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Jim "Wildernest" Willis shot and edited this  video to capture the excitement of the 2-day event, May 11-12.

9 am - 2 pm

This is a FREE event for families!

Event Information

9 am- Bike Parade/Obstacle Course
Decorate your bike for Memorial Day
Free Helmets while they last
Get free safety information before summer

10 am - Almost A Mile!  Fun Run

11 am - Cooking With Chef Nancy

Volleyball and Whiffle Bay will be
happening all day!  Look for registration tables...
We will have free exercise classes
Music, Food and Fun. . .
Bring Your Kids and Get Out And Play!!

Sponsored by Winnsboro Wellness Coaliltion

With the usual fanfare and fun, Starry, Starry Night fundraiser will be held at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 18.

Pre-bidding in the Silent Auction will be held on Friday, May 17, as part of the 3rd Friday Art Walk and features 6x6 canvasses painted by local artists.

Dinner will be catered by Beauweevil's Catering - always a wonderful menu!

Tickets have been reduced to $25 per person. Purchase your tickets at WCA, Sayadream Studio, or Winnsboro Emporium.

Winnsboro Center for the Art
200 Market Street
Winnsboro, TX 75494
903-342-0686
www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com

  
Helen Blackburn               Drew Lang

Mount Vernon Music closes out it’s seventh concert season with a Musical Mother’s Day on May 12 at 3 P.M. in Mount Vernon Music Hall with the superb music of flutist Helen Blackburn and percussionist Drew Lang. Known for their amazing technical skill and deep musical understanding, this flute/marimba duo will reward their audience with an entertaining and engaging musical treat. Mothers in the audience will be given complimentary roses to take home.

Tickets are $10 for MVM members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for college students with valid ID.

Children’s admission through high school is free (8^th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult ticketholder).

Bring the family to the
Winnsboro Spring Festival
May 11 & 12, 2013

Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm
(The closing time may be extended an hour each day,
depending on the crowds.)

Market, Elm and Franklin Streets will be closed to vehicle
traffic as needed for the Festival.

Spring Festival boasts all different kinds of vendors of
fun, interesting and usual products, from hand made to
machine made.

Look for jewelry, photos, wood crafts, metal crafts,
rocks, fossils, home decor, canvas art, hair bows,
children's chairs, decorated tote bags, paintings,
bird houses just to name a few of the items that
will be there. 

There will be food vendors serving everything
from hotdogs, hamburgers, turkey legs and fresh
lemonade. Mmm. . . is your mouth watering?

On Saturday, there will be a balloon release,
performances by the Raiderettes, and "The
Legends of Crossroads" historic reenactments.

On Saturday "The C" Dale Cummings will
be on hand with musical entertainment.

For vendor info, call 903-342-1300.

THURS., MAY 9, 7 - 9 pm
Introduction to Basic Herbalism
The Skin and Making Herbal Salves
$35.00 person or 10% off for 2 (so bring a friend!)

TUES., MAY 13, 2 - 3 pm
Leaves, Sticks and Roots
"Having Fun With Plants!"
Plant of the Month......Mint
$8.00 per person
This is a class for children accompanied by an adult.  Class size is limited so please call for reservations.  903-588-4313

THURS., MAY 16, 6 - 7:30 pm
Wild Plants of Northeast Texas
"Urban Foraging"
Wild Edibles Growing on Our City Streets
FREE

TUES., MAY 21, 10:00 am - Noon
Introduction to Basic Herbalism
The Skin and Making Herbal Salves
$35.00 per person or 10% off for 2 (so bring a friend!)

THURS., MAY 23, 7 - 8:30 pm
" Our Cuppa Tea"
Herbal Mysteries Book Club
Potluck dish or $5.00 to cover costs and books for the lending library.



Please call the herb shop for more information.
903-588-4313

Winnsboro 53rd Annual Winnsboro Rodeo
Sanctioned by: UPRA/CPRA/CRRA

THURS., MAY 16, FRI., MAY17, SAT., MAY18

Thursday and Saturday Admission: $8.00 for Adults
(Ages 10+ under free with paid adult)
Friday: Free Admission: sponsored by Wood County Cowboy Church

WED., MAY 15 - Slack Starts @ 7:00 pm Free Admission

Added money $10,800.00 ($1,200 per event

W/$2,400 for Team Roping)

Books Open: Sunday May 12th Timed events 3:00 pm -10:00 pm

MON., MAY 13 - Rough Stock 5:00 am -10:00 pm
Enter at 903-395-2855
Stock Contractor: J & J Rodeo Company

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3 Nightly Performances will 1st (over flow will be put in Slack)

THURS, MAY 16 - Veterans Night, (ALL Veterans Free Admission)

THURS., FRI., SAT.  Nightly performances start @ 8:00 pm

THURS: Crowning of Junior Queen and Senior Queen of the Rodeo
Crowning of Junior Prince & Prince of the Rodeo

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FRI, MAY 17 - Chris Bevill & The Spur on Band
Family Night sponsored by Wood County Cowboy Church (Free Admission)

SAT: MAY 18 - Cody Jinks & His Tone Deaf Hippies Band

All Music Sponsored by Double C Steakhouse & Saloon

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Additional Events Nightly:
Grand Entry
Muttin Bustin: 7:00pm: (Ages 6 & under, Under 60 lbs)
Wild Steer Saddling
Calf Scramble: (Ages 10 & under)
Jr. Barrels: (Ages 14 & under)

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For More Information Contact:
Justin Cason: 903-767-5094

This event is an annual charity fundraiser that provides funds for special camps for children with chronic illnesses and major disabilities.

Fishing tournament from 6 am -3 pm with weigh-in from 3 - 3:30 pm.

Raffle and Auctions at 4:40 pm

Cookout dinner at 6 pm

The Big Bass Tournament will be held April 27, 2013 at:

Axton's Bass City
2959 FM 2946
Emory, TX 75440

A wonderful old fashioned ice cream social will be hosted by the Winnsboro Farmer's Market on Saturday, May 4 during the normal hours of 8:00 am - Noon.

Here'e all the information you need. . .