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SUMMARY:Sherman Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sherman Bird Festival Sherman & Hagerman NWR\nOn May 16\, the Sherman Cultural District joins with Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge for a spectacular day of bird-themed events\, avian art\, and activities in tribute to Sherman’s unique bird connections.\nThe inaugural Sherman Bird Festival features:• unveiling of five new public art sculptures• juried art show• Sherman Art Dash• children’s activities• nature talks and birding activities• restaurant and shop specials all day\, breakfast to late night\nPlus\, the Hagerman Bird Festival at the Refuge includes bird walks\, art activities\, and much more! This unique multi-site festival day is spread throughout the Downtown Sherman Cultural District and at Hagerman – combining art and nature for a grand celebration of the beauty and ecological significance of birds of North Texas.Activities are free and open to the public\, except the ticketed Art Dash event with tickets on sale starting April 1.\nJoin the flock and see what’s hatching in the Cultural District!
URL:https://texomaconnect.com/event/sherman-bird-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Denison\, Main Street\, Denison\, TX\, 75020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hagerman Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hagerman Bird Festival in conjunction with the Sherman Bird Festival\nThe Sherman-Hagerman Bird Festival is a multi-location\, multi-activity celebration of our feathered friends in nature and art as spring migration is in full swing at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge on Lake Texoma. Events will take place at both the Refuge and throughout the Downtown Sherman Cultural District. Hagerman NWR serves as refuge and breeding grounds for migratory birds and is well known for the diversity of birds that can be found here. In all\, 338 species have been counted\, including American white pelicans\, warblers\, hummingbirds\, and nesting tanagers\, painted and indigo buntings\, and nesting bald eagles. Hagerman activities run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include bird walks\, tram tours\, children’s activities\, three lectures\, and book signing with Sam Crowe – Photographic Guide to the Birds of North America \nEvent Schedule \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 to 9:30\nEarly Bird Walk Visitor Center parking lot\n\n\n\n10:00 to 11:00 \n\nRefuge Rocks – Birds! Ages 5-10\, Reservations Required\n\n\n 10:00 to 11:00\nTram Tour (Reservations Required)\n\n\n\n11:00 to 12:00 \n\nLecture: What Exactly is a Bird with Dr. Bryon Clark\, Vertebrate Ecologist\n\n\n\n11:00 to 2:00 \n\nIce Hole Food Truck (carport)\n\n\n11:00 – 2:00\nBook Signing: Sam Crowe – Birds of North America\n\n\n\n12:00 to 12:30 \n\nMaster Storytelling with Doris Haynie (VC Patio)\n\n\n\n12:00 to 1:00 \n\nTram Tour (Reservations Required)\n\n\n\n 12:30 to 1:30 \n\nLecture: Birds are Amazing Flying Dinosaurs \nwith Dr. Tom Stidham\, Evolutionay Biologist and Paleontologist \n\n\n\n 1:00 to 3:00 \n\nButterfly Garden Walk\n\n\n\n1:00 to 3:00 \n\nChildren’s Activities & PuddlesSkins and Skulls of Mammals & Bats  ( Pavilion)\n\n\n2:00 to 3:00\nLecture: Where are All the Birds Going – Current Trends in Population Size with Dr. Wayne Meyer\, Ornithologist\n\n\n\n2:00 to 3:00 \n\nTram Tour (Reservations Required)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge\, 6465 Refuge Rd.\, Sherman\, TX\, 75092\, United States
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SUMMARY:North Texas Arts Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Denison Arts Council host the North Texas Arts Festival May 16 – 17\, 2026\nThe Denison Arts Council hosts the North Texas Arts Festival in historic Downtown Denison each year. Juried local\, regional\, and national artists display and sell their work while  local musicians perform a variety of music throughout the day. This is a family friendly event\, open to the public. \n2026 NTAF features unique artists over the course of 2 days inside the beautiful Katy Depot and at the plaza outside. \nLocals\, art collectors\, and tourists are invited to visit a variety of unique booths featuring original art on May 17 & 18. Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-5p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. respectively.\nSaturday May 16th10:00-5:00 North Texas Art Festival at Katy Depot -Fine Art Vendors at Katy DepotAt Katy PlazaDumpster PaintingDowntown – Bench Beasts Scavenger HuntBusking Music at Katy Plaza- Jon the RevelatorLive Painting at Katy Plaza Matt Bardwell\, Liz VanHuss\,Face Painting\,Balloon ArtLittle Goddess Trybe 11:30\nWinners of the Denison Performing Art DISD Art Contest and Recycled Art Contest are on Display\n\nSunday May 17th10:00 – 3:00 North Texas Art Festival – Fine Art Vendors at Katy Depot
URL:https://texomaconnect.com/event/north-texas-arts-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Katy Depot\, 101 E Main St\, DENISON\, TX\, 75020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Texoma's America 250 Festival
DESCRIPTION:Texoma’s America 250 Festival by Preston Trail NSDAR\nThis is a free\, family event to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! There will be patriotic carnival games\, prizes and entertainment!\nWe are looking for local businesses and community members to set up booths with patriotic carnival games and prizes. If you are interested\, email Amanda Bauman Ewton at prestontrailnsdar@gmail.com.
URL:https://texomaconnect.com/event/texomas-america-250-festival/
LOCATION:Pottsboro Church of Christ\, 522 W FM 120\, Pottsboro\, TX\, 75020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,July 4th Celebrations
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