Pioneer Days is here!
The time for 2015 Pioneer Days has finally arrived and Pittsburg residents and visitors are ready to have some fun this weekend.
Vendor spaces have all been taken and it’s going to be a full house in downtown Pittsburg according to Allen Weatherford, executive director of the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce.
Events kick off Thursday, Sept. 17 with a carnival on North Avenue from 6-10 p.m.
Friday’s events hit full swing starting at 10 a.m. with a sidewalk sale held by downtown merchants.
“Pioneer Days gets better every year,” Mr. Weatherford said. “If you liked last year, you’re gonna love this year.”
Friday, Sept. 18
A health fair sponsored by ETMC is one of the larger events happening Friday, Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church in the Family Life Center. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be free blood pressure checks and healthcare vendors will be set up providing a variety of information.
ETMC-Pittsburg plans to offer 25 free flu shots. Others services to be provided include blood testing, vascular carotid screening, blood pressure check, plus information on health services and body mass index. Carter Blood Mobile will be participating with the annual Pioneer Days Blood Drive.
Because I Care, a volunteer recruitment group based in Longview, will be on hand supporting the BE THE MATCH Registry for marrow donors. They will provide information on how to become a donor. The Pioneer Days Health Fair is open to residents free of charge. For more information, call Judy Jackson at (903) 434-8393.
Visitors can enjoy free ice cream and snow cones in the Pilgrim Bank parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by the bank. Free hot dogs will be provided by First National Bank on the Courthouse lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Digital space and refreshments will be available at Capital One from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A wine tasting event will also be held Friday night from 4:30-9 p.m. at the NTCC Culinary Arts School, formerly Our Place.
Friday's carnival hours are 6-10 p.m. and arm bands will be available.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Saturday's events will span the entire day starting with Main Street and food vendors setting up at 8 a.m. Registration for the Tommy Lee Memorial Biker Run begins at 8:30 a.m. at the NTCC Hanson Sewell Center. Registration ends at 10 a.m. just as the parade through downtown starts.
A livestock show will be held at the Livestock Arena on Broach Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there will be free museum tours at the Depot and the Farmstead Museums from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Carter Bloodmobile will be set up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jefferson Street.
Local entertainment will hit the Cypress Bank Main Stage at the Courthouse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year, the Shelby name will be prominent in Pittsburg and across the world once again thanks to the work of individuals who want to carry on his racing legacy. A Shelby automotive Show and Shine is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 110 Fulton St. Early estimates put the number of cars participating in the Show and Shine and parade at well over 100.
The event is sponsored by the Northeast Texas Community College Shelby Automotive Technology Program Alumni Group and the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas and donations will be accepted to help fund the automotive technology program. This year’s Pioneer Days festival is dedicated to the racing legend, as well.
Chicken scratch bingo will be held under the red light at noon, sponsored by the Pittsburg Lion's Club.
This year's Cowboy Shootout will be held at the Guaranty Bank-sponsored gazebo at Pendergrass Park at 12:15 and 2:30 p.m.
Luminant and Pilgrim’s Pride are also major sponsors of Pioneer Days.
Live music starts at 4 p.m. at Barefoot Bay and runs until 1 a.m.
The Pittsburg Rodeo Association is also sponsoring Faulkner Bull Riding at the arena from 7-10 p.m.
By Tori Lyle, news@campcountynow.com -
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