2009 Calendar of Events

For exact dates please contact 
Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce

(903) 583-4811 or e-mail bonhamchamber@cableone.net

If your organization would like to submit an event to be added to the 
Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce's Calendar of Events
please send an email for submission approval. 

For Trades Day, City, County, and Community Service 
Group Meetings please scroll to the bottom of this page!


June 26, 2009 Faces on the Cliff
"A Dinner Theater Production"
presented by: The Children's Theater Troupe
Friday, June 26th
Creative Arts Center
200 West 5th Street
Bonham, Texas
Adults:  $7.00
Children:  $5.00
Meal Included:  Chicken Spaghetti, Ceasar Salad, Breadsticks, Cake, Cupcakes.
Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, June 23rd.
For more information or to purchase tickets call (903) 640-2196.

June 27, 2009 Farmers Market
Fannin County Livestock
Saturday, June 27th
2632 North Center Street
20 x 20 Spaces for rent
Call to reserve your space today!
No cattle or dogs
For more or space information contact (903) 461-3365.

June 27, 2009 Bonham State Park
Pre-Independence Day Fishing Event

Saturday, June 27th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free Event
Park Entrance Fees Apply
Bonham State Park
For more information contact the 
Bonham State Park at (903) 583-5022.

June 27, 2009 Kid's Fishing Derby
Duck Race
Firework Display
Saturday, June 27th
3:00 pm - Dark
Cajun Cowboy Motel
400 HWY 259 North
Omaha, TX 
For more information call (903) 884-2622.

June 27, 2009 43rd Annual Jim Bowie Days
Saturday, June 27th
noon
Pelham Park
Senior Citizen's Center
Bowie, Texas
For more information call (903) 995-2491.

July 4, 2009 4th of July Fireworks 
Lake Bonham

 Saturday, July 4th
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bonham.

July 4, 2009 Forerunner Christian Academy
1st Annual Ice Cream Fun Run 
Saturday, July 4th
7:00 pm

Calvary Baptist Church
913 S. 5th Street
For more information call (903) 436-4166.

July 6, 2009 Bonham Women's Get Acquainted Group
If you are new to the Bonham area and want 
to meet and make new friends, join us for some 
great conversation, fellowship and good food.
Italian Garden Restaurant
1919 Hwy 121 N 
Monday, July 6th
Order food at 6:00 pm
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

July 9, 2009 Sloan's Creek Heritage Meats
Network Nites
Thursday, July 9th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
3385 East State HWY 56
Dodd City
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

July 11, 2009 Legacy Ridge Country Club Concerts presents:
Locomotive
Saturday, July 11th
8:30 pm
HWY 82
2101 Country Club Drive
For more information contact (903) 640-4800 
or visit www.myspace.com/legacyridgeconcerts.

July 10 - 12, 2009 Bonham Trade Days
Friday, July 10th - Sunday, July 12th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fort Inglish Park
Hwy 56 & Hwy 121
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

July 16, 2009 Forerunner Christian Academy
Parent Information Meeting 
Thursday, July 16th
7:00 pm

Seventh & Main Baptist Church
617 N. Main
Please RSVP (903) 436-4166.

July 18, 2009 Farmers Market
Fannin County Livestock
Saturday, July 18th
2632 North Center Street
20 x 20 Spaces for rent
Call to reserve your space today!
No cattle or dogs
For more or space information contact (903) 421-3365 or (903) 583-2700.

July 23-25, 2009 Kueckelhan Ranch Rodeo
Thursday, July 23 - Saturday, July 25th
8:00 pm Nightly
Advanced Ticket Locations:
Bonham -
Cowboy Mercantile
Sherman -
Kemper's Cowboy Shop, Tenner's, 
and Dennard's in Midway Mall
Durant -
Larry Dyson Motors
Greenville -
Cavenders
Paris -
Cavenders
 
For more information contact 
Haynes & Malda Kueckelhan at (903) 583-5337.
www.kueckelhanrodeo.com

July 24-25, 2009 Red River Community Theatre presents:
Funny Side Up
Friday, July 24th
7:00 pm
Saturday, July 25th
8:00 pm
Windom, TX
Directed by Dr. Gary Sisson
Featuring all original material
All Tickets $6.00
Available at the door.
Advanced tickets thru paypal.
For more information visit the following website link:
www.redrivertheatre.com

July 25, 2009 Farmers Market
Fannin County Livestock
Saturday, July 25
2632 North Center Street
20 x 20 Spaces for rent
Call to reserve your space today!
No cattle or dogs
For more or space information contact (903) 421-3365 or (903) 583-2700.

July 25, 2009 3rd Heritage Day Celebration
Saturday, July 25th
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Downtown Square Bonham
Crafts, Quilting, Food, Variety of booths and a host of activities.
Tour Ft. Inglish, Sam Rayburn House & Library & More
Cowboy tales as well as other local talent performing during the day
Presentations by the 12th Calvary
 
For more information contact Judy at (903) 583-1837 
or Jean at (903) 640-8980.

July 25, 2009 Legacy Ridge Country Club Concerts presents:
Ace High
Saturday, July 25th
8:30 pm
HWY 82
2101 Country Club Drive
For more information contact (903) 640-4800 
or visit www.myspace.com/legacyridgeconcerts.

August 1, 2009 Farmers Market
Fannin County Livestock
Saturday, August 1st
2632 North Center Street
20 x 20 Spaces for rent
Call to reserve your space today!
No cattle or dogs
For more or space information contact (903) 421-3365 or (903) 583-2700.

August 5 - 6, 2009 4th Annual Bonham Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
hosted by: Texoma Blood Center
Wednesday, August 5th & Thursday, August 6th
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
1st Location:  Fannin County Courthouse east parking lot
2nd Location:  TBA
For more information contact the Timothy LaVergne II at (903) 227-8417.

August 7 - 9, 2009 Bonham Trade Days
Friday, August 7th - Sunday, August 9th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fort Inglish Park
Hwy 56 & Hwy 121
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

August 15, 2009 Farmers Market
Fannin County Livestock
Saturday, August 15
2632 North Center Street
20 x 20 Spaces for rent
Call to reserve your space today!
No cattle or dogs
For more or space information contact (903) 421-3365 or (903) 583-2700.

August 20, 2009 Cappy's Cafe
Network Nites
Thursday, August 20th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

109 West Sam Rayburn Drive
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

August 22, 2009 Farmers Market
Fannin County Livestock
Saturday, August 22
2632 North Center Street
20 x 20 Spaces for rent
Call to reserve your space today!
No cattle or dogs
For more or space information contact (903) 421-3365 or (903) 583-2700.

August 22, 2009 Kids Entertaining Kids
Entertainment and Silent Auction
Saturday, August 22nd
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sherman Municipal Ballroom
405 North Rusk Street, Sherman
Tickets:  Adults $2.00 and Children $1.00
For more information and reservations call (903) 957-4810 or (903) 957-4865.

August 29, 2009 Farmers Market
Fannin County Livestock
Saturday, August 29
2632 North Center Street
20 x 20 Spaces for rent
Call to reserve your space today!
No cattle or dogs
For more or space information contact (903) 421-3365 or (903) 583-2700.

September 10, 2009 Legend Bank
Network Nites
Thursday, September 10th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

502 North Center Street
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

September 11 - 13, 2009 Bonham Trade Days
Friday, September 11th - Sunday, September 13th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fort Inglish Park
Hwy 56 & Hwy 121
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

September 19, 2009 5th Annual Justice is Served 
 Saturday, September 19th
6:30 pm
Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex
HWY 56 & FM 87
For more information contact the 
Fannin County Children's Center at (903) 583-4339.

September 25 - 26, 2009 23rd Annual Autumn in Bonham 
Bike Rally & Expo

Friday, September 25th & Saturday, September 26th
Bicycle Entry Form
Vendor Information Form

Autumn in Bonham BBQ Cookoff
Saturday, September 26th
Click here for Flyer & Information!

For more information contact the 
Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

October 3, 2009 Davy Crockett Days
Honey Grove, Texas

Saturday, October 3rd
For more information contact the 
Honey Grove Chamber at (903) 378-7211.

October 3, 2009 Blessing of the Animals
Society of St. Francis, Holy Trinity Church
Location to be announced

Saturday, October 3rd
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For more information contact Pat Ward at (903) 664-2233.

October 9 - 11, 2009 Bonham Trade Days
Friday, October 9th - Sunday, October 11th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fort Inglish Park
Hwy 56 & Hwy 121
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

October 7-10, 2009 Fannin County Fair
Wednesday, October 7th - Saturday, October 10th
Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex
HWY 56 & FM 87
For more information contact the 
Fannin County Fair Association at (903) 583-8454.
www.fannincountyfair.com

October 15, 2009 Habitat for Humanity of Fannin County
Network Nites
Thursday, October 15th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

108 JFK Drive
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

October 15-18, 2009 Lake Fannin presents:
Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre
Thursday, October 15th
Friday, October 16th
Saturday, October 17th
7:00 pm
Sunday, October 18th
2:00 pm matinee

Lake Fannin Lodge
$20 per person
Box office will be open Oct. 5th, 2009
For reservations call (903) 583-5460 (Ivanhoe Christmas Tree Farm).

October 20, 2009 Carson & Barnes Circus
Tuesday, October 20th
4:30 pm & 7:30 pm Show Times

Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex
HWY 56 & FM 87
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

October 22, 2009 Hope Chest Collectibles
Network Nites
Thursday, October 22nd
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

901 W. Sam Rayburn
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

October 22-25, 2009 Lake Fannin presents:
Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre
Thursday, October 22nd
Friday, October 23rd
Saturday, October 24th
7:00 pm
Sunday, October 25th
2:00 pm matinee

Lake Fannin Lodge
$20 per person
Box office will be open Oct. 5th, 2009
For reservations call (903) 583-5460 (Ivanhoe Christmas Tree Farm).

October 30, 2009 Halloween on the Square
Friday, October 30th
Downtown Bonham Square
For more information contact the 
Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

October 31, 2009 Light Fest presented by Calvary Baptist Church
913 South 5th Street
Saturday, October 31st
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A safe, fun alternative to Halloween
Games, Food, Bounce House, Candy
Live Entertainment and a car donated by Bonham Chrysler will be given away.
Bring a canned food for Admission.
For more information contact the Calvary Baptist Church at (903) 583-3910.

November 6 - 8, 2009 Bonham Trade Days
Friday, November 6th - Sunday, November 8th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fort Inglish Park
Hwy 56 & Hwy 121
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

November 19, 2009 Fannin County Family Crisis Center
Network Nites

Thursday, November 19th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1201 E. 9th Building #6
Bonham
For more information please call the 
Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

December 11, 2009 Christmas Parade
Friday, December 11th
6:00 pm
For more information please call the 
Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

December 11 - 13, 2009 Bonham Trade Days
Friday, December 11th - Sunday, December 13th
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fort Inglish Park
Hwy 56 & Hwy 121
For more information contact the Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

December 17, 2009 El Dorado Jewelry & Loan
Network Nites
Thursday, December 17th

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
2005 Center Street 
For more information contact the 
Bonham Chamber at (903) 583-4811.

        EVERY MONTH

Kiwanis Trade Days
The weekend following the first Monday of each month.
click here for event information

 

BEES - Beautification, Education, & Enforcement
Meets the second Tuesday of every Month at 9 a.m. at the Annex 
For more information call (903) 583-2039.

 

Bonham Business & Professional Women
Meets the second &  fourth Monday of every Month at 12 noon at American Bank 
120 W. Sam Rayburn Drive 
For more information call Ruth Ann Moore  President (903) 583-5522.

 

Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Meets the second Wednesday of every Month at 4 p.m. at the Elizabeth May Room .

 

Bonham Chapter of the "Better Breathers Club"
Meets the first Tuesday of every Month at 6 p.m. in the 
Red River Regional Hospital cafeteria. 

 

Bonham City Commissioners
Meets the second Monday of every Month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall 
For more information call (903) 583-7555.
www.cobon.net

 

Bonham Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors
Meets the first Tuesday of the Month at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall 
For more information call (903) 583-7555.
www.bonhambedco.com

 

Bonham Kiwanis Club
Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Cappy's Cafe 
For more information call M-k Wilson at (903) 821-4322.

 

Bonham Lions Club
Meets every Thursday at Noon at Shumardii's 
For more information call (903) 583-5870.

 

Bonham Rotary Club
Meets every Wednesday at Noon at the Family Life Center 
For more information call (903) 583-3111.



BonHAMS Toastmasters
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon
First Presbyterian Church Education Building. 
http://bonhams.freetoasthost.org 



Fannin County Amateur Radio Club
Meets the third Saturday of every Month at 9:30 a.m. at the Bonham 
VA Hospital in the 5th floor Conference Room 
For more information call 903-640-5857.
email: dfr@compuserve.com

 

Fannin County Children's Center Board of Directors
Meets the fourth Monday of the Month at 5:30 p.m. at the 
Fannin County Children's Center .
email: fannincccs@texoma.net

 

Fannin County Commissioners
Meets the second and fourth Monday of every Month at 9 a.m. at the 
Fannin County Courthouse
For more information call (903) 583-7456.

 

Fannin County Crisis Center Board of Directors
Meets the third Thursday of every Month at 6 p.m. at the Bonham 
VA Hospital in the 5th floor Conference Room 
For more information call (903) 583-7000.

 

Fannin County Genealogical Society
www.rootsweb.com/~txfannin/

 

Fannin County Literacy Council
Meets the Second Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m.
Fannin County Children's Center located at 112 W. 5th Street 
For more information call Skip Jones at (903) 227-2085.

 

Fannin County Master Gardner's
Meets the first Monday of every Month at Noon at the 
Fannin County South Annex 
For more information call 903-583-7453.
email: fannin-tx@tamu.edu

 

Friends of Lake Fannin Board Meeting
Meets the second Thursday of every Month at 5:30 p.m. at the Bonham Courthouse 
For more information call (903) 640-4130.

 

Habitat For Humanity of Fannin County, Texas, Inc.
Meets the Fourth Thursday of every Month at 7 p.m.
at 220 East 1st Street 
For more information call (903) 640-1439 or (888) 365-8901.
email: info@fanninhabitat.org

 

Fannin County Democratic Party
Meets the Third Saturday of every Month at 10:00 a.m.
at the South Annex in Bonham. 
For more information call (903) 965-4447.

 

Green Party
Meets the Last Saturday of every Month at 2 p.m.
at the South Annex.

 

Lake Bonham Hoe - Down
1st Friday Night of the Month - Golden Gospel Jubilee
2nd & 4th Friday Night of the Month - Bonham Jamboree
Joan Kelton's "Country Music Hoe-Down" alternates every 3rd Saturday night of the Month with
"The Best of Bluegrass Hoe-Down"
All Show begin at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free - donations accepted
Food & Soft Drink Concession available
Location: 1/2 Mile from Lake Bonham Recreational Area, East of the Spillway
For more information call Joan Kelton at (903) 583-4731.

 

 

 

Email: bonhamchamber@cableone.net


 Bonham Chamber of Commerce
327 N. Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-4811 FAX: 903-583-7972