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Winnsboro Art and Wine Festival 2017         November 10 – 1:00 to 8:00 November 11 – 10:00 to 5:00

Join us for the Premier Art event of Winnsboro.  Historic Winnsboro is transformed into an art and wine lover’s Mecca.  Downtown streets are closed to traffic and everyone is welcome to this free festival.  Art ranges from traditional to abstract, painting to pottery, glass to silk – a feast for the eyes.  There will be over 50 artists and 6 Wineries to enjoy.

A variety of award winning Texas Wineries will be showcasing their fabulous wines.  Art and Wine lovers from all over the State come to unwind with a quiet day in the country, enjoying the colorful autumn leaves and doing a little shopping.

You won’t find a better place to spend an autumn weekend!  Enjoy the ambiance, good food and fantastic art and wine.

CountryFest
Saturday, October 14, 2017 07:00am – 04:00pm
CountryFest combines more than 125 booth vendors with arts, crafts, food and games for the kids, with a stew cook-off contest, auto show, 5K run/walk, and live entertainment throughout the day. Starting with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. until the last booth closes at 4 p.m. it is fun for the whole family. CountryFest is celebrated annually the second Saturday in October- Rain or Shine. It was begun 1974 by the Key Club of Mount Vernon to raise funds for various philanthropic efforts.
Location : Plaza & Downtown Mount Vernon Contact : Thru their Facebook page at “Mount Vernon Key Club”

3rd Annual Autumn Trails   
Grand Parade
Saturday, September 23rd  
Start at WHS Parking Lot at 9am
Parade starts at 10:30
Parade will travel up Main St. and
ends back at the High School
Check out the entire route and to sign up
at www.winnsboroautumntrails.com

Little Miss Autumn Pageant
Saturday, September 23rd
High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm

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Coronation of Queen Autumn Trails LVIII
Saturday, October 7th at 7:00 pm
Winnsboro High School Auditorium

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2nd Annual Best-Dressed Pet Contest
Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 am
Immediately after the parade
Follow the Grand Parade!
Bring your pets! Dress them up!
Location: Downtown

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Arts & Crafts Show and Sale!
Saturday, October 7th
Downtown Winnsboro
Many exhibitors
Spaces $30
903-342-1958

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Chili Cook-Off
October 7th
Cooks start at 7:00 am and Event starts at 11:00 am

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“Taste of Winnsboro” Cookout
Saturday, October 14th at 11:30 am at City Park
Chili & Gumbo cooked by
Autumn Trails Board Members
and Friends!

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Barn Dance
Saturday, October 14th at 8:00pm Civic Center

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Pie Baking Contest
GRAND PRIZE WAITING
For information, call 903-342-1958

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Trail Ride Weekend
October 13 – 15
Trail Riders Camp Out,
Welcome Parade, Friday October 14th at 4:00 pm
Trail Ride, October 15th at 9:30 am at City Park
Trail Ride, October 16th at 9:30 am at City Park

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42 Tournament  at the Depot
Saturday, October 14th at 9:00 am
The best of players will
win a prize to keep

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Trades Day and Swap Meet
October 21 – 22
City Park

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Antique Car Parade
Saturday, October 21
Line up at 10:00 am – Parade at 10:30

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Livestock and Dairy Show
Saturday, October 28th
Saturday, October 28th at Jack Cross Pavilion, City Park

Young Farmer Hay Show Dinner & Auction
Saturday, October 07, 2017 06:30pm
The Mount Vernon / Saltillo Chapter of the Texas Young Farmers Association will conduct its annual Hay Show Awards Dinner and Auction. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. the first Saturday of October each year. It is conducted in the Young Farmer’s Livestock Pavilion, located on FM 115 between FM 21 and the I-30 South Service Rd. Funds raised from the event help maintain the pavilion and provide a scholarship to local students who choose to study agriculture related fields in college.  Information on how to enter a sample for the contest, and tickets to the dinner are available by calling the Agriculture Department at Mount Vernon High School 903-537-4781.
Location : Mount Vernon/Saltillo Young Farmer Pavilion, FM 115, between I-30 S.Service Rd & FM 21 Contact : Mount Vernon High School Ag Dept. 903-537-4781

Handicapable Rodeo
Friday, September 22, 2017
Handicapable Rodeo – A “Handicapable Rodeo” for children and adults who are physically and/or mentally challenged began in 2002.  This special rodeo is coordinated with area schools and is conducted during the day. More than 800 challenged people participated in last year’s event. Traditionally conducted on the third or fourth Friday of September, this year’s event will be Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The venue for the event is being changed due to the continued growth in the number of participants and space needed for parking. This year the Handicapable Rodeo will be conducted at the Sulphur River Cowboy Church located at 1935 CR NW 1060. It is off Hwy. 37 just south of the Hagansport community. Brisket and other smoked meat sales are planned Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28 on the Brookshire’s Food Store parking lot.  Funds raised will help produce the event. Cash contributions toward hats, bandanas and food for the event are welcomed.
Location : Sulphur River Cowboy Church, 1935 CR NW1060, north of Mount Vernon off Hwy. 37 Contact : Barbara Crowston at 903-537-4853 – days or 903-588-6042 – evenings
One on one volunteers are needed to assist the participants. Those who would like to volunteer should call event coordinator Barbara Crowston at 903-537-4853 – days or 903-588-6042 – evenings.

July 29 – Miss Demeanor and the Groove Felons
Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Masterful musicians who play for the joy of the music!  When these four come together you’re in for an evening of smooth sounds from the days of Jazz clubs and The Big Bands.  Brushes on cymbals, beat of the bass, effortless notes from the guitar and the blissful voice of Shannon!

Once a year, these four leave their other lives and come to The Bowery Stage for a night of music that always delights and always brings in a big crowd of appreciative listeners!

July 8 – Ronny Cox Band
Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

“Most people know of my acting career, but not so many know of my life-long love and dedication to music.  These days, I spend less time acting and more time as a singer/songwriter performing at folk festivals, concert venues and small intimate theaters all over the U.S. Music is my first love, and allows me a really special connection to audiences – a connection that works both ways.  I hope to find you in one of my audiences soon!”

The annual fireworks extravaganza on Lake Cypress Springs began in 1997. It is  conducted Saturday of the weekend before or after Independence Day. This year’s show has been set for 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017. The staging area is on the landing at Mary King Park. The location provides great visibility from a variety of locations along the shoreline as well as on the water. The event is privately sponsored, with donations from area businesses and individuals. Funds collected over the cost of the supplies are donated to the South Franklin Fire Department. Call 214-546-6043 to Sarah Boltz for information or to make a donation. Target date for receipt of donations is Friday, June 3.

Location : Lake Cypress Springs, visable almost anywhere from the lake shore Contact : Sarah Boltz 214-546-6043