Archives for June 2021

Mark your calendars to attend the 144th annual Saints’ Roost Celebration July 1, 2, and 3, 2021, in Clarendon.

Coinciding with “First Saturday Clarendon, Texas,” this year’s celebration will include most of the traditional activities along with the Whistle-Stop Trade Days will be open July 3 and 4.

The COEA Junior Rodeo will kick off the celebration Thursday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m. followed by the first night of the Ranch Rodeo on Friday, July 3, at the same time. Dances will not be held following the rodeos this year.

The big day will be Saturday, July 3, beginning with the Arts & Craft Fair on the square at 9 a.m. sponsored by the Donley County 4H. Booths must be reserved through the Donley County 4H by calling 806-874-2141.

The Chamber of Commerce’s Old Settlers Reunion and the Kids’ Bicycle & Tricycle Parade also begin at 9 a.m. The Kids’ Parade will line up and register at 8:30 at Third and Sully. Ed Montana will provide music and serve as master of ceremonies on the square.

Line up for the Herring Bank Parade will also start at 9 a.m. with the parade taking off at 10:00. The theme for this year’s parade is “Make a Splash in Clarendon,” in recognition of the opening of the city’s new aquatic center. Entry forms are available in this week’s Enterprise as well as at the Visitor Center and online at ClarendonTX.com.

The Herring Bank Parade features $850 in cash prizes with $200 available for the best float, $100 for the best car or truck entry, $100 for the best animal or riding unit, $100 for the best tractor or farm equipment entry, and $100 for the best “other” entry. From those first place winners, judges will select a Grand Prize winner who will receive an additional $250.

Pre-registration is required for entrants to be judged for the prize money, and entry forms are due by 5 p.m. on June 30.

The Al Morrah Shrine Club barbecue will follow the parade at about 11 a.m. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the Visitor Center.

Parade winners will be announced at 1 p.m. The Henson’s Turtle Race will then take place at 1:30 p.m. And the Ranch Rodeo will close out the day at the COEA Arena beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Also that weekend, the Whistle-Stop will have its monthly trade days Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Whistle-Stop features more than 100 vendors as well as live music, food, and fun for the entire family.

Other events will be added to the schedule as they are announced. For more information about the celebration, contact the Visitor Center at 806-874-2421.

The Sandell Drive-In will host Florida Georgia Line this Saturday, June 12, for its next big on-screen concert.

Tickets are on sale now at encorenights.com/fgl. Also appearing on the concert will be special guests Nelly, Chase Rice and Rachel Wammack.

The next in the Encore Drive-In Nights concert series, Saturday’s performance will be broadcast to hundreds of outdoor drive-ins and select cinemas across North America and around the world.

The one-night-only show will highlight the Diamond-selling duo’s biggest hits as well as new fan favorites from their current Life Rolls On (BMLG Records) album, including consecutive chart-topping singles “Long Live” – dubbed “The Song That Will Have You Grabbing a Cup To Toast” by Billboard – and the “country-rock jam tailor made for summertime” (The Tennessean) “I Love My Country.”

“We’re so excited to start playing shows again and can’t wait to bring this special one to all of our fans around the world,” said FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley. “The night will be full of hits, good vibes, and a few surprises. Everybody come on out June 12.”

“We are so excited that Encore Drive-In Nights concerts are back and who better to welcome summer than these party-starters themselves?” said Walter Kinzie, CEO of Encore Drive-In Nights. “This show provides fans all across the country, including those that don’t typically go to concerts, the chance to see FGL like never before.”

Previous Encore Drive-In Nights concerts pioneered in-person entertainment in the COVID-era last year with performances by Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani, Metallica, Kane Brown and other amazing musical guests for one-night-only concerts broadcast to fans at outdoor venues across the country. Just last month, Bon Jovi was the feature act on-screen.

Car passes for the Florida Georgia Line Encore Drive-In Nights show, which can be used by up to six people per vehicle, go on sale today at encorenights.com/fgl with drive-in tickets being sold exclusively through TIXR. A limited quantity of general admission tickets will be available for just $68 per car for 48 hours before prices increase to $79 then $89 per car + fees. For more information, visit the Sandell Drive-In’s Facebook page or encorenights.com.

Tickets for drive-in locations are being sold exclusively through Tixr, a specialist in large-scale experiential commerce solutions whose flexible proprietary technology platform is perfect for scalable artist-centric events. Tixr and Encore have worked to expand the offerings in 2021 to include merchandise, food and beverage options, and have introduced payment plans and flex-pricing to make tickets more accessible to fans.

This season, artists can broadcast their performance to a new global network of indoor theaters as well, thanks to an exclusive distribution agreement between Encore Drive-In Nights and Trafalgar Releasing, allowing fans that do not have an outdoor venue nearby to have an amazing concert experience at their local cinema. Indoor cinema locations and tickets can also be found at

Bargain shoppers will be in for a treat during the 16th annual “Trash to Treasures” garage sale event that will be held in Clarendon and Howardwick this Saturday, June 5.

A total of 25 individual garage sales are scheduled to be held. A complete description of each sale is printed on the official Treasure Maps located on the last page of this week’s Enterprise.

From furniture to antiques, this weekend’s sales will feature hundreds of treasures just waiting to be uncovered at bargain prices. Sales generally start at 8 a.m. and run throughout the day.

“Trash to Treasures” is being promoted with advertising dollars in area communities thanks to the support of the official sales depicted on the maps. Many people from neighboring counties are expected attend this year’s sales.

 

A new community promotional campaign is focusing on monthly activities and events starting this weekend and continuing throughout the year.

“First Saturday Clarendon, Texas” is a movement and marketing campaign to pool resources and centralize support behind a once-a-month weekend of activities, trade days, shopping and fun in Clarendon and Donley County.

Saturday, June 5, marks the official return of Whistle-Stop Trade Days, and “First Saturday Clarendon, Texas” coincides with that event as well as the annual Trash to Treasures Garage Sale event, which is also this Saturday.

The volunteer led effort designed by Studio E Creative builds on the success of the Whistle-Stop and encourages businesses, organizations, and anyone else planning an event to consider having it on the weekend of the First Saturday of each month.

“This campaign will leverage the community’s collective reach to attract more people to come to Clarendon,” Studio E’s Ashlee Estlack said, “and not only come to Clarendon, but also to encourage them to ‘stay a little longer’ than just an hour or two.”

The campaign endorsed by the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce and the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation. The Chamber board in April agreed to consider holding future events and promotions on the first Saturday weekends, and the CEDC board also agreed in April to include “First Saturday Clarendon, Texas” in its current regional marketing and to highlight First Saturday events on the ClarendonTX.com website.

“People come to town for the Trade Days,” Estlack said, “but they want and need more to do for that day to make the trip worthwhile.”

This Saturday, for example, people can enjoy the food trucks, live music, and fun of the Whistle-Stop and also check out 25 Trash To Treasures garage sales, enjoy time at the Clarendon Aquatic Center, and spend some quality movie time in Cinema City at either the Mulkey Theatre or the Sandell Drive-In.

July’s “First Saturday Clarendon, Texas” will feature the annual Saints’ Roost Celebration in addition to the Whistle-Stop, the aquatic center, and movies.

First Saturday events are being sought for August and September to go along with trade days. First Saturday in October will see the return of the Lions Clubs members from across the Panhandle as they bring their fall cabinet meeting back to the Mulkey Theatre.

If you know of something happening on the first weekend of each month, it can easily be added to the promotion mix by calling or texting 806-662-4687, emailing ashlee.estlack@gmail.com, visiting the “First Saturday, Clarendon Texas” Facebook page, or by filling out the contact form at ClarendonTX.com/FirstSaturday.