Community Calendar

The annual Miss Garden City Fiesta Scholarship Pageant will take place in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building at Garden City Community College Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

This competition is open to young ladies ages 18 to 24 looking to further their academic careers.

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. the community is invited to Main Street for a grand parade, led by Parade Marshal and 2026 Fiesta President Angelica Castillo-Chappel. Vendors, food and live music will make the event fun for the whole family.

At 7 p.m. Saturday will be a dance at Stevens Park with special performance by Los Terribles Del Norte, the Ortiz Band, Mariachi Santa Ana from New Mexico, El Son Lagunero, Chemita Chago Boys.

On Sunday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. join the fiesta with more live music, vendors, and a car show, also at Stevens Park.

The 100-year-old annual Community Mexican Fiesta celebration is the result of a dedicated group of individuals called the Garden City Community Mexican Fiesta Association who, with the help of many people, businesses and foundations in and around this community, celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spain.

What started in 1926 is celebrating its Centennial year of bringing together the community in Garden City and beyond.

Join us for another Hops n' Shops Craft Vendor Event at Old Tascosa Brewery. It's Fall Festival time again! We love supporting local crafters and small arts businesses, and you should to! To be a vendor (no vendor fee), email us at avonlint@gmail.com

Burlington, Colo, invites you to Old Town Pioneer Days Saturday, Sept. 12.

This living history festival boasts an authentic chuck wagon, pony rides, petting zoo, mechanical bull, bounce house, historical presentations, games and interactive stations for kids, a working saloon complete with can-can shows and gunfights in addition to poker and Faro card games for fun!

Food trucks will be available onsite and our famous Pioneer Punch and beer will be available at the Waterin’ Hole!

Make memories and celebrate history with a day of family fun leading up to the headlining act: Oklahoma Red Dirt artist Lance Roark from 8 to 10 p.m.

Adult Day Pass only tickets are $10
Adults full pass including concert $20
kids 10 and under are FREE

This is an outdoor event, light jackets are encouraged and lawn chairs are welcome to enjoy the concert.

Celebrate Welcoming Week in Dodge City with the 5th Annual International Festival!

This event brings together newcomers and long-time residents to honor the cultures and diversity that make up our community.

This event features local vendors, entertainment, a car show, fashion show, live music and free food -- sure to be tons of fun for everyone!

The Final Friday of every month, Dodge City's performing and visual arts take over downtown for an evening of fun, art, spirits, and fellowship.

The Hoodoo Mural Festival celebrates art and culture by providing murals across the city, live music, interactive activities, art shows, and an immersive art experience!

Join us along the banks of the Smoky Hills River for the 50th anniversary of Salina's Prairie Festival Sept. 25 to 27.

The Land Institute in Salina, Kan., brings tother speakers, perennial grain foods, artists, musicians, hands-on demonstrations, and more to reflect on a half-century of food systems transformation and the impact we've had on people and the planet.

We invite you to envision the next 50 years of global perennial agriculture revolution!

Join us for the 2026 Big Texas Rally for Recovery Panhandle Edition!

The Big Texas Rally for Recovery is a free community event celebrating recovery, reducing stigma, connecting people with support, and reminding everyone that recovery is possible.

Come enjoy:
🎤 Live entertainment and recovery speakers
🤝 Recovery, treatment, prevention, and community resources
🎯 Interactive activities for all ages
🍴 Food and refreshments
💜 Opportunities to connect with others and celebrate recovery
📚 Information for individuals, families, and anyone wanting to support recovery

Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone you love, looking for resources, or simply want to celebrate the strength of our community, you are welcome!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 2:00 to 5:00 PM
📍 Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot
401 S. Grant Street, Amarillo, Texas

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Hosted by Andrea’s Project.

The Final Friday of every month, Dodge City's performing and visual arts take over downtown for an evening of fun, art, spirits, and fellowship.