Bonham, Texas -- Look for high-flying motorcycles, Wild West re-enactors, classic cars and trucks, a garden tractor pull, a fireman's rodeo, music all day long and much more as one of the oldest towns in Texas celebrates 177 years of heritage Saturday, May 4, 2013 when historic downtown Bonham hosts the 7th Heritage Day Celebration.
From the time Bonham Mayor Roy Floyd welcomes the crowd at 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. when musical headliner the Brandon Bush Band takes the stage for a two-hour performance, this year's Heritage Day Celebration will feature non-stop activities.
Gun smoke will fill the air at 8:45 a.m. when the Sons of Confederate Veterans re-enactors stage the first of several performances planned for the day.
At 9:00 a.m. Pinn-it Motocross stunt riders will soar into the air. The guys from Pinn-it Motocross will be back for exciting performances at noon and 3:00 p.m.
Fannin County fire departments will compete at 1:00 p.m. in the Fireman's Rodeo.
Garden Tractor Pulls are another big draw and the Lone Star Garden Tractor Pull Association competition will get underway at 3:00 p.m. on Old Ector Road.
Meanwhile, back at the Bonham Square singer-guitarist Caleb Coonrod performs at 3:30 p.m.
There will also be a Red River Military Vehicle display, a ham radio demonstration by Fannin County Amateur Rodeo Club on the east side of the Fannin County Courthouse, as well as a Model Train Display and an Historical Display inside Bonham Visitors Center.
If you would like to be a vendor or talent at this event on May 4, contact judyteller@cableone.net or phone 903-583-0302.
7th Heritage Day Celebration schedule
Saturday, May 04, 2013 8:30 a.m. -11:30 p.m. in historic downtown Bonham, Texas
All events (unless noted) - Main stage Main & 5th Downtown
Downtown Vendors & continuous free stage entertainment
8:30am Welcome – Bonham Mayor Roy Floyd
8:35am Flag Ceremony - Boy Scout Troop 52-Pack 54
8:45am Sons of Confederate Veterans Re-enactors-downtown-several performances
9:00am Pinn-it Motocross Jumps, sponsored by Bonham Chrysler - 5th St
9:15am Bonham School of Dance
10:00am KFYN Country Showdown Talent Contest
12:00-Noon Pinn-it Motocross Jumps, sponsored by Bonham Chrysler-5th St
12:30pm Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Kwik Chek
1:00pm Fannin County Fire Depts. Rodeo - Main & 5th St
1:30pm Li-Sher Performing Arts Dance Studio
2:00pm Bethlehem Baptist Drill Team
2:30pm Bonham Community Band
3:00pm Pinn-it Motocross Jumps, sponsored by Bonham Chrysler -5th St
3:00pm Garden Tractor Pulls - Old Ector Rd
3:30pm Caleb Coonrod - music, Gary Bond - music
4:00pm Bonham High School Jazz Band
5:00pmTBA
6:00-8:00pm The Brandon Bush Band
8:00pm TBA
9:00pm Youth Bands
Corporate Sponsors
American Bank of Texas, Bonham Chrysler, Bonham Tourism, Brookshire Grocery, Fannin Bank, Heritage Gardens, KFYN, Kwik Chek, Massey Music Productions, North Texas E-news, One House DJs/Tony Cruz,Simpson Bookkeeping&Tyrosys Certified Mac Repairs
A Heritage Corporation sponsored event
Other events: Friday & Sat - Sons of Conf. Veterans Village - Hwy 56 & 121
Creative Arts Center &Sam Rayburn Library - W 5th St
Sam Rayburn House - Hwy 56 W,
Red River Military Vehicle displays - Main St
Ft Inglish –Demonstration of early skills – Hwy 56 & Chinner
Model Train Display &Historical displays-Bonham Visitor’s Center, 327 N Main
Fannin County Amateur Radio Club – Ham radio demonstration – East side of courthouse
Main Stage located at 5th& Main St ---Free, Continuous entertainment
www.visitbonham.com 903-583-0302 or 903-583-9830
