Community Calendar

County residents are able to show off their work in the expo hall. This is where contest are held and you can see the hard work of talented residents. With awards for painting, quilting, canning, flower bouquets, ceramics and many more talents up for grabs.

Shakespeare in the Canyon brings The Taming of the Shrew to life on July 14 and 21, directed by Rachel Dawson. These special performances feature the talented cast of the TEXAS Outdoor Musical as they bring Shakespeare's wit and energy to the beautiful setting of Palo Duro Canyon.

A family-friendly show set against an authentic tapestry of history, the show's fictional characters bring to life the stories, struggles and triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800's. Song and dance abound – and a generous helping of good ol' Texas humor too – with spellbinding lighting and special effects.

TEXAS Show Schedule
Park Entrance | Free with show ticket after 4:00 PM
6 PM | Parking Lot/Gates Open/Concessions & Store Opens
6:30 PM | Backstage Tours
6:30-8 PM | BBQ Dinner
7-7:45 PM | Pre-Show Entertainment
7:45 PM | Pioneer Amphitheatre Opens
8:15 PM | Show Starts

If you find it difficult to take your children 12 years and younger to the pool on those crowded days, then this time is for you! Enjoy a dedicated swim and splash pad time for parents and young children between 10 am - noon at Garden Rapids!

A family-friendly show set against an authentic tapestry of history, the show's fictional characters bring to life the stories, struggles and triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800's. Song and dance abound – and a generous helping of good ol' Texas humor too – with spellbinding lighting and special effects.

TEXAS Show Schedule
Park Entrance | Free with show ticket after 4:00 PM
6 PM | Parking Lot/Gates Open/Concessions & Store Opens
6:30 PM | Backstage Tours
6:30-8 PM | BBQ Dinner
7-7:45 PM | Pre-Show Entertainment
7:45 PM | Pioneer Amphitheatre Opens
8:15 PM | Show Starts

From headlining acts to livestock competitions, tractor pulls, carnival games, and more, experience all the best events of the Finney County Fair!

Mark your calendar for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 23. The Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge awards ceremony will showcase local entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their businesses and strengthen our community.

You are invited to RSVP and celebrate local entrepreneurs, connect with fellow business leaders and be among the first to congratulate this year’s awardees at the WT Enterprise Center, 2300 N. Western St., Amarillo!

A family-friendly show set against an authentic tapestry of history, the show's fictional characters bring to life the stories, struggles and triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800's. Song and dance abound – and a generous helping of good ol' Texas humor too – with spellbinding lighting and special effects.

TEXAS Show Schedule
Park Entrance | Free with show ticket after 4:00 PM
6 PM | Parking Lot/Gates Open/Concessions & Store Opens
6:30 PM | Backstage Tours
6:30-8 PM | BBQ Dinner
7-7:45 PM | Pre-Show Entertainment
7:45 PM | Pioneer Amphitheatre Opens
8:15 PM | Show Starts

From headlining acts to livestock competitions, tractor pulls, carnival games, and more, experience all the best events of the Finney County Fair!

Ogallala Commons , in partnership with K-State Research and Extension Wild West District, invites food producers, gardeners and the interested public to attend our Organic Transition Farm Tour on Thursday, July 24th at the K-State Research & Education Building (1081 Stadium Ave) in Liberal, KS, from 9:00am-2:00pm Central Time. In addition to a visit to two farm sites, the tour will provide information for the transition to organic production of specialty crops, as well as networking opportunities.

Doors will open at 8:30am for registration and light refreshments. After introductions, there will be a presentation on “Making the Transition to Organic Production for Specialty Crops” at 9:20am, offered by Dr. Tammy Counts, Director/Community Liaison, Kansas Black Farmers Association, Kansas City, MO.
At 10am, the group will depart for two vegetable production site visits. The first stop will be at 3 Sisters Specialty Crops in Liberal and the second will be The Shed in Plains, KS.
A pulled pork sandwich lunch will be provided at 12noon upon arrival at the second tour stop. The tour will adjourn at 2pm Central.

The fee for attending the Summit is $15 per person, and those interested are asked to register by July 21st. Anyone can register online at this link:
https://events.humanitix.com/organic-transition-farm-tour

Alternately, those interested can register by emailing or calling Darryl Birkenfeld (darryl@ogallalacommons.org or 806-336-1713).

For questions or additional information, please contact Darryl Birkenfeld.