THURS., OCT 3RD
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
–Annual Legislative Forum beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairfield High School Cafeteria. Chili will be served at 5:30 p.m. by Freestone County Retired Teachers. Invitations to participate have been sent to all contested race candidates on the Freestone County November ballot.
OCT 4TH-6TH
–Teague Flea Market the 1st & 3rd weekend of each month at 849 US Hwy 84 (next to the old Subway building). Reserve your spot at 903-644-6797.
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.
–Sporting Clay Shoot hosted by Fairfield Rotary Club at the Case Robinson Memorial Range. Safety Check at 7:45 a.m.; Shot Gun Start at 8:00 a.m. Adult teams $500, under age 17 $400. For more info, contact JP Clopton at 903-388-6340.
–New Historical Marker Dedication at 10:00 a.m. for 1881 Freestone County Jail at the Freestone County Historical Museum in Fairfield.
—Open House at Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Hotdogs, hamburgers, dessert auction, bounce house, 50/50 Raffle split, Tool Demo and more.
–Annual Teague Marching Band Invitational at Lions Stadium. Performances begin 8:45 a.m. with Final Ceremony at 10:45 p.m. Admission will be $5 per adult (Educators, First Responders and Military FREE with credentials).
–BBQ Fundraiser for Agape Ministry in front of Fairfield Family Dollar Store. Proceeds to fund mission trips to Mexico.
MON., OCT 7TH
–Freestone County Quilt Guild program ($20) beginning 9:00 a.m. at First UMC – Fairfield. Lunch ($8) and business meeting beginning at 12 noon. Sign up by calling 214-213-8881 or emailing magee.inc@sbcglobal.net
–Fairfield Chamber Ambassador meeting at 12:00 noon.
TUES., OCT 8TH
–Annual Style Show hosted by Freestone Cancer Support Group beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Civic Center. Reserved tables for 8 is $200, or $20 per person. Silent Auction, Dinner, and fashion from local retailers, including The Yoakum Mercantile, Juls by Jul, Twisted Sisters Shoetique, Brenda’s Closet, Serenity Spa in Mexia, and The Jaded Spade.
THURS., OCT 10TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
FRI., OCT 11TH
–Health and Wellness Fair from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Freestone Medical Center. The Health Fair includes free flu shots (while supplies last), local health and wellness vendors, raffles, and treats for attendees.
–Pink Out games at FHS Volleyball and Football.
–Pink Out at WHS.
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.
WED., OCT 16TH
–Teague High School Ex-Student Association will attend the THS Homecoming Bonfire at 8:00 p.m. behind the ball field.
THURS., OCT 17Th
–‘Ghost Riders’ Opening Reception with guest artist Andy Don Emmons and his Western Folk Art at Trinity Star Art Gallery in Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.
FRI. & SAT., 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
OCT 18TH-20TH
–Teague Flea Market the 1st & 3rd weekend of each month at 849 US Hwy 84 (next to the old Subway building). Reserve your spot at 903-644-6797.
FRI., OCT 18TH
–Pink Out pep rally at THS.
–WHS Homecoming.
–THS Homecoming.
–Teague High School Ex-Student Association’s Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf Club beginning at 9:00 a.m. Registration for the Association will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the B-RI Railroad Museum. They will also be attending the Pep-Rally (TBA), THS Band March at 6:30 p.m., and Football Game at 7:30 p.m. at THS Lions Stadium.
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.
–Touch-A-Truck at the fairgrounds in Fairfield from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $5 per person or $20 max per family. Hosted by Golden Circle Special Needs Association.
–Teague High School’s Ex-Student Association will have registration from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the B-Ri Railroad Museum. Homecoming Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m., with line-up at 12:30 p.m. Their business meeting/banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the THS cafeteria. The Mix N’ Mingle will be from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight at the Tri-County Golf Club. Contact TESABoard@outlook.com for more information.
MON., OCT 21ST
–Freestone County Fair Association Annual Meeting at Twisted Vines, 198 VFW Road in Fairfield beginning at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by Oct. 1st. Membership is $20 per person, and applications may be found online at www.fcfar.org
OCT 21ST-25TH
–Firearms Instructor Course (TCOLE #2222) hosted by Fairfield Police Department and TMPA at Fairfield ISD CTI Building.
THURS., OCT 24TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
OCT 26TH-27TH
–‘Just for Fun’ Tri-County Overnight Halloween Co-ed Softball Tournament hosted by the Teague Youth Football and Cheer association. Cost is $20 per person or $200 per team. For questions, call Cassey at 903-388-5786 or Sandy at 903-390-0986.
SAT., OCT 26TH
–Teague Chamber of Commerce hosts Parkfest at 8th Avenue Park. This event will feature vendors, a car show, BBQ cookoff, volleyball tournament, food, fun, and games. For more information on either event, or to be a vendor at Parkfest, contact the Chamber via their Facebook page.
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
–Movie in the Park – Casper hosted by Freestone County 4-H beginning 7:00 p.m. at Teague City Park.
SUN., OCT 27TH
–Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods by Wortham FFA from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to benefit Wortham Food Pantry. For info, contact Mrs. Bean or Mrs. Wilkins at 254-765-3094.
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.
–Movie in the Park – Sandlot hosted by Freestone County 4-H beginning 6:30 p.m. at Oil City Park in Wortham.
NOV 9TH & 10TH
–Fairfield Young Farmers 5th Annual Turkey Classic at the W.L. Moody Fairgrounds. Buckles, Banners, and Prizes for Pigs, Lamb and Goats. For info, contact Daniel Phillips at 903-390-2432.
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.
THURS., NOV 21ST
–Wortham ISD Homegrown Harvest Arts Festival in downtown Wortham. Live painting by Cuban-American Artist Rolando Diaz to be auctioned off, benefiting WHS Art Department.
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
–Thankful for Thanksgiving – a Free Community Event hosted by Agape Ministry at the Teague Center.
SAT., NOV 30TH
–Small Business Saturday.
THURS., DEC 5TH
–Sip, Snack & Shop event in Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.
–Parade of Lights on Main Street in Teague, followed by Lighting of Christmas in the Park (8th Ave). Santa visits at the B-RI Railroad. Check back for details.
SAT., DEC 7TH
–Breakfast with Santa at historic Teague Hotel.
–Christmas on the Square & Hometown Christmas Parade in downtown Fairfield. Save the date!
SAT., DEC 14TH
–Wreaths Across America ceremonies at various cemeteries. Stay tuned for additional information.
SAT., DEC 21ST
–Jingle All the Way – Ice Slide event on the square in Fairfield.
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