By Butch Burney
Don’t stand in line at the 55 th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, get your tickets online or at any of the local banks and credit unions.
Tickets are available online at HopkinsChamber.org as well as the Chamber of Commerce office at 110 Main Street.
Tickets are $8 each for those 13 and older and free for children 12 and under, thanks to sponsorship from Signature Solar.
Stew Merch
Stew merch is here! Stew merch is here!
Whether you’re in the market for a Stew T-shirt, hoodie, mug, tumbler, sticker, towel or other merchandise for the 55 th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, you can find it at the Chamber of Commerce.
Stop by the Chamber office and get your gear for the Stew Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Buford Park.
Ribeye Roundup
The Cattleman’s Classic & Ribeye Roundup returns to Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs on October 5. The event features a steak cook-off which will include an expected 40-plus cook teams, educational trade show, live music and more!
What’s new for the public?
•Reduced ticket price of $20
•Bite-sized steak tasting instead of a full steak meal. Now the public has the opportunity to try multiple cook team steaks vs. picking only one steak.
•Festival style that includes live music throughout the day.
•Public service will begin at 1pm and end at 4pm.
Main Street Uncorked
Main Street Uncorked 2024 is an annual wine and music festival in beautiful downtown Sulphur Springs. Enjoy wine from some of the best Texas wineries, shop local vendors and enjoy talented musical artists.
The event starts at 1 pm and runs until 7 pm on Saturday, Oct. 12. They have two great bands lined up for entertainment throughout the day.
Tickets include participation in the wine tasting event, a souvenir glass and an insulated wine bag. Advanced tickets purchased online are $10 each (visit their Facebook page). Tickets sold at the event will be $15 each.
Help a Child
The annual Help a Child Benefit is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Hopkins County Civic Center to support children in need. All proceeds go to help the children of Northeast Texas.
The big ticket item this year will include a 2024 Kubota RTV-X 4×4 diesel and bumper pull trailer. Check their Facebook page to find out locations to purchase tickets.
The event includes food, music, and live events.
Market on Main
Join downtown Sulphur Springs for music, food, shopping and fun fall festivities during Autumn Market on Main on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What to expect:
- A wide array of artisanal crafts
- Delicious food vendors
- Live music to set the mood
- Family-friendly activities
- And so much more!
Ribbon Cuttings
The Pretty Penny Thrift Store will have a ribbon cutting at their location at 115 Industrial Drive West, at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Everyone is invited.
Clayton Homes Retail will host a ribbon cutting at their location at 2600 Industrial Drive at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Please join us for their ribbon cutting.
Vino Lounge will host a ribbon cutting at their location, 223 Main Street, at noon on Friday, Oct. 11. Please join us for this event.
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