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 January 2024 Events

·         Fri, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 22: Milam Community Theatre Performance: Frozen Jr (YOUTH SERIES)

·         Mon, Jan 23: RISD Fall Athletic Banquet

.         Fri, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 29: Milam Community Theatre Performance: Frozen Jr (YOUTH SERIES)

·         Sat, Jan 28: Cameron Prom

.         Sat, Jan 28: RVFD All Fired Up Fundraiser @ the Ranch - 6pm

February 2024 Events

·         Sat, Feb 4: Rotary Casino Night

·         Fri, Feb 17: Father-Daughter Dance at Jr High Commons

·         Tues, Feb 20: Cameron Chamber Banquet

·         Wed, Feb 21: Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday

March 2024 Events

.        Fri, Mar 1: First Friday Coffee @ the Library 9-10

.        Fri, Mar 17: St Patrick's Day (Movie at the Kay)

April 2024 Events

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• Fri, Apr 5-Sat, Apr 6: Jubilee Days at Fair Park by Rockdale Fair Association

• Mon, Apr 8: SOLAR ECLIPSE

• Sat, Apr 13: Bluegrass Show feat. Karl Shiflett & Friends at the Kay Theater benefiting Minerva VFD

• Sat, Apr 13: Rockdale Prom at Patterson Center

• Fri, Apr 19: Rockdale Earth Day (Day of Community Service)

• Sat, Apr 20: Rockdale VFD Fundraiser at KC Hall (get tickets RVFD)

• Sat, Apr 20 (7P) - Sun, Apr 21 (2P): Milam Community Theatre Youth Performance - Night at the Wax Museum

• Thursday, April 20: Chamber of Commerce Banquet

• Sat, Apr 27 (7P) - Sun, Apr 28 (2P): Milam Community Theatre Youth Performance - Night at the Wax Museum

• Sat, Apr 27: Milam County Aggie Moms Scholarship Golf Tournament/Rockdale Country Club

• Thur, Apr 25: Rockdale Chamber Banquet at New Salem/Fair Park

May 2024 Events

• Sat, May 3: Rockdale Tiger Booster Club Golf Tournament & Crawfish Boil - Rockdale Country Club

• Sun, May 5: Cinco De Mayo

• Sat, May 11: Fruit of the Vine Festival(Cameron)

• Sun, May 12: Mother's Day

• Tue, May 14: RISD Spring Band Concert

• Wed, May 15: RHS Awards Ceremony

• Fri, May 24: RISD Graduation

• Mon, May 27: Memorial Day

 June 2024 Events

• Sat, Jun 1: Buckholts Cotton Fest

• Sat, Jun 8: MARC Ride at The Ranch, Rockdale

• Sun, Jun 9: Rockdale Class of 1973 Homecoming Lunch

• Sat, June 15: Juneteenth March begins @ 10AM (LOCATIONS?)

• Sun, Jun 16: Father's Day

• Sat, Jun 21 (7P) - Sun, Jun 22 (2P) - Milam Community Theatre Youth Performance - Phantom Toll Booth

July 2024 Events

• JULY  See Rockdale Sesquicentennial (150th) Event Schedule

  
  

  Add other events not related to the Rockdale 150th Celebration

  • Sat, Jul 27-Sun, Jul 28: Milam Community Theater Performance: Fantastiks - Williams Center in Cameron

  
  

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  TENTATIVE ROCKDALE SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS:
  Thurs, July 4 – Mon, July 15, 2024
  (subject to change as event organizers are finalizing details)

  • Thurs, 7/4/24: Rockdale 150 Drone Light Show at Fair Park – presented by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and City of Rockdale. Free to the public.

  • Fri, 7/5/24: First Friday Coffee at the Library (9A) - El Camino Real de los Tejas Traveling Exhibit, Book Signings (10A), and J Pruett ECR Talk (11:30A), Book/Movies of the Eras Display, 1974 Time Capsule Opening (2P) 

  • Fri, 7/5/24: Movies of the Eras at The Kay (Titles & Showtimes TBD) 

  • Sat, 7/6/24: Rockdale 150 Parade – produced by Rockdale Chamber will start Downtown to Fair Park (10A).   (Parade Watch Party at The 1895 with breakfast taco and coffee trucks)

  • Sat, 7/6/24: Ranch Rodeo Event – produced by Rockdale Fair Association with Music at the Pavilion (TBD) 

  • Sat, 7/6/24: Car Show – produced by Rockdale Speed Shop at Fair Park North of Pavilion

  • Sat, 7/6/24: Quilt Exhibition – in the New Salem Building at Fair Park

  • Sat, 7/6/24 – Sat, 7/13/24: Community Art Exhibit – presented by Rockdale Education Foundation in Patterson Center. 1974 Time Capsule Exhibit 7/8-7/13. 

  • Sun, 7/7/24: Historical Talk – presented by Rockdale Historical Society at the IG&N Depot (11A or Noon)

  • Sun, 7/7/24: Historic Churches Tours – Self-Guided Tours Hosted by 5 area churches with historical markers. (this order subject to change)

  • (Inquire St Joseph’s Catholic Church historic status)

  • First Baptist Church Tour at 12:30-1:30pm

  • St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 1pm with perf. by the Music Club at 2-3pm

  • First Christian Church at 3:30-4:30pm

  • St John's United Methodist Church at 4:30-5:30pm

  • Springfield Baptist Church Tour at 5:30-6:30pm with performance by Rising Star Baptist Church at 6pm

  • Sun, 7/7/24: Sumuel Park East Side Celebration 7pm 

  • Sun, 7/7/24 – Thurs, 7/11/24: Movies of the Eras and Activities at The Kay (Titles & Showtimes TBD)

  • Wed, 7/10/24: Lunchtime Historical Presentation: George Sessions Perry (11:30A) by Annette Stone

  • Thurs, 7/11/24: Art History Tour at the Library (11:30A) by Annette Stone

  • Thurs, 7/11/24: Sip n Shop – Rockdale Downtown Association (4/5pm)

  • Fri, 7/12/24: Activities at The Kay Theater

  • Fri, 7/12/24: First Friday Coffee at Library (9AM) featuring Presentation about Lucile Estell’s Book (10A)

  • Fri, 7/12/24 (11A-3P) - Sat, 7/13/24 (10A-6P): Heritage Celebration at The 1895 – presented by Vision Historic Preservation Foundation celebrating Rockdale through History, Art & Music.

  • Rockdale Historical Murals featuring Rockdale Icons of past & present.

  • Historic Walking Tours: (Fri 11A-2P/Sat [TBD 10A-2P?] ) – presented by Vision Historic Preservation Foundation in partnership with Rockdale Sesquicentennial Committee, Milam County Historical Commission, El Camino Real de Los Tejas Rancheria Grande Chapter, and Rockdale Historical Society.
    Pickup your Rockdale Walking Tour Passports from the Library and get stamps at 6 “History HotSpots” where docents will share history tidbits of our town. Complete your passport for prizes - sponsored by Main Street Bookshop

  • (Sat) Live Music & Performances, Yard Games, and Activities 

  • Sat, 7/13/24: Farmers Market – presented by Rockdale Chamber at Wolf Park (9A-1P?)

  • Sat, 7/13/24: Family Sandlot Softball and Field Games – presented by Rockdale Rotary at Rockdale Youth Baseball Fields on North Wilcox (9-11A) 

  • Sat, 7/13/24: Activities at The Kay Theater (TBD) 

  • Sat, 7/13/24: Train Event – presented by Rockdale Historical Society at IG&N Depot (11A/Noon)

  • Sun, 7/14/24: Activities at The Kay Theater (TBD)

  • Sun, 7/14/24: Picnic in the Park – presented by the Music Club and CiC Band at Veterans Park 6P(?)

  • Mon, 7/15/24: 2024 Time Capsule Ceremony

August 2024 Events

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• Sat, Aug 3 (7P)-Sun, Aug 4 (2P): Milam Community Theater Performance: Fantastiks - Williams Center in Cameron

• TENTATIVE: Sat, Aug 10 (7P)-Sun, Aug 11 (3P): Milam Community Theater Performance: Fantastiks - Kay Theater in Rockdale

• Tues, Aug 8: First Day of School for RISD

• Sat, Aug 12: Memorial Ruck & Ride (Cameron)  ??

• Sun, Aug 13: St Monica’s Annual Homecoming Festival – Cameron ??

• Mon, Aug 14: Meet the Tigers, RHS Gym 6:00 PM

• Sun, Aug 20 or 27: Marek’s Annual Homecoming Festival – Cameron ??

• Fri, Aug 30-Sat, Aug 31: City Wide Garage Sale (Rockdale)

• Mon, Sep 2: Labor Day

• Thu, Sept 14-Sun, Sept 17: R&B Accessories/Apache Pass Cookoff & Car Show

• Sat, Sept 16: Mexican Independence Day

• Sat, Sept 21: 2nd Annual Night of Peace @ 8pm Wolf Park

• Fri, Sept 27: Rocktoberfest at East Bell Taphouse

• Sat, Sept 28: Rocktoberfest at East Bell Taphouse

October 2024 Events

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• Sun, Oct 1: All Saints Episcopal Church in Cameron: Blessing of the Animals Day

• Wed, Oct 4: RISD Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally

• Sat, Oct 12: Rockdale Fair Pageants

• Sat, Oct 12: San Gabriel Fall Festival & Car Show

• Sat, Oct 12: Steak, Stein & Wine Fest in Cameron

• Mon, Oct 14:Tue, Oct 15: Other Rockdale Fair events

• Wed, Oct 16:Sat, Oct 19: Rockdale Fair, Livestock Show, Carnival, Concerts & Rodeo

• Thur, Oct 31: HALLOWEEN

• Thur, Oct 31: MARC Center Halloween Party at The Kay

• Thur, Oct 31: Rockdale ISD Trunk or Treat at Tiger Stadium

• Fri, Nov 1 – Sat, Nov 2: Dias de los Muertos

• Sat, Nov 2 (7P) & Sun, Nov 3 (2P): Milam Community Theater Production of Jack & Louise at Williams Center in Cameron

• Tue, Nov 5: ELECTION DAY

• Sat, Nov 9 (7P) & Sun, Nov 10 (2P): Milam Community Theater Production of Jack & Louise at Williams Center in Cameron

• Mon, Nov 11: Veteran's Day

• Tentative: Sat, Nov 16 (7P) & Sun, Nov 17 (3P): Milam Community Theater Production of Jack & Louise at the Kay Theater in Rockdale

• Thur, Nov 21: RDA Tree Lighting 

• Thur, Nov 21: Sip & Shop (Rockdale area retailers)

• Thur, Nov 28: THANKSGIVING

• Sat, Nov 30: Shop Small, Shop Local

December 2024 Events

• Thur, Dec 5: Sip & Shop (Rockdale area retailers)

• Thur, Dec 5: Rockdale ISD Bands Christmas Concert, 6:30 PM, Rockdale High School

• Thur, Dec 5: Cameron Parade (Theme: Once Upon a Christmas) & Fireworks Festival

• Sat, Dec 7: Rockdale Chamber Christmas Parade (Theme: Once Upon a Christmas) @ 6pm

• Sat, Dec 7: Breakfast with Santa @ Patterson Center 8am-10am

• Sat, Dec 7, Christmas Craft Market @ Wolf Park 4-9

• Sat, Dec 7: Buddy Oney Toy Run

• Sat, Dec 7 (7P) - Sun, Dec 8 (2P) - Milam Community Theatre Youth Performance - Best Christmas Pageant Ever

• Sun, Dec 8: Christmas at the Kay

• Thur, Dec 12: Sip & Shop (Rockdale area retailers)

• Sat, Dec 14 (7P) - Sun, Dec 15 (2P) - Milam Community Theatre Youth Performance - Best Christmas Pageant Ever

• Sun, Dec 15 : Rockdale Chamber Community Decorating Contest Judging

• Thur, Dec 19: Sip & Shop (Rockdale area retailers)

• Wed, Dec 24 - Thur, Dec 25: Christmas Eve/Day

December 2021 Events

• 12/4: Breakfast with Santa at the Patterson Center
• 12/4: The Market at The 1895 ~ 9a-1p (on Burleson Street at Cameron)
• 12/4: Rockdale Chamber's Holiday Parade 6PM
• 12/11: Lone Star Jazz Party & Holiday Market at The 1895 ~ 9a-6pm
• 12/18: The Market at The 1895 ~ 9a-1p (on Burleson Street at Cameron)

November 2021 Events

• 11/7: The Market at The 1895 ~ 9a-1p (on Burleson Street at Cameron)
• 11/7: Rockdale Chamber's Historic Marker Dedication 2PM
• 11/13: The Market at The 1895 ~ 9a-1p (on Burleson Street at Cameron)
• 11/20: The Market at The 1895 ~ 9a-1p (on Burleson Street at Cameron)

• 10/2: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
  
• 10/9: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 10/16: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon (monthly market gift box drawing!)
• 10/23: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 10/30: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• Halloween is Sunday, October 31st

September 2021 Events

• 9/3-4: City Wide Garage Sale
• 9/4: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 9/11: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 9/18: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 9/25: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon

August 2021 Events

• 8/7: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 8/14: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 8/21: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 8/28: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon

July 2021 Events

• 7/3: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon

• 7/10: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 7/17: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 7/24: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 7/31: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon

June 2021 Events

• 6/5: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 6/12: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 6/13: Homecoming 9A @ Patterson Center
• 6/19: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 6/26: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon

May 2021 Events

• 5/1: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 5/8: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 5/15: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 5/22: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 5/29: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon

April 2021 Events

• 4/3: Farmer's Market Launch and Hop& Shop (Event Details and Vendor Packet)
• 4/10: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
  
• 4/17: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon
• 4/24: Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8A - Noon

We apologize, due to COVID concerns, this year's Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt will not take place.

March 2021 Events

• 3/27 Rockdale Noon Lions Golf Tournament

February 2021 Events

• Rockdale Noon Lions Pancake Supper (Date TBD)
• 02/06 Rockdale Rotary Casino Night (TBD)
• 02/12 Father/Daughter Dance @ KC Hall (TBD)
  

  January 2021 Events 

December 2020 Events

• 12/04 Breakfast w/Santa 7:30am
• 12/04 Christmas Parade 6pm
• 12/04  Buddy Oney Toy Run at the Ranch
• 12/10 Sip n Shop 4-7pm at various Rockdale Retail Locations (RDA)
• 12/17 Sip n Shop 4-7pm at various Rockdale Retail Locations (RDA)

November 2020 Events

• 11/13 Choo Choo Chili at the Depot
  
• 11/19 Sip n Shop 4-7pm at various Rockdale Retail Locations
• 11/19 Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:30pm at Wolf Park on Main Street (Rockdale Downtown Assoc)
•  Whistle Stop Wine Tour  (2021)Event Cancelled)