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Calendar of Events in Brady, Texas
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (August 19, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on Sunday, August 19, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Brady/McCulloch County World Championship Goat Cookoff (August 31-September 1, 2007):
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The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 34th-annual World Championship Goat Cookoff during over Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend at Richards Park. The celebration features 125 cooking teams assembled from all over Texas and the United States, cooking goat each in their own way. Cooking teams have traveled from as far as England to participate. Over 100 arts and crafts booths, kids games, horseshoe and washer pitching, and other events round out the day at the park. Click on the logo to the left of this text for the official Goat Cook-off website!! |
| At the end of the day, judging of the cooking team entrants occurs with prizes being awarded to top three teams. A Super Bowl winner is also announced from entrants of previous winners. Many other winners are announced, such as the Best-Looking Cooking Camp, the best designed arts and crafts booths, and the winners from the horseshoe and washer pitching competition. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us. | 
Goat Cookoff Cooking Team |
Heart of Texas Golf Association Tres Amigos Tournament (September 8-9, 2007):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will sponsor its annual Tres Amigos Tournament at the Brady Municipal Golf Course on September 8-9, 2007. The three-man tournament will feature select shot format. Entry fee is $225 per team. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at the Brady Golf Course at 325-597-6010.
 Calrocs Competition |
California Rock-crawling and Off-road Championship Event |
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (September 16, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, September 16, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Lohn Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry (September, 2007):
The Lohn Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on a Saturday in late-September, 2007, at the Lohn Tabernacle. The event will consist of a fish fry and cake auction. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church Fall Festival (October 7, 2007):
St. Patrick's Catholic Church will hold its Fall Festival on Sunday, October 7, 2007, at the Brady Civic Center. A turkey and dressing and sausage dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. A drawing for a pickup will be held at approximately 4:00 p.m. Other activities are planned. For more information, contact the church at 325-597-2324.
Voca Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry (October, 2007):
The Voca Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on a Saturday in early-October, 2007, at the Voca fire hall. The event will consist of a fish fry and cake auction. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Heart of Texas Theater Society Art Show (October 11-13, 2007):
The Heart of Texas Theater Society will host its second annual community art show on Thursday-Saturday, October 11-13, 2007 on the square in Brady. For more information, please contact Mike Trollinger at 325-597-2104.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (October 14, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, October 14, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Muzzle Loader Fall Shoot (October 19-21, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loaders Association hosts its Fall Single-Shot Rifle Shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on October 19-21, 2007. For more information, please call Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Helping Hands Garage Sale (October 27, 2007):
McCulloch County Helping Hands will host its annual garage sale at the center's location at 906 E. 11th St. in Brady on Saturday, October 27, 2007. This annual event features clothes, dishes, household goods, and other collectibles. Proceeds from the sale go toward the operation of the center. For more information, please call Dorothy Lafuente at 325-597-2646.
First Christian Church Annual Bazaar (November, 2007):
The First Christian Church in Brady will host its 40th annual bazaar on the first Saturday in November, 2007, at the church's location at 210 E. 2nd St. Many handcrafted items will be for sale at this event. For more information, please call the church at 325-597-2264.
Melvin Volunteer Fire Department Supper (November 3, 2007):
The Melvin Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fund-raising supper on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at the fire hall. The event, starting at 6:00 p.m., will consist of a supper and cake auction. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Rochelle Study Club Chili Supper (November, 2007):
The Rochelle Study Club will host a chili supper at the Rochelle School cafeteria on a Saturday in mid-November, 2007. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (November 11, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, November 11, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Brady/McCulloch County Christmas In the Heart (November 30-December 1, 2007):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will host its tenth annual traditional Christmas in the Heart celebration in downtown Brady on the Friday night and Saturday, November 30-December 1, 2007. Friday night features the lighting of the courthouse and a visit from Santa Claus. On Saturday, Arts and crafts booths and another visit from Santa Claus highlight the event. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (December 9, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, December 9, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
McCulloch County 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Show (January 11-12, 2008):
The McCulloch County 4-H and FFA programs will sponsor a Junior Livestock Show for all students in McCulloch County on Friday and Saturday, January 11-12,2008. Students exhibit all types of livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and rabbits. Numerous prizes are awarded to the students, and the animals in each category are sold in a public auction at the end of the show. In the 2007 show, over $100,000 was raised from area individuals and businesses to support the youth in this activity. For more information, please contact Jerry Kidd at the Texas A&M Extension Office at 325-597-1295.
 2007--Abby Propst Grand Champion Steer |
McCulloch County Helping Hands Mexican Dinner (January 26, 2008):
McCulloch County Helping Hands will host its annual Mexican dinner on Saturday, January 26, 2008, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The dinner features enchiladas, beans, and rice, as well as dessert and iced tea. Patrons can eat in at the Helping Hands Center as 906 E. 11th Street in Brady or call 325-597-2646 for home delivery. Volunteers will deliver meals anywhere in the Brady area. Cost of the dinner is $6.50 for adults and $3.00 for children. All of the proceeds support the continued operation of Helping Hands. For more information, please contact Dorothy LaFuente at the center at 325-597-2646.
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (February, 2008):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Banquet in early-February 2008 at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady. Highlights of the evening include the presentation of the Distinguished Public Service Award, Citizen of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement awards. Recipients of these awards at the 2007 banquet were:
Famed Brady Bulldog Band Boosters Auction (February, 2008):
The Famed Brady Bulldog Band Boosters will hold its annual auction on a Saturday in early-February, 2008. The auction is broadcast live over KNEL-AM/FM radio and cable Channel 11. Items for the auction are donated by businesses and individuals in the area. In addition, Javier Paniagua, owner of the local Sonic Drive-In, donates half of the proceeds from sales on the Saturday of the event. In 2007, the auction raised over $20,000 to support activities of the band. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mardi Gras (February, 2008):
The annual St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mardi Gras Celebration will be held on the last Sunday before the start of Lent in February, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Southward Cafeteria on 11th Street. A meal of chicken and sausage gumbo with rice, salad, dessert, and drink will be $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Take out orders will be available. There will be a drawing for an original Frank Roddie oil painting, children's booths, a French Market, and a silent cake auction. For more information, call Joan Keeling at 325-597-3511.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (February, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-February, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raiser (March, 2008):
The Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry, cake auction, and raffle to raise operating funds on a Saturday in March, 2008, at the Tootsie Mitchell Cafetorium in Rochelle. For more information, contact Tom Bourbon (tbourbon@centex.net) at 325-243-5254 or the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Spring Shoot (March, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold its spring "Frost on the Cactus" shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Saturday in mid-March, 2008. For more information, please contact Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (March, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in March, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Lions Club Honors Banquet (March, 2008):
The Brady Lions Club will host its annual Lions Club Honors Banquet for all high school students in McCulloch County at the Brady Civic Center in late-March, 2008. Students at Brady, Lohn, and Rochelle High Schools will be honored for academic achievement at the dinner. Cost of the dinner is $10 per person. For more information please contact Mike Barbour at 325-792-0089.
4-H Whiz Bang Shoot (April, 2008):
The local 4-H Club will hold a Whiz Bang Shoot at Madlock Gun Range on a Saturday in mid-April, 2008. For more information, call Tom Sammons at 325-597-1391.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (April, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-April, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Three-Person Tournament (April, 2008):
The Heart of Texas Golf Assocation will sponsor its annual three-person tournament at the Brady Municipal Golf Course on a weekend in mid-April, 2008. The tournament will feature select shot format. Entry fee is $225 per team. Information can be provided, and teams can enter, by calling the Gwen Bush at the Brady Golf Course Pro Shop at 325-597-6010.
| The American Cancer Society will hold its annual Relay for Life at the Brady High School track on a Saturday in late-April, 2008. The event features teams of walkers walking continuously on the track from 7:00 p.m. on Friday night to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. A special feature is the first lap of the event featuring cancer survivors and the lighting of the luminaries. Many other events, including an auction, are planned. For more information, please call Tammy West at 325-597-6016. |  First Lap of Relay for Life |
McCulloch County Helping Hands Barbecue Dinner (April, 2008):
McCulloch County Helping Hands hosts its annual barbecue dinner on a Saturday in late-April, 2008, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The dinner features barbecue sandwiches, potato salad, and cole slaw, as well as dessert and iced tea. Patrons can eat in at the Helping Hands Center as 906 E. 11th Street in Brady or call 597-2646 for home delivery. Volunteers will deliver meals anywhere in the Brady area. Cost of the dinner is $6.50 for adults and $3.00 for children. All of the proceeds support the continued operation of Helping Hands. For more information, please contact Dorothy LaFuente at the center at 325-597-2646.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Muy Grande Shoot (May, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold the Muy Grande Shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a weekend in early-May, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce Duffer's Scramble (May, 2008):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Duffer's Scramble at the Brady Municipal Golf Course on a Saturday in May 2008. Teams can enter this scramble format competition by calling the Golf Course Pro Shop at 325-597-6010 or the Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491. The chamber can also be contacted by e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (May, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-May 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
BHS Sports Banquet (May, 2008):
The Ol' Hound Dawgs organization will host a sports banquet for Brady High School athletes at the Ed Davenport Civic Center on a Monday in mid-May 2008. For more information, contact Theresa Lawrence at 325-597-2301.
Famed Brady Bulldog Band Spring Concert (May, 2008):
The Famed Brady Bulldog Band will host a spring concert at the Brady High School Auditorium in mid-May 2008. For more information, contact Butch Crudgington, Band Director, Brady High School at 325-597-2491.
Project Graduation (May, 2008):
Project Graduation will be held on a Friday night in late-May, 2008 at Curtis Field Airport on Highway 377N in Brady. The alcohol-and drug-free party for all high school seniors in McCulloch County honors graduates from Brady, Lohn, and Rochelle High Schools. Games, music, food, and door prizes highlight the evening. The event starts at approximately 10:00 p.m. and lasts until 3:00 a.m. The event is free. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Memorial Day Golf Tournament (May 24-26, 2008):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will host its annual Memorial Day Golf Tournament on May 24-26, 2008, at the Brady Municipal Golf Course. Golfers from all over the state of Texas will participate. Entry fee is $150 per person. For the championship flight, medal play will determine who will qualify for Monday play. For other flights, match play will be held the first two days, and medal play will be held for the finals. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at the Brady Golf Course at 325-597-6010.
 Drag Boats Side by Side |
The Southern Drag Boat Association will be in Brady at Brady Lake on Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, 2008, for the sixth annual Heart of Texas Thunder Drag Boat races. Drag boat racers from all over the southern United States will compete for prizes in many different racing categories. Other races are held from May-September in Waco, Lubbock, San Angelo, Fort Worth, and Bryan, Texas, as well as Chouteau, Oklahoma, Wichita, Kansas, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Numerous food vendors will be on the grounds with a variety of cuisine for the public. The public is urged to bring lawn chairs for viewing and coolers on wheels or in a wagon. Over 100 drag boats are expected to enter the competition. For more information, contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491. The chamber can also be contacted by e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us |
Willie Washington Park Juneteenth Celebration and Family Day (June, 2008):
The Willie Washington Park Foundation will host the 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration and Family Day on the Friday-Saturday closest to June 19, 2008, at Willie Washington Park. Activities will include a domino tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a family softball challenge, waterslide for the kids, and a teen "Fear Factor" challenge. There will also be music and dancing later on in the evening. For more information, please call Linda Lott at 325-597-9080 or Tannya Lacy at 325-792-6208.
Smoke on the Hill (June, 20078:
A "Smoke on the Hill" barbecue cook-off will be held on a Saturday in late-June, 2008, in Richards Park. Proceeds for the event will go to a local non-profit organization. Entry fee is $80/team. Categories for the cook-off include brisket, checken, pork spare ribs, and beans. Prizes include "People's Choice." Vendors are needed. For more information, please call Robert Selvera at 325-456-7683 or Charles Jones at 325-456-5734.
Miss Heart of Texas Pageant (June, 2008):
Beta Sigma Phi will hold its annual Miss Heart of Texas Pageant on a Saturday in late-June, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brady High School auditorium. Chosen from among 10-12 McCulloch County high school juniors and seniors will be the reigning Miss Heart of Texas and her court for the Year 2007-2008. 2006-2007 winners include the following:
Miss Heart of Texas--Christina DeFiore
First Runner-up--Courtney Kastner
Second Runner-up--Lauren Rozelle
The new Queen and her court will represent Brady and McCulloch County throughout the year, including riding on the Brady Chamber of Commerce float at a parades throughout central Texas during the summer.
2007 Queen Christina DeFiore
Texas Muzzle Loaders Championship Shoot (June, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold its annual Championship Shoot at Kenneth Madlock Range at Brady Lake in mid-June, 2008. For more information please call Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (June, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in late-June, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Parent-Child Tournament (June, 2008):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will sponsor a parent-child tournament in late-June, 2008, at the Brady Municipal Golf Course. Each team will consist of a parent and a child and will feature a select shot format. Entry fee is $150 per team. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at the golf course at 325-597-6010.
Brady/McCulloch County July Jubilee (July 4-6, 2008):
Burton McCord VFW 3234 Float
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 82nd July Jubilee during the Independence Day holiday period. Starting off the festive weekend, we will have a washer tournament and mud volleyball tournament and watermelon social at the lake on Friday, July 6, followed by gigantic fireworks display by PYROTEX at the Brady Lake at dusk. The celebration continues the next morning on Saturday, July 7, with our annual parade. The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. with the entrance being located at Richard's Park on the west side of Brady and ending up at the square in downtown Brady. Over 100 entrants have traditionally participated in the parade, including a number of floats from surrounding communities. There will also be an arts and crafts fair and ranch rodeo on Saturday. The celebration continues with a street dance to be held on Saturday night at the G. Rollie White Complex at 9:00 p.m. In addition to these activities, an EB Funtimes carnival will be located at Richards Park from July 4-7, 2007. For more information, contact Christi Mays at the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Rochelle Reunion (July, 2008):
The Rochelle Reunion will be held on a Saturday in early-July, 2008, in the school cafeteria. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. A barbeque brisket and turkey meal will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Price is $8.00 and includes dessert. The reunion is sponsored by the Rochelle Varsity and Junior High Cheerleaders. For more information, please call Linda Beam at 325-243-5249 or the school at 325-243-5224.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Couples Tournament (July, 2008):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will sponsor a couples tournament on a Saturday-Sunday in mid-July, 2008, at the Brady Municipal Golf Course. Each team will consist of one man and one woman and will feature a select shot format. Entry fee is $150 per team. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at the golf course at 325-597-6010.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (July, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-July, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
