Raise a glass to GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience, presented by Bank of the West, as it celebrates four decades of wine, tradition and community. The Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest returns September 17, 18, 19 & 20 to Historic Main Street for its 40th annual celebration, honoring the stories, people and places that have shaped the world of wine with the theme Connecting Wine Traditions, One Glass at a Time.

9:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Texas AgriLife Extension, 2505 N. Center St. in Bonham, Texas 75418

One of Frontier Village & Museum’s most popular hands-on programs returns this fall, giving participants the chance to experience the traditional craft of blacksmithing in a historic setting. Beginner Blacksmithing, led by Steven Mildward of Black Dog’s Foundry, offers an introduction to the skills and techniques used by blacksmiths in the 1800s.

Looking for ways to connect to your community? Do you like showing old family items or old objects you’ve collected? Or possibly see what other people have collected and want to show?

10:00 a.m. October 9 at the Multipurpose Complex

On September 17, Steeli Bryce opens for Deana Carter; on September 24, Jess Woolverton opens for Shelby Stone; on October 1, Tanner Legg opens for The Wilder Blue; and on October 8, Aaron Gibson opens for Diamond Rio. The Discover Durant fall concert series is free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some great music!

North Texas Giving Day is the largest community-wide giving event in the Nation and includes Fannin County. In Bonham, a Community Celebration will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center at 200 W 5th Street. Garden gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. At 7:00 p.m., The Buzz Andrews Band will entertain everyone with live music.

Join us on Saturday, September 26 for the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum's 4th To Hell & Back Motorcycle Poker Run. Don't ride a bike? That's OK – come on out to the museum from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to visit the vendor booths, have lunch, participate in the silent auction and raffle and listen to music by Jenn Ford that will start at 12:30. There are some wonderful auction items including gift certificates, decorative items, fine art photo portrait certificate and much more. photo by Allen Rich

A longtime Bonham tradition is taking on a new life during the 40th Anniversary of Autumn in Bonham. On Saturday, October 3, residents and visitors of all ages are invited to walk, run or roll through local history during the Vive le Bois d’Arc Family 5K: A Historic Passport Tour. The 3.8-mile, non-timed route can be completed by bike or foot and combines outdoor activity, local history, and six of Bonham’s historic and cultural destinations into one family-friendly adventure.

TCU Press will publish Living and Writing in West Texas: Two Speeches by Elmer Kelton on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, bringing the late author’s own account of his life and craft back into print. The hardcover ($26.95) carries a new foreword by Western author Patrick Dearen and an afterword by longtime friend and bookseller, Felton Cochran. The release falls in Kelton’s centennial year. Born April 29, 1926, in Andrews County and raised on a ranch near Crane, Kelton would have turned 100 this spring.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the recipients of its 2026 ProtectHER Awards: Baker Botts and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Elizabeth Carlock Phillips, and Janet Jensen. The awards, sponsored by Thomson Reuters, will be presented at the annual NFNL Stand for Her Luncheon, on September 24 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The luncheon will feature actress, producer, and founder/CEO Tracee Ellis Ross in a conversation moderated by NBC 5 anchor Laura Harris.

Do you enjoy watching wildlife, working outdoors, gardening with native plants, exploring the woods, or simply learning more about the land around you? Would you like to share what you learn with others and help make a difference in your community? photo by Allen Rich

The Hispanic Heritage Festival in Sherman is set for Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lucy Kidd-Key Park in Sherman, Texas! Celebrate the rich culture and traditions of our Hispanic community! A variety of entertainment is planned for Lucy Kidd-Key Park, including delicious food, a Classic Car Show, live entertainment, local vendors, an art contest and more!

Praying mantids are a distinctive predatory insect. Their forelegs are powerful, spiny tools the ambush predator uses to catch and subdue their prey. “They’ll eat pests, but they’ll also eat beneficial insects and pollinators, and even other mantids,” said Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist. “Food is food.” (Wizzie Brown/Texas A&M AgriLife)

We are teaming up again with our friend Amy Einkorn for a Bonham Farmers Market event that is lined up with the National Tay Sachs and Allied Diseases Association’s 16th Annual Day of Hope on Sept 19. Come out and support local vendors, shop, chat, or pray with us as we continue to bring awareness to rare diseases and support Elayne and Blayne.

Contest Judge Dr. Trina Harlow, CACB Director Sandy Barber and artist Jennifer Owen, winner of Best of Show for the Community Art Contest hosted by the Creative Arts Center in Bonham.

September brings a full calendar of events and experiences to Grapevine, from the 40th Annual GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience and ItalianCarFest™ to live music, wine and dinner experiences, hands-on workshops, vintage train rides, historic attractions and family-friendly activities.

9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the cemetery on FM 2645

The 40th annual Autumn in Bonham bike rally is just a few short weeks away. Scheduled for October 3, the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is calling for volunteers to help make the 2026 anniversary ride the best yet. photo by Allen Rich

We have not forgotten and twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Grapevine’s 9/11 Memorial stands as a lasting tribute to those who lost their lives and to the courage of those who served and protected others on that day. The flight crews were among the first people directly confronted by the attacks, carrying out their responsibilities to care for and protect passengers as the unimaginable unfolded around them. Together, the figures represent courage, service, teamwork and sacrifice – and a reminder of the people who went to work that morning and never came home.

Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Lou Diamond Phillips, Dermot Mulroney, and Casey Siemaszko unite for one of the most complete Young Guns reunions ever assembled! FAN EXPO Dallas announced today that the stars of the iconic 1988 cult classic Young Guns will reunite Sept. 11–13, 2026, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

Hollywood icon to headline exclusive Nicolas Cage Live panel alongside photo ops and autograph opportunities! "Nicolas Cage is one of those rare performers whose career transcends genres and generations," said Andrew Moyes, Vice President of Fan Expo HQ.

What does conservation look like when a community decides to roll up its sleeves and get involved? On September 26, Mossy Oak Properties Cross Timbers Land & Home is partnering with Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge for National Day of Conservation at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.

The Gibbes Museum of Art, a beacon for the arts in the American South since its establishment in 1858, has announced the extension of the submission deadline for the Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art ‒ the new deadline is September 14. One of the leading artist competitions in the Southeastern United States, last year more than 350 artists submitted entries.

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America announced that tickets are on sale for The Sound of Music coming to the Music Hall at Fair Park from September 8-20, 2026 as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Dallas Series. Produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, this critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.

Why it matters: Impaired driving deaths consistently spike over Labor Day weekend in Texas. A mother shares her story of loss, while TxDOT travels the state encouraging everyone to get a sober ride during increased law enforcement efforts.

Bonham is getting ready for the Red River Valley Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale, happening October 2nd and 3rd, 2026. As part of the regional event, Bonham will host a Community-Wide Yard Sale throughout Fannin County, offering residents and visitors two days to shop for antiques, collectibles, household items, vintage finds, and other treasures.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept 6, 2026 at 1:00, the Allen’s Point Cemetery Association will gather at the community center to have their annual homecoming potluck luncheon, with a business meeting to follow. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite dish to share.