COUNTY LIFE
Forestburg Watermelon Festival, Riding Club Rodeo kicks off
Forestburg, one of Montague County’s oldest communities, celebrates the “Gift of family,” as the theme for the 38th annual Forestburg Watermelon Festival on Aug. 11.
Presented by the Forestburg Community Service Club the festival offers activities for the entire family. The Forestburg Riding Club also presents its two-night rodeo Aug. 10-11 in conjunction with the festival.
The day opens with vendor booths providing a variety of items from which to shop on Saturday morning.
Montague County Veteran’s Services will have an outreach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist any veterans and their families with obtaining benefits.
A Country Kitchen and Crafts Store will open at 9 a.m. at LifeChurch2:42. The popular salsa contest returns. To participate just bring a minimum of two pints of homemade salsa to the location before 10:30 a.m. to enter the contest. The winner will be selected by popular vote, so make sure and to stop in for a taste and vote.
Also don’t miss a free slice of the sweet and juicy local watermelon. You also can purchase homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors in front of the Forestburg Methodist Church.
Official events start at 10:30 a.m. with a parade leaving from the school parking lot and traveling through downtown. To submit an entry in the parade, email forestburgwf@gmail.com or call or text Charley Lanier at 214-449-8737.
After the parade enjoy a barbecue lunch of brisket, pork loin, vegetables, dessert and drink prepared and served by local cooks will be at the community center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for age 12 and under.
The Forestburg Riding Club presents the “Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas” on Aug. 11-12.
Rodeo events start with mutton bustin’ at 8 p.m. each night, followed by the rodeo events at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for kids.
The 2017 Forestburg Rodeo Queen Kaylee Choate will pass her crown to one of three candidates: Cheyenne Smith, Cassidy Wilson or Madison Braden. The 2017 Princess Kate Dill will pass her crown to the sole princess contestant Ainsley Goodin.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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