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Canadian’s 122nd Annual
4 of July Celebration July 1-4, 2010 ~ Canadian, Texas NOTICE: Parade & traditional events will be on Saturday, July 3rd
Thursday, July 1st
TCRA Rodeo Slack – Canadian Rodeo Arena – 7 pm
Friday, July 2nd
River Valley Pioneer Museum – 9 am – noon & 1 – 4 pm Featuring the 33rd annual Sagebrush Painters Art Exhibit
TCRA Rodeo Slack – Canadian Rodeo Arena – 8 am
TCRA Rodeo Performance – Canadian Rodeo Arena – 7 pm $5.00 admission, 5 & under free $10,000 added money Events include: Bareback Riding, Saddle Broncs, Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Kid’s Calf Scramble, Mutton’ Bustin’, Open Steer Saddling, and Box K Cattle Bounty Bull
Specialty Act—Bomb Squad – Canadian Rodeo Arena ATV-4 Wheeler Freestyle, immediately following Rodeo Performance
Rodeo Dance – Jones Pavilion - 9 pm - 1 am - $20/person Opening Performance: Cruz Duke Headliner: Gary P. Nunn
“American Heroes” For more information, please contact: Canadian Chamber of Commerce * 119 North 2nd Street * Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-6234 * canadiantx@sbcglobal.net * canadiantx.com
Saturday, July 3rd
Welcome & Information – Canadian Visitors’ Center – 11 am - 3 pm
Parade: “American Heroes” - Courthouse Lawn – 10 am. No Entry fee or preregistration, check-in and judging begins at 9 am at Wildcat Stadium.
Arts & Crafts Fair - Courthouse lawn, 9 am - 4 pm, no pre-registration, $50/booth, set-up begins no earlier than 7 am
Turtle Race - Courthouse parking lot, register from 8 - 9 am, race starts immediately after parade. NO SNAPPING TURTLES ALLOWED. Sponsored by Hemphill County Sheriff’s Department and Crew.
Hot Dog Lunch - 25¢ hot dogs - Lowe’s Pay ‘N Save parking lot after parade.
Old Timer’s Reunion & BBQ – Canadian Elementary School Cafeteria, 11:30 am – 1 pm. Open to all. Tickets are $10. 70+ eat free.
17th Annual Water Polo – 5TH & PURCELL. Sign-up begins at 12 noon. Sponsored by Canadian VFD.
The Citadelle Art Foundation – 6th & Nelson – Special Hours: 1-4 pm, Mary Cassatt Exhibit. $10 per person, $8 seniors, kids free. 806-323-8899 for more info.
Shop Canadian – Visit our merchants and experience unique shopping around town.
River Valley Pioneer Museum – 1 pm – 5 pm featuring the 33rd annual Sagebrush Painters Art Exhibit - Artist Reception, 2 - 4 pm
Palace Theatre Free Movie - 3:00 pm. Cool off and experience the premiere digital projection and THX sound system of the Palace Theatre.
16th Annual Great Canadian Duck Race - Hemphill County Duck Ponds, 6 pm. 3 races, 3 prizes. $5/ticket. Sponsored by Canadian Rotary Club.
Watermelon Feast - Hemphill County Duck Ponds, 5:30 pm. Free watermelon for all. (Watermelon Donated by Lowe’s Pay ‘N Save)
TCRA Rodeo Performance – Canadian Rodeo Arena - 7:00pm
Specialty Act: The Bomb Squad –Immediately following Rodeo Performance
Fireworks Display - Hemphill County Recreation Complex - Dusk
Rodeo Dance – Jones Pavilion - 9 pm - 1 am - $20/person Opening Performance: Cruz Duke, Headliner: Jason Boland and the Stragglers
Sunday, July 4th
3rd Annual Canadian Ranch Rodeo – Canadian Rodeo Arena – 7:00 pm Limited to 12 teams. $5,000 added money. Events Include: Ranch Bronc Riding, Stray Gathering, Wild Cow Milking, and Team Branding Contact: Wes Avent for more info, 806-323-9921