Signature Annual Events
For a complete list of events, email or call the Chamber at 806-323-6234
Texas A&M AgriLife
Beef Cattle Conference
WHEN: TBA 2025
WHERE: JONES PAVILLION
101 N. 6TH ST, CANADIAN, TX 79014
https://www.hemphillcotxbeef.com
Canadian River Music Festival
Join us as a full lineup of country stars descends upon the Texas Panhandle for the annual Canadian River Music Festival. Slated for the second weekend in June, the CRMF showcases top Red Dirt talent year after year. Enjoy beautiful weather, food and craft vendors, and live outdoor music from 11 am to midnight. Previous headliners include The Turnpike Troubadours, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Robert Earl Keen, Randy Rogers Band, and Bonnie Bishop.
WHEN: TBA 2025
WHERE: JONES PAVILLION, CANADIAN, TX 79014
https://www.canadianrivermusicfestival.com
Chamber of Commerce
Spring and Summer Events
Free Movies at the Palace Theatre:
WHEN: TBA 2025
WHERE: Palace Theatre
Canadian Arts Alliance
Community Theatre
Enjoy a homegrown production featuring talented local actors as they put on a play or stage a dinner theatre.
WHEN: TBD, 2025
WHERE: TEXAS CROWN PERFORMANCE HALL
Citadelle Art Foundation
WHERE: CITADELLE ART MUSEUM
502 E. NELSON AVE, CANADIAN, TX 79014
www.thecitadelle.org
River Valley Pioneer Museum
Traveling Exhibits
WHEN: TBA, 2025
WHERE: RIVER VALLEY PIONEER MUSEUM
118 N. 2ND ST, CANADIAN, TX 79014
www.rivervalleymuseum.org
Canadian’s Fourth of July Celebration
Since 1888, Canadian, visitors and locals have kicked their July Fourth weekend off right with the "Best Fourth of July Parade in Texas." The town hosts a watermelon feed, Fourth of July parade and annual turtle race. Throughout the weekend, the oldest public rodeo in the world kicks off. Stay through the evening for live music, dining and shopping, and the best little firework show in Texas.
WHEN: TBA 2025
WHERE: MAIN STREET, CANADIAN, TX 79014
Click HERE to download the 2024 Fourth of July Events Schedule.
Texas A&M AgriLife
Oil and Gas Conference
WHEN: TBD, 2025
WHERE: JONES PAVILLION
101 N. 6TH ST, CANADIAN, TX 79014
Canadian River Beach Club
Calf Fry & BBQ Festival
WHEN: TBA 2025
WHERE: HEMPHILL COUNTY RECREATION COMPLEX
Frank Phillip’s College Rodeo
Canadian is proud to host the Frank Phillips College rodeo. Held biannually in October, over 700 student athletes arrive from across the nation to compete for their chance to bring home a buckle and advance to the College National Finals Rodeo. Events include Barrel Racing, Break away Roping, Goat Tying, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping.
WHEN: TBA, 2025
WHERE: HEMPHILL COUNTY RECREATION COMPLEX
Canadian’s Fall Foliage Festival
WHEN: TBA, 2025
WHERE: MAIN STREET, CANADIAN, TX 79014
Click HERE to download the 2024 Schedule of Events and Flyer
Christmas in Canadian
The Christmas in Canadian holiday season officially begins with Small Business Saturday, normally the last Saturday in November, where local merchants band together to offer “Shop Small” specials. Canadian rings in the season with the annual W.T.C.U. Holiday Bazaar, Lighting of the Waterfield Walk, and Sunset Park Lighting Ceremony. Family fun all December makes Canadian the perfect place to experience the joy of the holiday season.
WHEN: December 7, 2024
WHERE: MAIN STREET, CANADIAN, TX 79014
Sunset Park Tree Lighting
WHEN: December 7, 2024
WHERE: SUNSET PARK, CANADIAN, TX 79014
Canadian Golf Course
Upcoming Tournaments:
TBA
