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Due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus, some events have been postponed or canceled. Please make sure to check the event website, social media, or call ahead to confirm an event is still taking place if you are interested in attending.

Upcoming Events in Amarillo

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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.

tristatefair.com

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.

hoodoomural.com

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.

centercity.org/jazztober4

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.

amarillofilmfestival.com

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.

amarillo-chamber.org/barbecue-cook-off.html

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.

calfarley.org/rodeo

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.

amarillobotanicalgardens.org/calendar

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.

amoa.org/christmas-roundup

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.

wrca.org

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.

amarillofarmshow.com

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.

centercity.org/lightparade

“The Nutcracker”

Dec. 13-15

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

Lone Star Ballet presents the holiday classic and beloved Amarillo tradition.

lonestarballet.org/season-of-dance

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