American Cancer Society Relay for Life (April 28, 2007):
First Lap of Relay for Life
Calendar of Events in Brady, Texas
McCulloch County Helping Hands Mexican Dinner (January 27, 2007):
McCulloch County Helping Hands will host its annual Mexican dinner on Saturday, January 27, 2007, 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 1, 2007):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Banquet on Thursday, February 1, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady. The banquet features a speaker and entertainment. 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 2006 banquet were:
Famed Brady Bulldog Band Boosters Auction (February 10, 2007):
The Famed Brady Bulldog Band Boosters will hold its annual auction on Saturday, February 10, 2007. 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 2006, the auction raised about $15,000 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 18, 2007):
The annual St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mardi Gras Celebration will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the South Ward Cafeteria on 11th Street. A meal of chicken and sausage gumbo with rice, salad, dessert, and drink will be $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Take out orders and deliveries will be available. There will be a drawing for an original Frank Roddie oil painting, children's booths, a French Market, and a cake auction. For more information, call Joan Keeling at 325-597-3511.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (February 18, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, February 18, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
McCulloch County Historical Theater Society Movie Night (March 3, 2007):
The McCulloch County Historical Theater Society will hold its second movie night on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 3234 building. A Roy Rogers film, "Man from Cheyenne," will be shown as well as "Wacky Wabbit," an Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny cartoon. For more information, contact Jan Gardner at jmg@centex.net at 325-243-5227 or the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us.
Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raiser (March, 2007):
The Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry, cake auction, and raffle to raise operating funds on a Saturday in early-March, 2007, 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 8-11, 2007):
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 on March 8-11, 2007. For more information, please contact Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Heart of Texas Country Music Association Anniversary Celebration (March 16-17, 2007):
The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 18th anniversay on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, 2007, at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady. On Friday night, the association will sponsor a welcome party and dance from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight. The dance will feature Justin Trevino, Frankie Miller, Joe Paul Nichols, Curtis Potter, and Amber Digby. Cost for the dance is $10. On Saturday, the Country Music Museum will be open free to the public from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Saturday afternoon, there will be a concert at the center from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for $10 featuring Justin Trevino, Frankie Miller, Joe Paul Nichols, Darrell McCall, Curtis Potter, and Hank Thompson. On Saturday night from 7:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight, there will be a dinner and a dance featuring Justin Trevino, Hank Thompson, and Darrell McCall. Cost of the dinner and dance is $15 (BYOB). For more information, please contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at bradychamber@bradytx.us.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (March 18, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, March 18, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Lions Club Honors Banquet (March 29, 2007):
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 on Monday, March 29, 2007. 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 14, 2007):
The local 4-H Club will hold a Whiz Bang Shoot at Madlock Gun Range on Saturday, April 14, 2007. For more information, call Tom Sammons at 325-597-1391.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (April 15, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, April 15, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Three-Person Tournament (April 14-15, 2007):
The Heart of Texas Golf Assocation will sponsor its annual three-person tournament at the Brady Municipal Golf Course April 14-15, 2007. 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 Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, 2007. 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 28, 2007):
McCulloch County Helping Hands hosts its annual barbecue dinner on Saturday, April 28, 2007, 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.
FCCLA Banquet (May 3, 2007):
The FCCLA Organization at Brady High School will hold a banquet at the High School facility on Thursday, May 3, 2007. For more information, contact Theresa Lawrence at 325-597-2301.
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce Duffer's Scramble (May 12, 2007):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Duffer's Scramble at the Brady Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, May 12, 2007. 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 13, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, May 15, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
BHS Sports Banquet (May 14, 2007):
The Ol' Hound Dawgs organization will host a sports banquet for Brady High School athletes at the Ed Davenport Civic Center on Monday, May 14, 2007. For more information, contact Theresa Lawrence at 325-597-2301.
Famed Brady Bulldog Band Spring Concert (May, 2007):
The Famed Brady Bulldog Band will host a spring concert at the Brady High School Auditorium in middle-May 2007. For more information, contact Butch Crudgington, Band Director, Brady High School at 325-597-2491.
Project Graduation (May 25, 2007):
Project Graduation will be held on Friday night, May 25, 2007 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 24-28, 2007):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will host its annual Memorial Day Golf Tournament on May 25-28, 2007, 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 1-3, 2007, for the fifth 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, Cleburne, Marble Falls, 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 |
Texas Muzzle Loaders Championship Shoot (June 5-10, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold its annual Championship Shoot at Kenneth Madlock Range at Brady Lake on June 5-10, 2007. For more information please call Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Miss Heart of Texas Pageant (June, 2007):
Beta Sigma Phi will hold its annual Miss Heart of Texas Pageant on a Saturday in mid-June, 2007, 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--Whitney Neal
First Runner-up--Holly Watson
Second Runner-up--Amanda Vandine
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.
2006 Queen and Her Court
(left to right) Amanda Vandine, Whitney Neal, Holly Watson
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (June 24, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, June 24, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Parent-Child Tournament (June 28, 2007):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will sponsor a parent-child tournament on June 28, 2007, 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 (June 30-July 1, 2007):
Burton McCord VFW 3234 Float
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 81th July Jubilee during over Independence Day. The celebration starts on Saturday, June 30th, 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 ends up at the square in downtown Brady. Over 100 entrants have traditionally participated in the parade, including a number of floats from surrounding communities. The celebration continues with a street dance to be held on Saturday night, June 30th, on the east side of the square in Brady starting at 9:00 p.m. Finishing off the festive weekend will be gigantic fireworks display by PYROTEX at the Brady Lake at dusk on July 1st, preceded by a free watermelon feast and patriotic music provided by the Heart o' Texas Jubilee Band at the lake pavilion. Children's games will also be available for families at the pavilion. 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.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Couples Tournament (July 14-15, 2007):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will sponsor a couples tournament on Saturday-Sunday, July 14-15, 2007, 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 22, 2007):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday, July 22, 2007. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
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 a 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):
Goat Cookoff Logo
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
(September, 2007):
California Rock-crawling and Off-road Championship Series (CALROCS) will normally sponsor a local meet at Katemcy annually in late-September. The event will feature competition between off-road vehicles negotiating huge granite rocks at the Katemcy course. Off-road vehicles will come from all over Texas and the Southwest for this event. For more information, contact Rich Klein bigrich@d-web.com at 530-622-0370 or the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491, or e-mail at chamber@bradytx.us. The link for Katemcy Rocks is http://calrocs.com.
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.
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
