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Dickens Homecoming – June 9, 2007
Come back home and enjoy visiting with folks who return to celebrate and renew their friendships. An entertaining parade, lots of fellowship and meals which will be served in the Senior Citizens building will be a part of this weekend. Traditionally, quilts are raffled during the event.
Swenson Park Barrel Race – June 9, 2007
Enjoy barrel racing at its finest as ladies from all around Texas come to barrel race in Spur, Texas. This race is sponsored by the West Texas Barrel Racers Association and Spur Chamber of Commerce. The Exhibition Barn in Swenson Park will be filled with vendors selling jewelry, purses, interior decorations, paintings, art and other wares designed specifically for the ladies. Concessions will be available with a nice selection of homemade food and beverages.
Boat Parade and Fireworks Display, White River Lake – July 1, 2007
Come see the variety of boats as they parade around the lake. Then experience a very beautiful sunset. Relax and enjoy a spectacular display of fireworks as the night sky darkens.
Old Settlers Reunion – August 23-25, 2007
Roaring Springs, Texas will celebrate its 84th annual Old Settlers Reunion and Ranch Rodeo. A cowboy reunion and rodeo parade will begin the festivities on Thursday, August 23rd followed by a general membership meeting. Thursday evening will feature Motley and Dickens County residents competing in events such as cutting, youth barrel race and flag race, open barrel race and a draw pot team roping. Free dance each afternoon to practice those fancy dance steps. Friday and Saturday ten ranch teams will compete in a ranch rodeo which includes ranch bronc riding, team sorting, team branding, cow milking, and team doctoring. Two dances will be held on Friday evening -- one for the young at heart and one for the “Old Folks”. A popular country and western band will play for the dance on Saturday evening. .
Spur Annual Homecoming – October 4, 5 & 6, 2007
Homecoming is always a special celebration in Spur. Activities begin on Thursday evening with a tailgate supper and bonfire. On Friday, Ex-Students can be found downtown in the Ex-Students Building reminiscing and sharing memories. Friday afternoon, the attention is focused on the traditional high school pep rally before another tailgate supper. Then enjoy the high school six-man football game which is followed by a dance at the Exhibition Barn in Swenson Park. Saturday is the gigantic Homecoming Parade, class reunions, concert at The Palace Theatre, and a dance at the Exhibition Barn. Business meeting and registration will be held at the Spur Cafetorium on Saturday morning.
Fall Scarecrow Contest – Fall 2007
Be creative and help decorate our streets and community for Spur Homecoming which will be held October 4-6. Stop by The Back Door Inn and let us know where to find your entry and we will make sure the judges see your scarecrow or pumpkin. Gift certificates will be awarded to winners for purchases at Memory Lane Gift Shop, lodging at The Back Door Inn or The Garrett Guest House and a hunting and fishing expedition at the Garrett Farm.
Santa at the Palace – December 1, 2007
A fun filled morning for families. The morning begins at the Community Center with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Dickens County Historical Commission. Santa arrives by horse at the Palace Theatre and children will be encouraged to share their Christmas wishes with him. Local businesses plan fun events for the children. This is a great way to start your Christmas by shopping in Spur as businesses offer special discounts for this event.
Cowboy Christmas Ball – December 8, 2007
Spur Chamber of Commerce sponsored Christmas dance in the Exhibition Barn at Swenson Park. Cadillac Jack will be the featured band again this year. A limited number of tickets will be sold for this holiday event.
2nd Annual Spirit of the West: Santa Land – Dec. 8th, 15th and 22nd
Grand opening December 8th and be open again on Dec. 15th and 22nd from 6 pm – 9 pm at the cottage located at Highway 70 and Burlington Avenue in Spur. Santa will be visiting will all the children. View a live nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, an angel and all the barnyard animals. A beautifully decorated Christmas sleigh will be on display. Warm yourself at the campfire while listening to the live cowboy music. Join in the Christmas Carols that will be sung throughout the evening. Hot cocoa, cider and home baked refreshments will be served and games will be played. Be with us for what promises to be a wonderful gathering of families and friends. Come celebrate the meaning of Christmas!
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