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Antique Alley Texas
Twice a year, the weekend of the third Friday in April and September, Antique Alley Texas is open along a 60-mile stretch through Johnson County and beyond. The show brings local businesses and private antique vendors together to showcase their best goods. Guests can browse through hundreds of antiques in pristine condition, collectible firearms, hand-built furniture, hand-crafted jewelry and original artwork by local talent. Enjoy live music, barbecue and homemade fried pies while you hunt for unique treasures.
Indigenous Institute of the Americas Celebration
The largest American Indian / Indigenous Event in North Texas is held the first weekend of April at Chisholm Trial Outdoor Museum. IIAC is known for its variety of activities and attractions. Performers come from all over the nation to participate. In addition to powwows, they offer food, arts and crafts, songs, archery, stickball, children’ s activities and more.
SpringFest
SpringFest is held every April in Downtown Cleburne. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, food booths and an eating competition. Kids will have a blast getting their faces painted, jumping in the bounce houses, playing mini-games and more. Another highlight of the festival is the Touch a Truck Car Show. Musical entertainment ranges from bluegrass and country to rock and soul.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cleburne holds nothing back during the Cinco de Mayo Celebration. This family-friendly event will feature a kid’ s zone and live entertainment, including ballet folkloric and dancing horse show. Enjoy authentic Mexican food.
In early May in the Cleburne Conference Center parking lot, it is held in conjunction with the Cleburne Custom Car Show. Bring lawn chairs and dancing shoes.
The event is free to the public.
Cleburne Arts Festival The Cleburne Arts Festival is the prime time to see downtown Cleburne in full bloom of art, music, food and fun. Street vendors; artists, both local and from across the Metroplex; and food vendors line the streets throughout downtown. Patrons are encouraged to shop the blocks while pursuing the art.
Shakespeare in the Park
Enjoy outdoor theater during Cleburne’ s annual Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a new play each summer. The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and Plaza Theatre Co. host the outdoor event at beautiful Winston Patrick McGregor Park the last weekend in May.
Rodeos The Johnson County Sheriff’ s Posse hosts the PRCA rodeo each year in June, followed by Ranch Rodeos in October at the Posse Grounds, 1315 S. Main St. For information, visit sheriffsposse. com.
Fourth of July Celebration
The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce celebrates Independence Day in style with fireworks and other fun activities. For information, call 817-645-2455.
Tour de Goatneck Bicycle Ride
Held every last Saturday of July, the Goatneck Bike Ride is a rolling hill course which averages around 35 feet per mile of climbing throughout Johnson County. The roads are well maintained country roads with little traffic. The prevailing winds during summer are from the southwest, which provides a tail wind for the last portion of the ride coming into the finish. For information, call 817-202-1199.
Wine and Artisan Festival
The Cleburne Wine and Artisan Festival is an event that brings together the community with fun activities while showcasing local wineries. Held each fall in October in Market Square, the event will showcase wine tastings, live entertainment, vendors,
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