SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Community Events

THURS., APRIL 4TH

–FREE federal income tax preparation services (By Appointment ONLY) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield.  Call 903-389-2225 or 903-480-0024 to schedule.

–Business After Hours from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Creations Flowers & Gifts presented by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. All are welcome for this free, networking event.

–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.

FRI., APRIL 5TH

–Pulled Pork Sandwich Lunch Fundraiser from 11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. at the Fairfield Civic Center (Green Barn) benefitting Freestone Cancer Support Group. $15 per person, carry out or tables provided to eat in. Pre-order by March 29th by calling Janet Bulger (903-388-4484), Diana Lewis (903-390-4512), or Stacii Lane (903-388-2432).

–Performance by Texas award-winning singer-songwriter Shelly King from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Teague Public Library. www.shellyking.com

SAT., APRIL 6TH

–Fourth Annual Sporting Clays Shoot at Case Robinson Memorial Range in Fairfield. Begins at 8:00 a.m. and welcomes 4-person teams and individuals, both youth and adult. Registration is now open. Course Sponsors are now being accepted as well. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KindnessFromCase.

–Texas Sidecar Grand Opening & Rally Event Weekend, hosted by the Teague Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Teague 8th Avenue City Park. Event will include special tours at the B&RI Railroad Musuem, plus games, vendors & more at 8th Ave Park from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Also featuring a Freestone County Go Texan Cornhole Tournament. Be sure to sign up on the ScoreHolio app. Visit www.freecogotexan.com for more information.

–Fundraising Banquet hosted by Freestone County 4-H Adult Leaders will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Features Fat Rabbit BBQ Dinner, Live Auction and Cash Bar. Sponsorships available. All proceeds benefit Freestone County 4-H members with scholarships, contest and event fees, and assistance with 4-H projects. Call Tracy Thompson at 903-879-2795 or clay Kimball at 903-879-0896.

MON., APRIL 8TH

–Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas. Event will include student projects, ages 4th thru 8th grade. Contact the Fairfield Chamber office for details at 903-389-5792.

–City of Teague’s Watch Party from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Booker T Washington Park. Eclipse glasses available for free, first come-first served.

TUES., APRIL 9TH

–Lunch & Learn beginning 11:30 a.m. at Streetman Community Health & Education Building. Monthly events include lunch, special speaker and door prizes. Hosted by legacy Rehabilitation & Healthcare and Bristol Hospice. 903-493-0557

–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hop Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.

THURS., APRIL 11TH

–FREE federal income tax preparation services (By Appointment ONLY) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield.  Call 903-389-2225 or 903-480-0024 to schedule.

SAT., APRIL 13TH

–Family Fun Fair at Teague City Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Standing Sober. Vendors, Food Trucks, Cornhole Tournament, Bounce House, and Face Painting. Proceeds benefit local scholarship and future events.

–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.

TUES., APRIL 16TH

–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hop Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.

SAT., APRIL 20TH

–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.

–Putt Fore A Purpose Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf Club. Hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. $400 for four-person teams, sponsorships available. Includes 18-hole green fee, cart rental, driving range and balls, lunch, swag bag and prizes. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds help pay for fireworks show in July.

–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.

MON., APRIL 22ND

–Earth Day

TUES., APRIL 23RD

–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hop Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.

FRI., APRIL 26TH

–Family Game Night BINGO at Teague Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. All materials and prizes will be provided.

APRIL 26TH & 27TH

–FreeCo Go Texan 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off at W.L. Moody Fairgrounds in Fairfield. Horseshoes, Cornhole, Live Music, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Snow Cones, Raffles, Crafts & more. www.FreeCoGoTexan.com

SAT., APRIL 27TH

–Community Care Club Super Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Southern Oaks Fire Station. Drop-off day for donations is Friday, April 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call Mary at 903-467-9545 for info.

–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com

–Boots, Bling & BINGO at Twisted Vines in Fairfield. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for Cocktail Hour – cash bar and Dinner. Games start at 6:00 p.m. Hosted by CASA of Freestone and Limestone counties. For tickets and details, visit online at https://shorturl.at/jBHJN.

SUN., APRIL 28TH

–Pay It Forward Day

MON., APRIL 29TH

–Congressional Staff from office of Congressman Jake Ellzey will be in Freestone County for a floating casework day. Residents needing assistance with a federal agency may call 469-550-7150 for an appointment.

TUES., APRIL 30TH

–Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Small Town Tees new location at 1360 W. U.S. Hwy 84 in Fairfield beginning at 12:00 noon.

–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 2ND

–Business After Hours with Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.

–Worship Band Song Release Night hosted by Fairfield Academy of Freestone. Event will be held at First Baptist Church beginning at 6:00 p.m.

SAT., MAY 4TH

–Lemonade Day!

–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.

–City and School Elections. Early Voting starts April 22nd. For details, visit online at www.co.freestone.tx.us/page/freestone.Elections.

–Fajitas & Margaritas Progressive Dinner. Three historic locations, one meal. Featuring local talent Linda Robinson. Tickets are $60, sponsorships available. Benefiting Freestone County Historical Commission and Fairfield History Club scholarship fund and community outreach. 903-388-3684

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.

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.

TUES., MAY 14TH

–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hop Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.

–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hop Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.

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.

TUES., MAY 21ST

–FREE Community Meal & Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hop Baptist Church located at 581 FM 416 in Streetman.

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 Hop 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

–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.

WED., JUNE 12TH

–Tea With Miss Texas at the historic Moody-Bradley House in Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.

–Freestone County Youth Rodeo. Stay tuned for details.

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

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.

SAT., JULY 13TH

–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. Stay tuned for details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 

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