Chamber Connection – Last call for stew cooks to get entry forms for the stew contest
By Butch Burney
Prepare your stew
This is the last chance for stew cooks to get their registration forms for the 52sd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Competition sponsored by Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services and Galyean Insurance. The competition will take place on Saturday October 23 at Buford Park.
We already have nearly 140 jars of stew registered, but we have room for more, if you receive your registration soon.
Come to the room office or send us an email and we will send you the registration form. We are expecting a great turnout for this year’s event, so make sure and get your seat. The meeting of our cooks will take place on Tuesday, October 12 at 6 p.m.
We will open the north and south sides of the park for cooking, as well as a vendor’s market. We are waiting for a fully opened stew.
Speaking of stew, tickets are now available online, at the House office, and locally. The cost remains the same as in the past, $ 6 for the all-you-can-eat stew and $ 10 for the on-the-go pints.
Additionally, we have Stew + 75482 mugs in the office for $ 20, stew mugs for $ 15, and T-shirts will be available soon.
After Hours Business
Join us on Tuesday, October 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the House office for a Business After Hours mixer hosted by Neighbors of Sulfur Springs magazine. There will be refreshments to enjoy and businessmen and women to socialize with.
Heart of Hope fundraiser
The Northeastern Texas Heart of Hope is hosting a fall fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. It will feature speaker and recording artist Caitlin Jane. Register for free at SSHOH.com.
Sirloin steak gathering
The Ribeye Roundup, Kids’ Zone and Evening Concert will arrive at Celebration Plaza on Saturday, October 2. You can buy tickets at the Texas Heritage National Bank.
You can also purchase t-shirts to promote the event for $ 12 at the House office at 110 Main Street. Pick up your t-shirt today.
Main street without traffic jam
The Main Street Uncorked Wine and Music Festival will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 9 in the city center. There will be Texas wineries, local vendors, and great music. The music will be by Matthew Fiock, Lincoln Goodman and Twisted Whiskey.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com.
Help a child allowance
The annual Help-A-Child benefit continues to grow and improve. The 14the the annual event is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 and will feature a chili cuisine, auction, cattle show, brisket bake, dutch oven cobbler and corn hole competition.
All money raised will go to the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, foster families and the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center.
The Cattle Show starts at 9 a.m., followed by the Farm Mechanics Show at 11 a.m. and the Dutch Oven Chili, Breast and Shoemaker is served at 11:30 a.m. (for $ 10). The auction starts at 12:30 p.m. and the corn hole contest at 1:30 p.m.
Call Wade Bartley at 903-348-1878 for more information.
Arts and Crafts Fair
The 2021 Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show will be held at the Sulfur Springs High School Cafeteria and North Entrance on Friday October 22 and Saturday October 23. This event is open to anyone for sale handicrafts. Unique items including handmade soaps and lotions, greeting cards, Christmas and seasonal decorations, jewelry, woodcarvings and more will be available for purchase. Contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443 for more information.
Ribbon cutting
Chillax, located at 1707 South Broadway Suite 9, will host a Noon Ribbon Cutting on Friday October 1. Help us welcome them into the community.
CO323 Designs will be hosting a Noon Ribbon Cutting on Friday October 8 at their location, 309 Industrial Drive East. Please join us in this celebration.
