Fort Davis getting ready for the "Coolest July 4th!"

Red, white and blue bunting surrounds
the Jeff Davis County Courthouse square

Last night the Jeff Davis County Courthouse Square was quiet, but soon the festivities will begin!

Fort Davis, as many travelers know, is a great vacation destination as it retains its original character and small-town charm, while offering plenty to do.  Fort Davis was recognized in 2008 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a Dozen Distinctive Destination.

Thursday from 10 am to 12, check out Fort Davis National Historic Site's Junior Ranger Day with 1880's vintage baseball!  Click here to read more.

Thursday, July 4th
 - Vendors set up at High-Noon
 - 6:00pm Open Mike Jam Session:
               Local musicians doing their thing live on the Courthouse lawn
Friday, July 5th
 - Vendors open around the Courthouse all day
 - 8:00pm: Jeff Davis County Library
                "Tumbleweed Smith" One Man Show
 - Dark: The Great Fireworks Extravaganza at the County Park
Saturday, July 6th
 - Vendors open around the Courthouse all day
 - 10:00am   The Great Parade
 - 12:00noon The Great Gunfight
 - 9:00pm     Dance Under the Stars w/ Jody Nix & the Texas Cowboys
Sunday, July 7th
 - Vendors open around the Courthouse all day
 - Live music on the Courthouse Lawn

Click HERE for the full July 4th schedule!

Fort Davis' Coolest 4th of July!

This year there will be a Red, White and Blue dessert contest
and bake sale for the Jeff Davis County Food Pantry!

Somebody's dressing up!
Grand Companions is having a Pet
Costume Contest!

The parade is always a highlight!

Fort Davis hosts one of the best small-town Independence Day Celebrations anywhere, the "Coolest July 4th!"  Click here to read all about it!

History Spotlight! 

Yesterday, we introduced the Fort Stockton Middle School history students who worked on Texas History posters this year for a contest run by the Pecos County Historical Commission. Here's a photo of them arriving at the Rollins Sibley House., and below a poster by Isela Rios about Sam Houston's contribution to Texas History!

Sam Houston poster by 7th grader
Isela Rios.  Great job, Isela!
Click on the poster for a closer view!

 

Calling for Entries! Red, White and Blue Dessert Contest - Coolest July 4th!

Click here to see a lineup of Fort Davis' Coolest July 4th Festivities!

This year the Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County will not only be hosting the Red, White & Blue Dessert Contest at their booth on Saturday, July 6th, but will also have a general bake sale on Friday, July 5th for those who do not wish to enter the judged contest.

Espresso/cappuccino will be sold each day to enjoy with the sweet treats. As in the past, there will also be a grand raffle with gift certificates from grocery stores, thrift stores and many of the popular area restaurants.

Please bring your general baked goodies to the Food Pantry booth on the south side of the Court House on Friday (July 5th) from 9AM to 5PM. Please bring your Red, White & Blue dessert entries to the booth on Saturday (July 6th) at 9AM for judging which begins at 10AM.

Randall Kinzie, Texas Mountain
Trail board member brings an
entry from his Stone Village Market to
last year's contest