Texas Ranger Day 2013
Burton, Texas, USA
Early MarchDescription
The Burton Heritage Society and Burton Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Ranger Day in historic Burton, Texas at the Burton Railroad Depot, 507 N Railroad Street, on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Celebrate Burton’s history with a day full of activities including tasty food at the Annie Maud Avis Memorial Fajita and Bean cook-off, a chance to experience 1880s Texas Ranger Camp life, see folk life demonstrations, try your hand at crafts and an archaeological dig, compete in the bean bag toss tournament and tour the historic Depot, as well as the Cotton Gin (10am & 2pm). The night-time fun includes a Live Auction and Street Dance with TEXAS MUSIC ARTISTS, the Anthony Moreno Band and the Wooten Marshall Band from 7pm till ?? Proceeds benefit projects of the Burton Heritage Society and the Burton Chamber of Commerce
Performers
The Old West Rangers The Anthony Moreno Band The Wooten Marshall Band
Venue
Burton Railroad Depot
Directions
From Brenham head west on Hwy 290. Exit Spur 125 left into Burton. Turn left at Stop sign. Festival one block down on left.
Times
Bean bag toss tourney starts at noon. Fajita cookers check in by 2pm. Re-enactments starting 3pm, Street dance starts at 7pm.
Admission & Parking
Fajita/Bean all u can eat $10, under 10 free. Street dance that night $10
Website
http://www.burtontexas.org
Infophone
979-3530050
Email
burtonchamberofcommerce@gmail.com