNE 12TH
–Tea With Miss Texas at the historic Moody-Bradley House in Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.
–Freestone County Youth Rodeo. Entries will be open May 27 thru June 5.
THURS., JUN 13TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., JUNE 15TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
SAT., JUNE 22ND
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
THURS., JUNE 27TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
JULY 4TH-6TH
–Teague Fourth of July Rodeo with 8:00 p.m. nightly performances. Rodeo Parade on Thursday. Mutton Bustin at 7:00 p.m. nightly (stay tuned for sign-up details).
SAT., JULY 6TH
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
THURS., JULY 11TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., JULY 13TH
–Dogan Alumni Association 19th Reunion 1-day event at Freestone County Fairgrounds in Fairfield. Please pre-register by May 31st. Click the Events tab online at www.doganalumniassociation.org
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
JULY 19TH & 20TH
–Fuzzy Peach Festival on the courthouse square in Fairfield. Friday will include Freestone Area Go-Texan Cornhole Tournament, Music by Paige Lewis, Food, and Vendors. Saturday will host a full day of water activities, Vendors, Food, Ice Cream & more.
SAT., JULY 20TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
THURS., JULY 25TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., JULY 27TH
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
THURS., AUG 1ST
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
SAT., AUG 3RD
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
THURS., AUG 8TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., AUG 10TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
SAT., AUG 17TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
THURS., AUG 22ND
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., AUG 24TH
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
THURS., SEPT 5TH
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
FRI., SEPT 6TH
–Show of Wheels Kids Style Bike Cruise on the square in Fairfield. Save the date.
SAT., SEPT 7TH
–26th Annual Show of Wheels with vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Save the date.
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
THURS., SEPT 12TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., SEPT 14TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
SAT., SEPT 21ST
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
THURS., SEPT 26TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., SEPT 28TH
–Santa in September featuring breakfast, crafts, and visits with Santa Claus.
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
THURS., OCT 3RD
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
SAT., OCT 5TH
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
THURS., OCT 10TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., OCT 12TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
OCT 18TH & 19TH
–Big T Memorial State Championship BBQ Cookoff at W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield. Sponsorships available. For details, contact bigtmemorialcookoff@gmail.com
SAT., OCT 19TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
THURS., OCT 24TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., OCT 26TH
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
WED., OCT 30Th
–Boo On The Square in Fairfield. Save the date.
SAT., NOV 2ND
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
TUES., NOV 5TH
–General Election for Federal, State and County positions. Early Voting starts October 21st. For details, visit online at www.co.freestone.tx.us/page/freestone.Elections.
THURS., NOV 7TH
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
SAT., NOV 9TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
SAT., NOV 16TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
SAT., NOV 23RD
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
SAT., DEC 14TH
–Wreaths Across America ceremonies at various cemeteries. Stay tuned for additional information.
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