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Upcoming Events in Amarillo
Amarillo
Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 18-27
Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.
One of Amarillo’s oldest and biggest events, the fair and rodeo features carnival rides, funnel cakes and other fair food, live music, exciting rodeo action, competitions, and exhibits.
Hoodoo Mural Festival
Sept. 26
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
World-class muralists add new art to Amarillo at this event that’s capped off by a high-energy music festival and interactive art show at Arts in the Sunset.
Jazztober
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Bivin’s Home Lawn, 1000 S. Polk St.
Jazztober is a free jazz concert on Tuesday nights in October. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to the lawn of the historical Bivins Home in Center City. The porch of the Bivins Mansion becomes the stage.
International Film Festival
Oct. 8-10
Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.
Celebrate storytelling from around the world with diverse films, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities.
Good Times Barbecue
Oct. 8
Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.
Over 100 cooking teams compete to serve up the best barbecue, while thousands of fans get to enjoy the feast.
Boys Ranch Rodeo and Fall Fest
Oct. 17
Cal Farley Boys Ranch, 8 Julian Bivins Blvd.
The Boys Ranch Rodeo is a Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch tradition that dates to 1945. Youth ages 5 to 18 compete in more than a dozen rodeo events, ranging from stick horse racing to bronc riding. The event also features a cornhole tournament, food trucks, and vendors.
Trail of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
Oct. 21-24
Amarillo Botanical Gardens , 1400 Streit Drive
See the Amarillo Botanical Gardens in a whole new light with 1,000 lit-up jack-o-lanterns.
Christmas Roundup
Nov. 6-8
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Shop over 100 merchants and get a head start on your holiday gift-giving at this event hosted by Amarillo Museum of Art. This celebration of the season also offers cocktails, entertainment, and door prizes.
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo
Nov. 12-15
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
At this competition, working ranch cowboys battle it out for top honors in an authentic Western rodeo.
Farm and Ranch Show
Dec. 1-3
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show brings together agriculture professionals, equipment exhibitors, and industry experts for one of the region’s largest agricultural trade events.
Center City Electric Light Parade
Dec. 4
Downtown , Polk Street, 11th to Fourth avenues
The holidays shine extra bright as colorful floats, lights, and music light up downtown Amarillo.
“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 13-15
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Lone Star Ballet presents the holiday classic and beloved Amarillo tradition.