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EVENT CALENDAR - 2008 (Information is subject to change. Dates and events are added when acquired.)
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
1:00 p.m., at the Nottingham School Auditorium, 302 S. Cleveland Street in Dayton. Featuring music, guest speakers and honors for five outstanding citizens.February 21 Annual Methodist Men's Brotherhood Banquet
7:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church, Liberty.
Menu consists of turkey and dressing, green beans, and dessert. Call: (936) 336-640128 - 29 The Sound of Music presented by the Valley Players,
8 p.m. each night at the Humphreys-Burson Theatre, Liberty. Tickets $10. Call 936-336-6699 for reservations. (Please note March schedule below).March 1-2 The Sound of Music presented by the Valley Players.
8 p.m. (performance begins at 2 p.m. on March 2) at the Humphreys-Burson Theatre, Liberty. Tickets $10. Call 936-336-6699 for reservations.6-9 The Sound of Music presented by the Valley Players.
8 p.m. each night (performance begins at 2 p.m. on March 9) at the Humphreys-Burson Theatre, Liberty. Tickets $10. Call 936-336-6699 for reservations.22 Annual Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m. at the Liberty Municipal Park, Liberty. For children 9 and under. Grand prizes will be awarded. Call: (936) 336-5793. www.kshnfm.com23 Ames Easter Rodeo
TVE Fairgrounds, FM 563, Liberty (Approx. 1 1/2 Miles South Of Hwy. 90). Slack begins 8:00 A.M. Grand Entry Parade 2:30 P.M. Rodeo starts 3:00 P.M. Outside vendors contact: Lionell Hebert (936) 336-6702. General information call: Robert Arceneaux (281) 383-5002 or (936) 587-440728 Liberty Jubilee Street Dance & Concert
8 P.M.-midnight. Travis Street on the Courthouse Square-downtown Liberty. In case of rain, dance will be held at the Trinity Valley Exposition Fairgrounds (TVE) on FM 563, Liberty, Texas. Contact: City of Liberty (936) 336-3684.
www.cityofliberty.org28-29 Liberty Jubilee - Family Fun Fest
Downtown Liberty. Parade, arts & crafts, food booths, children’s area, street dance, BBQ cook off, fireworks, antique show, entertainment, much more.
Contact: City Of Liberty (936) 336-3684
www.cityofliberty.orgApril 4 The American Cancer Society - South Liberty County Relay For Life
Friday-overnight) 7:00 P.M.- 7:00 A.M. - War Memorial Stadium, Liberty. Contact: Judy Glover (936) 298-293810 Business Expo
12:00-6:00 P.M at Liberty Center. Call: Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce (936) 336-5736. (See photos from last year's event here).TBA Annual Cattleman's Ball
Contact: Donny Smith, Dave Chessher Or Barry Whitaker, (936) 336-7455.18-20 Dayton Ole Tyme Days
Downtown Dayton. Arts, crafts, classic car show, cook off, entertainment, and more. www.oletymedays.com27 Kidfish
1:00 P.M.-4 P.M. at Liberty City Park. Sponsored locally by BJ Ford. Contact: Robert Dunn (936) 336-2215May 1-3 Mayhaw Festival & Pageant
Parade on Saturday, 10 A.M. in downtown Daisetta. Arts/crafts/ gospel singing/entertainment/street dance.
Contact: Anne Richardson (936) 536-66953-4 Spring Festival
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 411 Milam Street, Liberty. Food, games, silent auctions, desserts, music and entertainment. Contact: (936) 336-72673 Dayton ISD Annual FFA Rodeo & Stock Show Parade
10:00 A.M. in downtown Dayton.7-10 Dayton ISD Annual FFA Rodeo & Stock Show
8 P.M. each night at Anson Rigley Rodeo Arena on Hwy 321, Dayton. Contact: John Reynolds, Ag Dept., Dayton High School (936) 258-251015-16 PBR Rodeo
8:00 P.M. at TVE Fairgrounds, Hwy 563, Liberty. Call: (936) 336-7455. www.tvefair.com15-19 Magnolia Ridge Country Club - Invitational Golf Tournament
Magnolia Ridge Country Club in Liberty. Call: 936-336-6732July 3 City of Liberty - Patriotic Fireworks
Liberty Municipal Park on Cook Road. Events begin at dusk. Call: (936)-336-3684. www.cityofliberty.orgAugust 1-3 Burnham Classic Golf Tournament
Benefits Tri-County MHMR. Magnolia Ridge Golf Course, Liberty. Contact: Bruce Burnham (936) 336-221523 Dayton VFD - Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
Pecan Meadow Sporting Center in Hardin.
Come test your talent against the best in the area!
Call: (936) 298-3611September TBA St. Joseph Catholic Church - Annual Fall Festival
1:00A.M. - 6:00 P.M. - Eastgate Community - CR 622@ FM 1960. Games, plant sale, bake sale, cake walk, craft booth, face painting, dunking booth, moonwalk and live auction. Tickets for BBQ plates--$7.00TBA Texas Gatorfest
Fort Anahuac Park in Anahuac. Call: (409)267-4190. www.texasgatorfest.comOctober TBA TVE Team Roping
TVE Fairgrounds - FM 563, one mile south of Hwy. 90, in Liberty. Call: (936) 336-7455. www.tvefair.comTBA Octoberfest
6:00 P.M. - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 2041 Trinity Ave, Liberty. Dine on wiener schnitzel and sauerkraut. Dance the “Chicken Dance” to the music of the Hungry Five Band.
Call: (936) 336-3762 or (936) 336-546410-12 Country Weekend
TVE Fairgrounds Arena on FM 563, one mile south of Hwy. 90, Liberty. Barbeque cook off / gospel singing / exhibits. Call: (936) 336-7455. www.tvefair.com
(See also: "Trinity Valley Exposition Fair & Rodeo" listing below - October 14-18).14 TVE Concert Dance
9 P.M. at TVE Fairgrounds on FM 563, one mile south of Hwy. 90, Liberty. www.tvefair.com11 Blast From The Past
Dayton Rotary Car Show and Swap Meet.
Rain or shine. Wide assortment of vehicles from days long past. Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School parking lot - Hwy. 146 south of Dayton. Music, food vendors and more. Contact: Ken Defoor (936) 258-7994 or the number for use on the day of show ONLY - (719)-685-8388TBA Annual Fall Festival
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames. Family fun, bingo, shopping, silent auction, rummage sale, jewelry.
Call: (936) 336-3004TBA Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Annual Bazaar 13-18 Trinity Valley Exposition Fair & Rodeo
TVE Fairgrounds - FM 563, one mile south of Hwy. 90, Liberty. October 17-21 - carnival, fair, exhibits, food vendors, arts & crafts, and more. PRCA Rodeo in the arena at 7:30 P.M. each night. Free dance each night following rodeo in the pavillion. Call: (936) 336-7455. www.tvefair.com25 Liberty Fall Fest
9:00 A.M.-4 P.M on Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Liberty. Arts & crafts, food booths, two silent auctions, moonwalk for kids. Fish fry on Sunday, October 28 - 12:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Call: (936) 336-6401November 8 Holiday Craft Fair
9:00 A. M.-4 P.M. Sponsored by the First Baptist Church, 202 E. Houston, Dayton. Held in the parking area and Family Life Center at the church. Booth rental. Call: (936) 258-823114-16 Iron Angels Rally
TVE Fairgrounds, FM 563, one mile south of Hwy. 90, Liberty.
Call: (936) 334-0558 or (936) 336-7455.December 2 Country Christmas - Liberty
Sponsored By The Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber Of Commerce. Night parade at 6:00 P.M. Starting from the football stadium parking lot at the corner of Bowie and Grand, east to Travis St., west on Sam Houston to the Humphreys Cultural Center. Wagon rides, pictures with Santa in the gazebo, musical entertainment, face painting. No vendors.
Call: (936) 336-57364 Country Christmas - Dayton
Sponsored by The Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber Of Commerce. Night parade at 6:00 P.M. Starting from South Cleveland Street, east on Houston Street, south on Main Street, west on Entzminger. Parade ends at the corner of Entzminger and South Cleveland. Festivities held at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School, corner of S. Cleveland & Entzminger. Wagon rides, pictures with Santa, face painting, musical entertainment. No vendors. Call: (936) 336-573614 Sonny Loftin Memorial - Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
Pecan Meadow Sporting Center in Hardin. Come test your talent against the best in the area! Call: (936) 298-361119 Annual Bicycle Giveaway
Letters from area children are sent to Santa stating “Why I Need A New Bicycle”. Mail letters to: Milam Discount Tire @1101 Hwy 90, Liberty, Texas 77575. Letters are judged and the accepted entries are awarded a new bicycle. Giveaway is the Saturday before Christmas.23-24 Annual Live Nativity
First United Methodist Church - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
539 Main, Liberty. Free to the public. Call: (936) 336-6401
ONGOING EVENTS
Liberty Opry On The Square - 1816 Sam Houston Avenue in Liberty.
Shows: Saturdays at 7 p.m.. Country-western, oldies, gospel and comedy.
Call 936-336-5830 or 877-729-9103.
Trinity Valley Exposition - Hwy 563 South, Liberty, Texas.
Events held most weekends - rodeos, fairs, motorcycle rallies, etc.
Call for schedule: 936-336-7455.
La Bahia Market - Corner of Sam Houston & Main on the Courthouse Square in downtown Liberty. Every Saturday 9 a.m - 2 p.m. (weather permitting). Vendors welcome. $5.00 vendor fee. Only homegrown, hand-crafted homemade items. Sometimes antiques & collectibles. Contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 936-336-5736. E-mail: chamber@imsday.com