From the Chamber of Commerce
Happy Friday everyone!
Here is our schedule for the week:
The Sweet Grind schedules soft opening
The Sweet Grind has scheduled a soft opening to begin business on Saturday, June 1st, and they will hold their ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, June 18th at noon. The Sweet Grind is located at 213 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Opening Ceremonies Ribbon Cutting for the Dairy Festival
The Dairy Festival officially kicks off with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 7th at noon on Celebration Plaza. Make plans to be there and celebrate the start of the Dairy Festival!
Ice Cream Freeze-off at Shannon Oaks Church
The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 5:30 p.m. on the rear lawn of Shannon Oaks, just before the hot air balloon launch and glow. Tickets will be $5.00 for all-you-can-eat-while-it-lasts. To register to compete in the Ice Cream or to sponsor this wonderful event, please contact Josh Whitlock at (903) 885- 6542, or visit their website at http://shannonoakschurch.com/whats-going-on/events. We all scream for ice cream!
Other opportunities:
It’s a special time of the year in Hopkins County as we gear up for the 2019 Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Listed below is the schedule of events for the entire festival!
Friday, June 7th
Hot Air Balloon Media Flight, 6:00 a.m. (weather permitting), at Shannon Oaks Church
Opening Ceremonies Ribbon Cutting for Dairy Festival, noon, at Celebration Plaza
Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow, 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting), at Shannon Oaks Church
Saturday, June 8th
Hot Air Balloon Rally and Flight, 6:30 a.m. (weather permitting), at Shannon Oaks Church
Dairy Festival Parade, 10:00 a.m., Leaves from Buford Park, travels down Houston St., Church St, then down Gilmer Jr. Dairy Show, 10:00 a.m. at Civic Center Arena
Milking Contest for Candidates, Parents, and Balloon Pilots, 3 p.m. at Civic Center Arena
TX Championship Ice Cream Freeze Off, 5:30 p.m. at Shannon Oaks Church
Hot Air Balloon Rally & Glow, 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting), at Shannon Oaks Church
Wednesday through Saturday, June 12–15
Carnival on the Civic Center Grounds
Saturday, June 15th
Whipped Challenge, 9:00 a.m. at Heritage Park
Coronation Pageant, 7:00 p.m. at SSISD Auditorium
Ribbon Cuttings:
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Clarion Pointe held their Business After Hours
Clarion Pointe, located at 411 Industrial Drive East in Sulphur Springs, held their Business After Hours and ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, May 30th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Over 200 people enjoyed networking, refreshments, and tours of the remodeled facility.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Lezley
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
128-A Jefferson Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-6515
(903) 885-6516 (fax)
