6 Jun
Chisholm Trail Days
Annual three-day festival celebrating Bowie's cattle-drive heritage. Parade on Saturday morning, live music Friday and Saturday nights, chuck-wagon cook-off Sunday.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Events in the county.
Festivals, rodeos, civic meetings, art shows, and community gatherings across all twelve towns. Dates sourced from organizers. When in doubt, confirm before you drive.
Jun 2026
13 Jun
Bowie Rodeo
PRCA-sanctioned rodeo at the Bowie fairgrounds. Events include bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, and mutton bustin'. Gates open at 5 p.m.; performance at 7 p.m.
20 Jun
Forestburg Fox Run 5K
Flat 5K on county roads through the Forestburg community. Registration $20 day-of at the community center. All ages welcome. Watermelon and lemonade at the finish.
Jul 2026
4 Jul
Montague Pioneer Days
Fourth of July celebration centered on the courthouse square. Bluegrass music from noon, pie contest at 3 p.m., and a fireworks display over the post-oak grove at dusk.
11 Jul
Nocona Boot Festival
Two-day celebration of Nocona's boot-making heritage. Factory tours, leather craft workshops, a boot-design contest, and live music on the courthouse lawn both evenings.
18 Jul
Saint Jo Summer Art Crawl
Self-guided tour of nine studios and galleries on and around the courthouse square. Participating artists include painters, potters, fiber artists, and the square's resident muralist.
Aug 2026
1 Aug
Bowie Public Library Author Series — Summer Session
Monthly author talk series at the Bowie Public Library. August session features a local historian presenting new research on the 1882 railroad survey through Montague County.
8 Aug
Lake Nocona Annual Clean-Up Day
Organized shoreline cleanup around Lake Nocona. Supplies and lunch provided. Organized by the Nocona Parks Board. Volunteers meet at the west-shore boat ramp at 8 a.m.
22 Aug
Ringgold Heritage Day
Small-town heritage day in Ringgold with local food, a historical marker dedication, and a guided walk to the Red River Station site. About 200 people typically attend.
Sep 2026
5 Sep
Montague County Fair
The county fair at the Bowie fairgrounds. Livestock shows, produce competition, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, and the fair queen coronation. Runs Thursday through Sunday.
Oct 2026
3 Oct
Saint Jo Fall Festival
Fall market day on the Saint Jo courthouse square. Antique dealers open extended hours, food trucks line the block, and the square hosts live acoustic music from noon to 5 p.m.
17 Oct
Nocona Arts Guild Fall Show
Annual juried art show presented by the Nocona Arts Guild. Paintings, sculpture, and mixed media from artists across north Texas. Reception Saturday evening. Free admission.
Nov 2026
2 Nov
Montague County Commissioners Court — Public Session
Regular public session of the Montague County Commissioners Court. Agenda posted 72 hours in advance at the county clerk's office and on the county website. Open to all residents.
11 Nov
Bowie Veterans Day Ceremony
Annual Veterans Day ceremony at the VFW post on US 287. Color guard presentation, remarks by the county judge, and a reception following the service. Open to the public.
28 Nov
Nocona Christmas Market
Holiday market in downtown Nocona the weekend after Thanksgiving. Thirty-plus vendors with handmade gifts, food, and seasonal items. Free horse-drawn wagon rides Saturday afternoon.