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Panhandle Plains:

August

August 1-14—CANYON: TEXAS Outdoor Musical Drama Pioneer Amphitheatre at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. (Began Jun. 4.) www.texas-show.com 806/655-2181 Panhandle Plains

August 1-24—AMARILLO: Starlight Theater Tuesdays. Sam Houston Park. (Began Jun. 1.) www.amarilloparks.org 806/378-9391 Panhandle Plains

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30—AMARILLO: Music in the Gardens Gates open at 7 p.m. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. On Aug. 2, come at 6:30 p.m. for an optional tour of the gardens. Amarillo Botanical Gardens. www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org 806/352-6513 Panhandle Plains

August 5—LUBBOCK: Summer Showcase Concert Series 2010: Colin Gilmore Hours are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard. www.buddyhollycenter.org 806/775-3560 Panhandle Plains

August 5-7—DALHART: La Rita Theatre XIT Melodrama Held in conjunction with the XIT Rodeo & Reunion. 311 Denrock. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 Panhandle Plains

August 5-7—DALHART: XIT Rodeo & Reunion Includes nightly rodeos, dances, pork chop feed on Thursday, watermelon feed on Friday, World’s Largest Free Barbecue on Saturday, queen contest, street parade, 5K run and tractor pulls. Rita Blanca Coliseum & Rodeo Grounds. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 Panhandle Plains

August 6—AMARILLO: First Friday Art Walk Stroll among the displays at The Galleries at Sunset Center. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. 3701 Plains Blvd. www.amarilloartists.com 806/353-5700 Panhandle Plains

August 6-7—DALHART: XIT Arts & Crafts Show Includes arts & crafts, jewelry, home decor, unique food items and more. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 Panhandle Plains

August 6-7—QUANAH: Quanah Rodeo Includes a parade, barbecue meal, rodeo and dance. Quanah Riding Club Arena. E-mail:
quanahcoc@cebridge.net 940/839-6196 Panhandle Plains

August 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28—QUITAQUE: Clarity Tunnel Bat Tour During these guided vehicle tours along the trailway, view the bat emergence flight from the tunnel at sunset and enjoy spectacular views of the rugged and beautiful breaks of the Llano Estacado. Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

August 6-8—AMARILLO: Kwahadi Dancers Present Song of the Eagle Optional dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee performances begin at 3 p.m. Reservations recommended for performance and required for dinner. Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian, 9151 I-40 E. 806/335-3175 Panhandle Plains

August 6-8—SWEETWATER: Sweetwater Trade Days Includes arts & crafts, woodworking, jewelry, antiques, candles, metal art, home decor, unique gifts and food. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Wall Building, 4 Industrial Drive. 325/235-2227 or 325/721-2874 Panhandle Plains

August 7—DALHART: 15th Annual Fiddlers Contest Enjoy an old-time fiddlers contest. Veterans Memorial Park on 7th Street.
www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 Panhandle Plains

August 7—LUBBOCK: Fifth Annual Hub City Beach Party Enjoy a day of sun on a man-made beach and listen to the legendary Jimmy Buffet tribute band, Land Shark. www.fosteralife.org 800/692-4035 Panhandle Plains

August 7—MINERAL WELLS: Dinner & One-Man Play Enjoy Charlie Goodnight’s Last Night, starring Barry Corbin. Hosted by Texas Frontier Trails. Pollard Park. www.mineralwellstx.com 940/325-2557 Panhandle Plains

August 7—POST: Old Mill Trade Day Downtown Outside vendors join local merchants for a unique shopping experience. Main Street.
www.postcitytexas.com 806/495-3461 Panhandle Plains

August 7—SAN ANGELO: First Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center Includes special invited artists, plus artists’ studios at the art center are open for visitors. 2505 Martin Luther King Blvd. www.chickenfarmartcenter.com 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

August 7—WICHITA FALLS: Deer Fest Celebrate the outdoors with vendor booths, live and silent auctions, Texas Junior Anglers catch tank and live entertainment. Multi Purpose Event Center. 1000 5th St. www.deerfestwichitafalls.com 940/723-7070 Panhandle Plains

August 7-8—ABILENE: United States Calf Ropers Association — Lanham Mangold Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

August 7-8—QUITAQUE: Family Fishing Clinic Learn the basics at this clinic. Topics include species, equipment, safety and conservation. Call to confirm. Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

August 12—ABILENE: Artwalk Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 Panhandle Plains

August 12—LUBBOCK: Summer Showcase Concert Series 2010: The Griffin Adams Band Hours are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard. www.buddyhollycenter.org 806/775-3560 Panhandle Plains

August 12—SAN ANGELO: Chicken Farm Art Center — Live Music in the Courtyard Bring a lawn chair and cooler. 2505 Martin Luther King. www.chickenfarmartcenter.com 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

August 12-Nov. 13—AMARILLO: America’s Horse in Art Western fine art show and sale is a tribute to the American quarter horse. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. www.aqhhalloffame.com 806/376-5181 Panhandle Plains

August 13-14—ABILENE: Abilene Independent School District Bev Ball Volleyball Classic Cooper and Abilene high schools. 325/691-1000 ext. 1971 Panhandle Plains

August 13-14—WICHITA FALLS: Bluegrass Music Festival Features great bluegrass bands. Concessions and camping available. Multi Purpose Event Center. www.wfmpec.com 940/761-7490 Panhandle Plains

August 13-15—VERNON: Summer’s Last Blast Includes live bands, test-and-tune cruise, burnout contest, nostalgic cruise night and
service in the park. Downtown Vernon. www.vsmcablast.com 940/552-2564 Panhandle Plains

August 14—BUFFALO GAP: Chautauqua Learning Series Based on the Chautauqua movement from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Begins at 11 a.m. Buffalo Gap Historic Village. 325/572-3365 Panhandle Plains

August 14—POST: Post Stampede Rodeo Parade Features antique vehicles, riding clubs and music. Rodeo follows. Main Street. www.postcitytexas.com 806/495-3461 Panhandle Plains

August 14—SAN ANGELO: Adult Bird Adventure Enjoy a guided tour of birding at San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains

August 14-15—ABILENE: United States Specialty Sports Association Fastpitch Back-to-School All Nighter Nelson Park Softball Complex. 325/829-7483 Panhandle Plains

August 14-21—PERRYTON: Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration Kicks off Aug. 14 with the Perryton Jaycee Adult Dance. On Aug. 19, enjoy the Lions Club watermelon feed at County Courthouse. The event wraps up with the United Supermarket breakfast, Wheatheart of The Nation Parade, Perryton Jaycees barbecue at Expo Center, Festival in The Park, Pioneer Days at The Museum of The Plains, demolition derby, Big Brother/Big Sister 5K Run, and a golf tournament on Aug. 21. KPRA & TCRA Rodeos are Aug. 20-21. E-mail: pococ@ptsi.net 806/435-6575 Panhandle Plains

August 14, 28—CANYON: Bird Walks & Talks Join an area birder to learn more about our feathered friends. Bring binoculars and meet at the Palo Duro Trading Post parking lot. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. 806/488-2227 ext. 106 Panhandle Plains

August 15-21—BIG SPRING: USHPA Big Spring Nationals Hang Gliding Competition Hang gliders from all over the United States fly in this USHPA-sanctioned event. Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport. www.visitbigspring.com 432/264-2362 Panhandle Plains

August 17-26—LEVELLAND: 13 Year Old Babe Ruth World Series. Levelland ISD High School Lobo Stadium, 1400 Hickory. www.levelland.com for Game and Event Schedules. 806-894-3157. Panhandle Plains

August 19—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Program Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains

August 19—LUBBOCK: Summer Showcase Concert Series 2010: Marren Morris Hours are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard. www.buddyhollycenter.org 806/775-3560 Panhandle Plains

August 19—SAN ANGELO: Art Walk Features a variety of galleries and art exhibits, restaurants, merchants, museums, library exhibits, etc. Download a map from the Web site. www.downtownsanangelo.com/artwalk.html 325/653-3333 or 325/653-6793 Panhandle Plains

August 19-21—WICHITA FALLS: Texas Ranch Round-up Historic ranches compete for bragging rights. Includes a trade show with more than 200 vendors. Multi Purpose Event Center, 1000 5th St. www.ntrehab.org 940/322-0771 or 940/716-5555 Panhandle Plains

August 20—LUBBOCK: The Last Cowboy Musical Stage Play Features New Mexico entertainer R.W. Hampton in a one-man dinner theater musical play. National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St. www.nrhc.com 806/742-0498 Panhandle Plains

August 20-22—SEMINOLE: Seminole Trade Days Find arts & crafts, woodworking, jewelry,
candles, metal art, home decor, gifts and food. 812 S.E. Avenue F. www.seminoletradedays.com 432/758-0807 or 432/209-2403 Panhandle Plains

August 21—ABILENE: Senior Team Roping Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

August 21—BRONTE: “Oldies but Goodies” Car Show E-mail: tammy@brontetexas.org 325/473-3501 Panhandle Plains

August 21—JACKSBORO: Cowpokes ‘N Country Folks with Doc ‘N Hal Renowned Cowboy Poets “Doc and Hal” will perform on the steps of the Fort Richardson Hospital. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Fort Richardson State Park. 940/567-3506 Panhandle Plains

August 21—PERRYTON: Museum of the Plains Pioneer Day Come back to the Old West and explore the region’s history, listen to good music, eat lunch and have homemade ice-cream. Includes kids games and other activities. Museum of the Plains. www.museumoftheplains.com 806/435-6400 Panhandle Plains

August 21—SAN ANGELO: Adult — El Gallo Loco Softball Tourney Texas Bank Sports Complex. 325/657-4450 Panhandle Plains

August 21—SAN ANGELO: Fort Concho Cavalry Practice Watch practice by the Fort Concho Cavalry Living History Unit. Parade Ground at Fort Concho. www.fortconcho.com 325/657-4444 Panhandle Plains

August 21—STRAWN: Third Saturday Jamboree Local and area talent perform country/western, gospel and bluegrass music. Civic Center. E-mail: devcorpstrawn@strawntx.com 254/672-5622 Panhandle Plains

August 24—CANYON: Full Moon Hike Watch the moon come up over the canyon and hear interesting stories. Meet at the large parking lot on Alternate Road 5 at 7:30 p.m. Reservations required by Aug. 22. 806/488-2227 ext. 106 Panhandle Plains

August 26—ABILENE: West Texas Rehab Center Dinner & Show Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th. 325/793-3529 or 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains

August 26—LUBBOCK: Summer Showcase Concert Series 2010: The Thriftstore Cowboys Hours are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard. www.buddyhollycenter.org 806/775-3560 Panhandle Plains

August 27-29—WICHITA FALLS: Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred This is the country’s largest sanctioned bicycle race. Multi Purpose Event Center, 1000 5th St. www.hh100.org 940/322-3223 Panhandle Plains

August 28—ABILENE: The Grace Museum’s Annual Fall Benefit The Grace Museum, North 1st and Cypress Street. 325/673-4587 Panhandle Plains

August 28—GRAFORD: Texas State Bowfishing Tournament Compete for the biggest fish, bragging rights and cash prizes. PK Lodge on Possum Kingdom Lake. www.texasbowfishingassociation.com Panhandle Plains

August 28—MINERAL WELLS: Hot n Crazy Golf Tournament - Join Meals on Wheels of Palo Pinto County as they host the 2nd Annual Hot n Crazy Golf Tournament. Look for prizes and fun as this is sure to be the highlight of your tournament season! Call 940-327-7919 for more information or visit www.mowppc.com Panhandle Plains

August 28—QUITAQUE: Guided Trail Ride Bring a horse and join park staff on an interpretive trail ride, taking in the scenic vistas along the trails starting from Wild Horse Campground while learning about the history of the park. Begins at 8 a.m. Call to confirm program. Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway. 806/455-1492 Panhandle Plains

August 30-Sep. 5—AMARILLO: AQHA Senior Select World Championship Show Features more than 700 entries in a show dedicated to competitors older than 50. Amarillo National Center, Tri-State Fairgrounds. www.aqha.org 806/376-4811 Panhandle Plains

September

September 1-4—ABILENE: David A. Dreyer: Natural Abstraction The Grace Museum. www.thegracemuseum.org 325/673-4587 Panhandle Plains

September 1-5—AMARILLO: AQHA Senior Select World Championship Show Features more than 700 entries in a show for competitors older than 50. Amarillo National Center, Tri-State Fairgrounds. www.aqha.org 806/376-4811 Panhandle Plains

September 1-5—CANYON: Wet Paint: Art Acquisitions Since 2000 Foran Gallery, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

September 1-6—CANYON: A New England Family Goes West: Bugbee Clothing & Textiles Exhibit includes clothing and textile items owned by the Bugbee family, which came to Texas in 1914. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

September 1-12—ALBANY: A Cell of One’s Own: John Robert Craft Craft presents an installation of cast-iron pieces. The Old Jail Art Center. www.theoldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 Panhandle Plains

September 1-12—ALBANY: Mexican Muralist Works on Paper from the Blanton Museum of Art Features works by Mexican muralists and revolutionaries, including Posada, Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros and Merida. www.theoldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 Panhandle Plains

September 1-15—CANYON: On, On Buffaloes: West Texas A&M Sports Shows how West Texas A&M Athletics have reflected the changes in the national sports scene. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

September 1-19—AMARILLO: Rock On: Art of the Music Poster of the ‘60s & ‘70s Amarillo Museum of Art. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains

September 1-Oct. 3—CANYON: Bringing Up Baby: Children’s Furniture Through the Years Includes pieces of 19th and 20th century children’s furniture, toys and more. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

September 1-Oct. 24—CANYON: Always WT: A Review of the University’s First Century Celebrates the WTAMU Centennial with an exhibit reviewing the school’s first 100 years. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

September 1-Nov. 13—AMARILLO: America’s Horse in Art This Western art show and sale is a tribute to the American quarter horse. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. www.aqhhalloffame.com 806/376-5181 Panhandle Plains

September 1-Jan. 30—CANYON: Ten in ‘10 Honors 10 distinguished artists and art teachers associated with West Texas A&M University. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2235 Panhandle Plains

September 2—LUBBOCK: Summer Showcase Concert Series 2010: Patricia Vonne Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard. www.buddyhollycenter.org 806/775-3560 Panhandle Plains

September 3—AMARILLO: First Friday Art Walk Stroll among displays in The Galleries at Sunset Center and enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. www.amarilloartists.com 806/353-5700 Panhandle Plains

September 3-5—BUFFALO GAP: Chili Super Bowl See and sample the world’s largest bowl of chili. Enjoy live music, concessions, nightly dances, kids playground and more. Old Settlers Reunion Grounds. 325/674-1224 Panhandle Plains

September 3-5—SWEETWATER: Trade Days Offers arts & crafts, jewelry, antiques, home decor, food and more. Old Wall Building, Exit 243 on Interstate 20. www.tradedayssweetwater.com 325/235-2227 or 325/721-2874 Panhandle Plains

September 4—ALBANY: Citywide Garage Sale www.albanytexas.com 325/762-2525 or 325/762-3133 Panhandle Plains

September 4—LUBBOCK: Poodle Skirts & Hot Rods Kids take a step back to the 1950s and create their own poodle skirts or hot rods. Registration required. Buddy Holly Center. www.buddyhollycenter.org 806/775-3560 Panhandle Plains

September 4—POST: Old Mill Trade Day Vendors and local merchants present a unique shopping experience. Main Street. www.postcitytexas.com 806/495-3461 Panhandle Plains

September 4—SAN ANGELO: First Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center Features invited artists and studios open for visitors. 505 Martin Luther King Blvd. http://chickenfarmartcenter.com 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

September 4-5—AMARILLO: Boys Ranch Rodeo Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch residents compete in events ranging from pole bending and bull riding to stick-horse barrel racing and mutton bustin’. Ranch is on Hwy. 385, 36 miles northwest of Amarillo. Ticket includes barbecue lunch. www.calfarley.org 806/372-2341 Panhandle Plains

September 7—LUBBOCK: Buddy’s Birthday Bash All-day celebration of Buddy Holly’s 74th birthday includes a tour, cake and performance by The Prophets. Buddy Holly Center. www.buddyholly
center.org 806/775-3560 Panhandle Plains

September 9—ABILENE: ArtWalk Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 Panhandle Plains

September 9—SAN ANGELO: Live Music at the Chicken Farm Art Center 2505 Martin Luther King Blvd. http://chickenfarmartcenter.com 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

September 9-11—SWEETWATER: Sammy Baugh Football Classic Mustang Bowl. E-mail: jacque@sweetwatertexas.org 325/235-5488 or 800/658-6757 Panhandle Plains

September 9-12—LUBBOCK: National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration Features more than 100 poets, musicians, storytellers, panelists and special presenters. Enjoy live entertainment, horse handling demonstrations, a parade, Native American powwow, chuck wagon cook-off and more. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. www.cowboy.org 806/798-7825 Panhandle Plains

September 9-18—ABILENE: West Texas Fair & Rodeo Features livestock shows, exhibits, carnival, parade and more. Taylor County Expo Center. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

September 10—AMARILLO: Good Times Barbecue Cook-Off Amarillo Chamber grounds. www.amarillo-chamber.org 806/373-7800 Panhandle Plains

September 10—SAN ANGELO: Caroline Herring Recital hall behind Emmanuel Episcopal Church. www.danielmakins.com/news.html Panhandle Plains

September 10-12—EARLY: Thunder in the Heart of Texas Motorcycle Rally Riverside Park. www.thunderintheheartoftexas.com 325/649-9300 Panhandle Plains

September 10-25—SAN ANGELO: Bye Bye Birdie Begins at 8 p.m. Angelo Civic Theatre. http://angelocivictheatre.com Panhandle Plains

September 11—BALLINGER: Citywide Garage Sale Maps available at 700 Railroad Ave. www.ballingertx.org 325/365-2333 Panhandle Plains

September 11—BIG SPRING: Comanche Warrior Triathlon Includes a 500-meter swim, 30K bike ride to the highest point in Howard County and a 5K run. www.comanchewarriortriathlon.com 432/263-8235 Panhandle Plains

September 11—QUANAH: Fall Festival Car and tractor shows, cow-patty bingo, contests, museum tours, street dance, games and more. Downtown Quanah. E-mail: quanahcoc@cebridge.net 940/663-2222 Panhandle Plains

September 11—SAN ANGELO: Adult Birding Adventures Meet at the South Gate at 9 a.m. for a guided tour of birding at San Angelo State Park. 325/944-1839 Panhandle Plains

September 11-12—IDALOU: Apple Butter Festival Enjoy live music, hayrides, a petting zoo, face painting, craft booths, barbecue, apple turnovers, Blue Bell Ice Cream, apple picking and more. Apple Country at Hi Plains Orchards. www.applecountryorchards.com 806/892-2961 Panhandle Plains

September 16—AMARILLO: Third Thursday Enjoy films, art activities, live music and gallery tours. Amarillo Museum of Art. www.amarilloart.org 806/371-5050 Panhandle Plains

September 16—LUBBOCK: Getting Away With Murder on the Texas Frontier Author Bill Neal discusses sensational crimes and criminal justice in frontier society. Tickets required. National Ranching Heritage Center. www.nrhc.ttu.edu 806/742-0498 Panhandle Plains

September 16—SAN ANGELO: Art Walk Features a variety of galleries and art exhibits, museums and more. Download a map from the website. www.downtownsanangelo.com/artwalk.html 325/653-3333 or 325/653-6793 Panhandle Plains

September 16-18—HENRIETTA: Clay County Pioneer Reunion Enjoy parades, barbecue, music, tours and more. Courthouse Square & rodeo grounds. www.claycountyjailmuseum.org 940/524-3465 or 940/691-6811 Panhandle Plains

September 17—CANYON: Constitution Day See a lock of George Washington’s hair, founding fathers’ autographs and a revolutionary-era firearm, along with children’s activities. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. http://panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

September 17-19—ABILENE: The Peddler Show — The Perfect Street of Shops Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 Panhandle Plains

September 17-19—SEMINOLE: Trade Days Offers arts & crafts, jewelry, antiques, candles, metal art, home decor, gifts, food and more. 812 S.E. Avenue F. www.seminoletradedays.com 432/758-0807 432/209-2403 Panhandle Plains

September 17-25—AMARILLO: 87th Annual Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Amarillo Tri-State Exposition Grounds. www.tristatefair.com 806/376-7767 Panhandle Plains

September 18—ABILENE: Abilene Philharmonic Classical Concert Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 Panhandle Plains

September 18—BRONTE: Fort Chadbourne’s Annual Fundraiser 651 Fort Chadbourne Road. www.fortchadbourne.org 325/743-2555 Panhandle Plains

September 18—DALHART: Downtown Block Party Includes games and food booths, arts & crafts, music and more. Denrock Avenue. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 Panhandle Plains

September 18—SAN ANGELO: Fort Concho Cavalry Practice Parade Grounds. www.fortconcho.com 325/657-4444 Panhandle Plains

September 18-19—EARLY: Feels Like Home — Reunion www.earlychamber.com 325/649-9300 Panhandle Plains

September 18-19—SAN ANGELO: Fall Bazaar Wells Fargo Pavilion. 325/374-0969 Panhandle Plains

September 19-25—BIG SPRING: Mustang Draw Woodcarvers Club members hold instructional classes on various forms of woodcarving, for everyone from beginners to experts, during the week before the show and sale. Dora Roberts Community Center. E-mail: info@visitbigspring.com 432/399-4510 Panhandle Plains

September 20-25—ABILENE: West Texas Book & Music Festival Includes writing and publishing workshops, Abilene Book Award, cookbook gala, Gospel Hymnfest, Texas songwriters concert, Boots and Books Luncheon and more. Abilene Public Library, Paramount Theatre and Abilene Civic Center. www.abilenetx.com/apl 325/676-6017 Panhandle Plains

September 24-25—EDEN: Fall Fest Includes live entertainment, food and craft booths, Eden’s Got Talent competition, children’s activities, world-class bull ride at Lee Pfluger Park, dinner and dance. Downtown on the Square. www.edentexas.com 325/869-3336 Panhandle Plains

September 24-25—POSTOAK: Busy Bee Quilt Show Includes quilts on display, craft items, local vendors and a trash-and-treasure sale. Community Building, Schmittou Road at F.M. 2127. E-mail: wlwcobb@hotmail.com www.postoakquilters.com 940/567-2771 Panhandle Plains

September 24-26—ABILENE: Big Country Balloon Fest Includes hot-air balloons, kids’ games, a 5K run, motorcycle bingo run, vendors and more. Red Bud Park. 325/795-0995 Panhandle Plains

September 24-26—ABILENE: U.S. Team Roping Championships Texas Plains Classic Taylor County Expo Center. 254/968-0002 or 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

September 24-26—EARLY: Texas Bass Couples Tournament www.earlychamber.com 325/649-9300 Panhandle Plains

September 24-26—SAN ANGELO: Super Series II Baseball Texas Bank Sports Complex. 325/657-4450 Panhandle Plains

September 24-26—WICHITA FALLS: Falls Fest Includes a CASI-sanctioned chili cook-off, motorcycle run, kids’ area and more. Lucy Park. www.fallsfest.org 940/692-9797 Panhandle Plains

September 24, 26, 28—ABILENE: Abilene Opera Association Presents Giovanni Paramount Theatre. 325/676-7372 Panhandle Plains

September 25—ABILENE: Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Registration at 8 a.m. Abilene Zoo. 325/672-2907 Panhandle Plains

September 25—BIG SPRING: Harvest Saturday at Scenic Mountain State Park Hear stories, learn about the park’s biology aboard a modern wagon and take a tour on Scenic Drive. 432/263-4931 Panhandle Plains

September 25—BIG SPRING: Run for Dora 10K Downtown. 432/267-3806 Panhandle Plains

September 25—CANADIAN: The Rat Pack is Back Relive the days of the Rat Pack with a live 12-piece big band. Texas Crown Performance Hall. www.texascrownhall.org 806/323-2567 Panhandle Plains

September 25—COLORADO CITY: Mitchell County Reunion Cowboy breakfast is at 7 a.m., and luncheon is at noon. Civic Center, 157 W. 2nd St. www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com 325/728-3403 Panhandle Plains

September 25—LEVELLAND: Texas’ Last Frontier Ranch Heritage Tour Bus tour visits sites important to local ranching, oil and gas, and Buffalo Soldier heritage. Includes barbecue dinner, re-enactment show and more. www.ci.levelland.tx.us 806/894-4062, 806/229-2741 or 806/266-5484 Panhandle Plains

September 25—QUANAH: Christmas Golf Tournament Quanah Country Club. 940/663-2222 Panhandle Plains

September 25—SAN ANGELO: Grand Ole Tour Old Car Show 2639 Sunset Drive. 325/651-6015 Panhandle Plains

September 25—SAN ANGELO: National Museum Day Features a vintage baseball game at 9 a.m. and cavalry programs starting at 10 a.m. Fort Concho. www.fortconcho.com Panhandle Plains

September 25—VERNON: Vintage Vernon Ghost Tour & Folk Festival Includes historical re-enactments, ghost tours, a chili cook-off, storytelling, live music and more. Downtown Vernon. www.vernontexas.net 940/553-3104 Panhandle Plains

September 25-26—COLORADO CITY: Junktique Jamboree Includes children’s activities, crafts, food and entertainment. Railhead Building, at First and Elm streets. www.coloradocitytexas.org 325/728-9018 Panhandle Plains

September 25-Jan. 23—ALBANY: Natural Translation: Harry Geffert & James Sullivan Two Texas sculptors use nature and natural materials in their work to create their own unique objects and images. www.theoldjailartcenter.org 325/762-2269 Panhandle Plains

September 29-Oct. 3—SAN ANGELO: 2010 Bivouac and National Cavalry Competition Competitors in 1800s-era uniforms ride, jump and shoot pistols in the tradition of the U.S. Cavalry. Fort Concho. www.uscavalry.org 325/657-4444 Panhandle Plains

September 30-Oct. 3—ABILENE: Ward Brothers Senior Team Roping Association Finals Taylor County Expo Center, Horse Barn. 325/677-3476 Panhandle Plains

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