Burton McCord VFW 3234 Float
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.
Calendar of Events in Brady, Texas
Brady/McCulloch County July Jubilee (July 4-6, 2008):
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Burton McCord VFW 3234 Float |
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 82nd July Jubilee during the Independence Day holiday period. Starting off the festive events, we will have a carnival at Richards Park on July 2-5. Then on Thursday, July 3, there will be a gigantic fireworks display at the Brady Lake at dusk. The celebration continues the next morning on Friday, July 4, 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 ending up at the square in downtown Brady. Over 100 entrants have traditionally participated in the parade, including a number of floats from surrounding communities. There will also be a ranch rodeo on Saturday, July 5. The celebration continues with a street dance to be held on Saturday night at the G. Rollie White Complex at 9:00 p.m., featuring Owen Temple and Kyle Park. 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. |
Rochelle Reunion (July, 2008):
The Rochelle Reunion will be held on a Saturday in early-July, 2008, in the school cafeteria. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. A barbeque brisket and turkey meal will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Price is $8.00 and includes dessert. The reunion is sponsored by the Rochelle Varsity and Junior High Cheerleaders. For more information, please call Linda Beam at 325-243-5249 or the school at 325-243-5224.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Couples Tournament (July 12-13, 2008):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will sponsor a couples tournament on Saturday-Sunday, July 12-13, 2008, 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 20, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on Sunday, July 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Live Oak Trade Days (July 26, 2008):
Live Oak Trade Days will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on U.S. Highway 877 at the junction of S.H. 71 (just south of Wal-Mart). There will be arts and crafts, jewelry, food booths, live music, and much more. For more information, contact Bill Derrick at 325-597-0493.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (August 17, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on Sunday, August 17, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Live Oak Trade Days (August 23, 2008):
Live Oak Trade Days will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on U.S. Highway 877 at the junction of S.H. 71 (just south of Wal-Mart). There will be arts and crafts, jewelry, food booths, live music, and much more. For more information, contact Bill Derrick at 325-597-0493.
Brady/McCulloch County World Championship Goat Cookoff (August 29-30, 2007):
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The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 35th-annual World Championship Goat Cookoff during over Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend at Richards Park. The celebration features 150 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 13-14, 2008):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will sponsor its annual Tres Amigos Tournament at the Brady Municipal Golf Course on Saturday-Sunday, September 13-14, 2008. 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 |
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (September 14, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on Sunday, September 14, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Lohn Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry (September, 2008):
The Lohn Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on a Saturday in mid-September, 2008, 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 5, 2008):
St. Patrick's Catholic Church will hold its Fall Festival on Sunday, October 5, 2008, 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, 2008):
The Voca Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on a Saturday in mid-October, 2008, at the Voca fire hall starting at 6:00 p.m. 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.
Placid Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry (October 18, 2008):
The Placid Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the Placid Fire Station. The event will consist of a fish fry and cake auction starting at 5:00 p.m., followed by a cake auction. For more information, contact the Linda Roessler at 325-463-5378, or e-mail at lroesler@centex.net.
Heart of Texas Theater Society Art Show (October, 2008):
The Heart of Texas Theater Society will host its third annual community art show, Art in the Heart, on a Thursday-Saturday in mid-October, 2008, on the square in Brady. For more information, please contact Mike Trollinger at 325-597-2104.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (October 12, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on Sunday, October 12, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Muzzle Loader Fall Shoot (October, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loaders Association hosts its Fall Single-Shot Rifle Shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a weekend in mid-October, 2008. For more information, please call Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Helping Hands Garage Sale (October, 2008):
McCulloch County Helping Hands will host its annual garage sale at the center's location at 906 E. 11th St. in Brady on the last Saturday in October 2008. 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, 2008):
The First Christian Church in Brady will host its 41st annual bazaar on the first Saturday in November 2008 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, 2008):
The Melvin Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fund-raising supper on a Saturday in early-November, 2008, 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, 2008):
The Rochelle Study Club will host a chili supper at the Rochelle School cafeteria on a Saturday in mid-November, 2008. 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 9, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on Sunday, November 9, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Brady/McCulloch County Christmas In the Heart (December 5, 2008):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will host its eleventh annual traditional Christmas in the Heart celebration in downtown Brady on the Friday night, December 5, 2008. The event features the lighting of the courthouse and a visit from Santa Claus. 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 7, 2008):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on Sunday, December 7, 2008. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
McCulloch County 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Show (January, 2009):
The McCulloch County 4-H and FFA programs will sponsor a Junior Livestock Show for all students in McCulloch County on a Friday and Saturday in mid-January, 2009. 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 2008 show, over $144,000 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.
 2008--Josh Behrens Grand Champion Heifer |
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (January, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-January, 2009. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
McCulloch County Helping Hands Mexican Dinner (January 19, 2009):
McCulloch County Helping Hands will host its annual Mexican dinner on the last Saturday in January, 2009, 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 free of charge. Cost of the dinner is $6.50 for adults and $3.00 for children. All of the proceeds support the continued operation of the Helping Hands Center. For more information, please contact Dorothy LaFuente at the center at 325-597-2646.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mardi Gras (February, 2009):
The annual St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mardi Gras celebration will be held on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday in February, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Brady Middle School Cafeteria on U.S. Highway 190W (the Menard highway). A meal of chicken and sausage gumbo with rice, salad, dessert, and drink will be $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Take out orders will be available. There will be a drawing for an original Frank Roddie oil painting, children's booths, a French Market, and a silent cake auction. For more information, call Joan Keeling at 325-597-3511.
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (February, 2009):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Banquet on a Thursday in early-February, 2009, at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady. 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 2008 banquet were:
Famed Brady Bulldog Band Boosters Auction (February, 2009):
The Famed Brady Bulldog Band Boosters will hold its annual auction on a Saturday in early-February, 2009. 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 2008, the auction raised over $20,000 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.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (February, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-February, 2009. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raiser (March, 2009):
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, 2009, at the Tootsie Mitchell Cafetorium in Rochelle. For more information, contact Alvin Bolton at 325-243-5386 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, 2009):
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 Friday-Sunday in early-March, 2009. For more information, please contact Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (March, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-March, 2009. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Lions Club Honors Banquet (March, 2009):
The Brady Lions Club will host its annual Lions Club Honors Banquet for all high school students in McCulloch County at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on a Monday in late-March, 2009. 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, 2009):
The local 4-H Club will hold a Whiz Bang Shoot at Madlock Gun Range on a Saturday in mid-April, 2009. For more information, call Tom Sammons at 325-597-1391.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (April, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in early-April, 2009. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Three-Person Tournament (April, 2009):
The Heart of Texas Golf Assocation will sponsor its annual three-person tournament at the Brady Municipal Golf Course on a weekend in mid-April, 2009. 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.
McCulloch County Helping Hands Barbecue Dinner (April, 2009):
McCulloch County Helping Hands hosts its annual barbecue dinner on a Saturday in late-April, 2009, 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.
| The American Cancer Society will hold its annual Relay for Life at the Brady High School track on a Friday and Saturday in early-May, 2008. 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 |
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Muy Grande Shoot (May, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold the Muy Grande Shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a weekend in early-May, 2009. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce Duffer's Scramble (May, 2009):
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Duffer's Scramble at the Brady Municipal Golf Course on a Saturday in mid-May, 2009. 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, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in mid-May, 2009. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
BHS Sports Banquet (May, 2009):
The Ol' Hound Dawgs organization will host a sports banquet for Brady High School athletes at the Ed Davenport Civic Center on a Monday in mid-May, 2009. For more information, contact Theresa Lawrence at 325-597-2301.
Famed Brady Bulldog Band Spring Concert (May, 2009):
The Famed Brady Bulldog Band will host a spring concert at the Brady High School Auditorium in mid-May 2009. For more information, contact Butch Crudgington, Band Director, Brady High School at 325-597-2491.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Memorial Day Golf Tournament (May 23-25, 2009):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will host its annual Memorial Day Golf Tournament on May 23-25,2009, 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.
Project Graduation (May, 2009):
Project Graduation will be held on the last Friday night in May, 2009, 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.
Smoke on the Hill BBQ Cook-off (June, 2009)
The "Smoke on the Hill" barbecue cook-off will be held on a Saturday in early-June, 2009, at Brady Lake in conjunction with the Brady Lake Music Fest. Entry fee is $75 with a bean jackpot and "People's Choice" entry of $10 each with 100% payback. People's Choice ticket sales will benefit a McCulloch County non-profit organization. Lone Star BBQ will sanction the Smoke on the Hill BBQ Cook-off. For more information or to obtain a cook-off application, please contact Donna at 325-456-5733, Charles at 325-456-5734, Robert at 325-456-7683, or J.P. at 1-210-587-6899, or stop by KNEL Radio.
Heart of Texas Golf Association Two-Person Golf Tournament (June, 2009):
The Heart of Texas Golf Association will host its two-person golf tournament on the second weekend in June, 2009, at the Brady Municipal Golf Course. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at the Brady Golf Course at 325-597-6010.
Willie Washington Park Juneteenth Celebration and Family Day (June, 2009):
The Willie Washington Park Foundation will host the 8th annual Juneteenth Celebration and Family Day on the Friday-Sunday closes to June 19, 2009, at Willie Washington Park. Activities will include a domino tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a family softball challenge, waterslide for the kids, and a teen "Fear Factor" challenge. There will also be music and dancing later on in the evening. For more information, please call Linda Lott at 325-597-9080 or Tannya Lacy at 325-792-6208.
Miss Heart of Texas Pageant (June, 2009):
Beta Sigma Phi will hold its annual Miss Heart of Texas Pageant on a Saturday in late-June, 2009, 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--Christina DeFiore
First Runner-up--Courtney Kastner
Second Runner-up--Lauren Rozelle
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.
2007 Queen Christina DeFiore
Texas Muzzle Loaders Championship Shoot (June, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold its annual Championship Shoot at Kenneth Madlock Range at Brady Lake in mid-June, 2009. For more information please call Patsy Lohn at 325-597-2947.
Texas Muzzle Loader Association Shoot (June, 2009):
The Texas Muzzle Loader Association will hold a shoot at the Kenneth Madlock Gun Range at Brady Lake on a Sunday in late-June, 2009. For more information, please contact Greg Lohn at 325-597-5438.
