Events
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo supports youth Held from April 3-13, the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo is returning to promote agriculture, youth and community, Tobin Redwine, executive director of the Montgomery County Fair Association said. “It started in 1957 and when it began, it was using the model of eld day,” Redwine said. “ ... Eventu- ally that’s morphed over the decades to become the event that it is.” What to expect Marketing Community Coordinator Madison Harris said this year, the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo has expanded its number of exhibitors from 18 to 30. While the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo will maintain its mission to support the youth of Montgomery County, attendees can expect new attractions, exhibits and entertainment options. Attractions to expect this year include dueling
Dates to know April 4: Sunshine Day, a day dedicated to the special needs community April 4: Live music featuring Jacob Stelly April 5: Live music with Sammy Kershaw April 7-8: Kids Day, with entertainment catered to children in pre-K through fourth grade April 10: Ladies night at the wine tent April 13: El Día de la Familia Hispana, a day dedicated to the Hispanic community
Peel for a Purpose Craw sh Festival The festival bene ting the nonpro t Boots for Troops will feature craw sh and live music. • April 19, 2-9 p.m. • $10 (children), $30 (general admission), $60 (general admission and all-you-can-eat craw ish) • Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston • www.shrp.com Speed Bump Classic Car Show The car show will also include beverages, food trucks and live music. • April 19, 2-6 p.m. • Free (spectator admission) • 403 Eats, 403 E. Main St., Tomball • Facebook: Speed Bump Classic
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Texas Association of First Responders Cook-O The event starts with the rodeo and concert. The cook-o will include wild game, brisket, pork, pork ribs, chicken and beans. • April 11, 4 p.m.; April 12, 10 a.m. • $25-$30 (admission) • 21988 FM 359, Hempstead • www.tafr.org/events Tomball ISD Superintendent’s Fun Run The fun run will be followed by a free festival. • April 12, 8 a.m. • $20-$35
This year, attendees can expect new rides and attractions at the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo.
SOURCE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR & RODEO COMMUNITY IMPACT
COURTESY MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Easter at Paradigm Celebrate Easter at Paradigm Brewing with an event featuring vendors, an egg hunt, Easter mini photos, and a meet and greet with the Easter bunny. • April 13, 11 a.m. • Free • 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball • Facebook: Paradigm Brewing Company
pianos, swine races and a knowledge barn that o ers educational and interactive exhibits. The impact Redwine said Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo was founded to raise scholarship funds and provide agriculture education and entertainment. According to its annual review, the rodeo had 74,000 visitors last year and earned $158,000 in scholarship funds.
• 20235 Cypress Rosehill Road, Tomball • https://runsignup.com/race/tx/tomball/ tomballisdfunrun
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Families Helping Families The Rosehill Social Club’s annual fundraiser will include live and silent auctions, raes, kids’ games and a dance with live music. • May 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • $15 (adults), $5 (kids 12 and younger) • Tomball VFW, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball
Tidy Up Tomball Help clean up the community during the Tidy Up Tomball bi-annual trash clean up event. • April 12, 8 a.m. • Free • First Baptist Church Tomball, 400 Houston St., Tomball • www.tidyuptomball.com
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9333 Airport Road, Conroe www.mcfa.org
TOMBALL PARKWAY 28595 Tomball Pkwy (281) 290-7810 SPRING STUEBNER 6603 Spring Stuebner Rd (281) 288-0239
THE WOODLANDS 10491 Kuykendahl (281) 681-9110 GOSLING ROAD SPRING 24527 Gosling Rd (281) 516-9404
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