Local happenings are a terrific way to get involved with your community. These festivals offer an ideal occasion to join friends and neighbors around town any time of year. Let’s go over a few of the top upcoming events near Wichita Falls, Texas.
Beers N Gears 2021
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Lone Star Muscle Cars and Wichita Falls Brewing Company team up to bring you “Beers N Gears.” Enjoy an afternoon downtown filled with wheels and suds. There’s a car show, cruise, and more on May 8, 2021. The entry fee is just $20, and all proceeds benefit local charities.
Get your new car at Herb Easley Chevrolet just in time to enter it in the contest. Whether you pick up a new mid-engine ‘Vette or you’ve got a ’65 Chevelle hiding in your garage, it’ll be a top contender for best-in-show. Stop by and catch a glimpse of some stunning classics, muscle cars, and rat rods, and help support your local community.
Nature Ranger Camp
Sign up the kiddos for the Nature Ranger Camp at the River Bend Nature Center. It’s the perfect chance for young outdoor enthusiasts to get up close and personal with science and nature. Campers get together June 7 through 11, 2021, to make crafts, explore the pond, and discover the center’s many trails and exhibits.
Camp is an ideal way to keep children engaged over the summer break, and River Bend encourages parents to let kids as young as four years of age participate. Registration fills up fast, so sign up today and tell your kids to grab their hiking shoes and bug spray and get ready.
Mindful Money
Get a handle on your finances with Mindful Money. This free webinar, hosted by Personal Money Planning, is scheduled for June 30, 2021. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and discover a variety of ways to navigate financial topics mindfully. Leave this one-hour event armed with tools that you can put into action right away.
Shifting the way you think about money is often the first step in developing wealth. Personal Money Planning is a local financial preparation and investment advisory firm that hosts these educational seminars on the last Wednesday of the month. Bring your sense of humor and an open mind and preregister for this valuable event.
Fourth of July Celebration
Commemorate Independence Day in Wichita Falls with an old-fashioned “Most Patriotic Parade.” Gather on Bluff Street for the occasion. Take your place in the cakewalk or let the kiddos get their faces painted. There’s plenty of food and festivities, thanks to the members of the Wichita County Heritage Society.
Bird Walk at Lake Arrowhead State Park
The rangers at Arrowhead State Park invite bird lovers to visit the center for a bird walk on July 10. This reoccurring event is ideal for exploring this spectacular Texas state park located on Park Road 63. The Rolling Plains Chapter Texas Master Naturalist is sponsoring this event, and it’s open to everyone, whether you’re a novice or an experienced ornithologist.
The path runs approximately a mile over reasonably level terrain. Expect to stick to a slow, meandering pace so guides have time to spot birds, and guests can take the opportunity to photograph specimens. The entire event takes about 90 minutes. Children are welcome, and park entry fees do apply.
DigiMarCon America 2021
If you’re interested in digital marketing, put the Digital Marketing, Media, and Advertising Conference on your calendar. This sixth annual event occurs on July 21 and 22, 2021. It’s an excellent destination for professionals and students in the digital marketing, media, and advertising industries.
Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital world and sign up today. The cost to attend this world-class event is $147, and you’ll get to:
- Hear from expert and thought-provoking speakers.
- Gain insight into emerging strategies.
- Discover the latest innovative technologies.
- Learn best practices to move your career or your business to the next level.
- Network with leaders and peers.
Hotter’N Hell Hundred
The Hotter’N Hell 100 is now celebrating its 40th consecutive year. It’s a three-day-long bike race, plus a variety of bike-centric events. The occasion kicks off on August 26, 2021, with the racers lining up on August 28. Participate in the 100-mile endurance ride, the mountain bike race, the 13.1-mile off-road trail run, or one of three gravel grinds, including 25 or 40 miles, and the 100K route.
Registration for this event is open now for both the live and virtual options. Feel free to “double-dip” and do both. There will be a spaghetti dinner, a breakfast buffet, and entertainment at the Finish Line Village.
Texas Ranch Roundup
Gather round the chuck wagon on July 16 and 17, 2021, for the Texas Ranch Roundup. This event is your chance to catch working cowboy demonstrations and a nightly rodeo. This original ranch exposition is one unique area event you don’t want to miss this summer.
There’s even a cowboy church service and loads of Wild West-inspired activities for the kids. There’s a cooking contest and a tradeshow that features a mix of traditional leatherworkers and Western collectibles, plus various clothing vendors. It all takes place at the Kay Yeager Coliseum to celebrate the rough and tumble history of Wichita Falls.
Texas-Oklahoma Fair
Hit the midway for challenging games, thrilling rides, livestock shows, and marvel at the exotic animals at this downhome country fair. Catch a hilarious stage show, educational exhibits, contests, and delicious carnival food at the Texas/Oklahoma Fair.
Founder Lions Club’s sponsor has tentatively scheduled this annual event for September 14 through 18, 2021. Feel free to set one foot on each side of the Texas-Oklahoma border so you can say you’ve been in two states at once at this annual festival.
There you have it! This list of exciting local activities was brought to you by the friendly car folks over at Herb Easley Chevrolet. What are some of your favorite Wichita Falls events? Let us know so we can add them to our list and share them with other Texans.
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