Community Calendar

This bi-annual event is centered in the heart of Ladonia on the Square where we will have a Market and shops on the square will be open! Folks living in Ladonia, Bug Tussle, Pecan Gap, Ben Franklin, and Dial all join in by hosting sales at homes and community spaces throughout their towns. Treasures and good food may be found along with great deals!
Come explore this fascinating area, famed for the great variety of wildlife, world class fossil beds, public trails, friendly people and so much more!
A complete Garage Sale and Vendor list to be announced the week of the sale.
For more information and forms, visit our website at:

https://cocladonia.org/

or email us directly at 20milegaragesale@cocladonia.org

#20milegaragesale #marketonthesquare #ladoniatx

Royse City's Animal Control and Shelter is excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Paw-Looza Carnival is teaming up with the 18th Annual Car Show! It's all happening Saturday, May 9!

Join us Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM at Royse City High School Stadium (650 FM 2642, Royse City, TX) for a day packed with fun!

The event will feature food, vendors, adoptable animals, and much more!

If you'd like to be a vendor, details here:
https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2656/campaign/8620/overview

Happening Saturday, May 9th, it's Royse City's 18th Annual Car, Bike, and Truck Show!

The event will also include the Pawlooza (including Pet adoptions and pet-related vendors), raffles, retail vendors, food trucks, kids activities and much more.
A Live DJ will also be on site!

Gates open at 7 a.m., Registration will be from 8 to 11 a.m., with the Opening Ceremony kicking things off at 10 a.m.

Entry is free and open to the general public. Pre-registration for the car show is $20, day-of registration is $25 (link below).

Do you fry the best fish on the lake? Come compete to be the 2026 Catfish Festival's top chef!
Entry is $50 - this includes the purchase of fish fillets through Ben E. Keith and registration.
WHEN: May 9, 2026, at the West Tawakoni City Park
Teams may begin move-in at 10:0AM and must be set up by 10:30AM. Judging will start at 1:00PM.
People’s choice will open at 1:30PM
PRIZES
• First Place - Trophies, Aprons, and Towels
• Second Place – Trophies and Towels
• Third Place - Trophies
For a complete set of rules please email Dena at @dena@laketawakonichamberr.org

The 2026 Catfish Festival happening Saturday, May 9!

Celebrations will include a catfish cook-off, Kid's Fishing, Carnival Rides, a family zone, vendors, food trucks, and more.

The City Manager - through the Police Department - is hosting a Prom for our Special Needs, Teen Community, ages 14 to 20, on May 9th from 6pm to 9pm. Mayor Mihir Pankaj has graciously provided the use of his Home-2 Suites Banquet Room to hold the prom. The dress attire is ranges from Formal to Casual and includes costumes (Disney - Superhero or Celebrity) for those who want to compete in the costume contest. Door prizes will be awarded and photos taken of each student after they are escorted down the red carpet into the venue. Attendees can RSVP through their respective school administration or through the email link on the flyer below. Food and drinks will be provided.

We are excited to once again host our annual Fly-in! This year, it is the Armed Forces Day Fly-In and Historic Aircraft Show! Come out and experience aviation history up close by exploring a collection of legendary warbirds, classic aircraft, and historic airplanes, which will be on display. Some of the aircrafts will be available for rides, as well! We've also partnered with the Commemorative Air Force to bring these planes, as well as the "Rise Above" Mobile Theater!
Come out for a day of fun, food, kids activities, and more! We will see you on May 16th!
More info:
greenvilleflyin.org

Sulphur Springs is hosting its 2nd Annual Blue Blazes Spring Carnival !
Happening Saturday, May 16th from 10AM–3PM at the Hopkins County Civic Center!
Event will include inflatables, a full 18 holes mini golf, laser tag, a truck show, live DJ, Foam Cannon, Interactive Giant Bubble Stations, Vendor Market & Food Trucks and much more!

All of this for just $15 per person!

Every dollar from wristband sales goes straight back to the Blue Blazes, the award-winning drill team at Sulphur Springs High School!

Explore some of the parks native animals in this hands-on program!

When: 2:00pm May 16th, 2026
Where: Near spring point trailhead of Lake Tawakoni State Park, located at 10822 FM 2475, Wills Point, TX 75169
What to bring: Dress for the weather, water
Free with park admission (adults 13 and older $5, kids 12 and under are free)

Happening Saturday, April 25th, it's Spring Fling! Dodd City ISD's annual fundraiser benefiting its scholarship program.

Activities will include:
• Bingo
• Bounce House
• Homemade Ice Cream Contest
• Bike Parade
• BBQ Meal
• Live Music
and much more!