Chamber Connection
The 50th anniversary of Stew Contest will be here before we know it! Cooks have begun reserving their spots, and it’s going to be quite a celebration. Just so you know, cook letters and entry forms have been mailed out. Your letter, if you cooked last year, should have arrived in the mail. All forms are on our website at www.hopkinschamber.org,and we have them at the Chamber office. So, all of you cooks who have gone into retirement, I have a spot for you! I’d love for you to cook one more time in this 50th anniversary! Friday, Sept. 13 is the last day to enter and keep your stew site from 2018. All unreserved sites will be open to new cooks on Monday, Sept. 16 at 8 a.m.
We are also looking for judges for the Stew Contest. If you are interested in judging, please give us a call here at the Chamber, 903-885-6515. This would be a great year to judge!
The Chamber is currently accepting vendors for the Stew Fest Market, which will be on the south side of Buford Park during Friday night and Saturday Stew Contest activities. This is a great opportunity to sell goods or to promote your business to 7,000 people who attend the Stew Contest annually. Vendors may rent booth space to sell goods or distribute information about their business. Booths will be assigned on a first-paid basis. Access to electricity is not guaranteed. Generators are permitted. Desserts may be sold, but no other food or drinks may be distributed. Vendors who are interested in purchasing booth space, call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.
DIXON & DIXON INSURANCE RIBBON CUTTING
Dixon & Dixon Insurance is under new ownership and has scheduled a ribbon cutting celebration. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at noon. Please make plans to join us at 322 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs.
ACCENTS AND ACCESSORIES SCHEDULES RIBBON CUTTING
Accents and Accessories, 8857 North FM 17 in Yantis, has scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, Sept. 6 at noon. Please make plans to welcome this new business to the area.
BIG SMITH’S IS CELEBRATING THE BIG 30!
Big Smith’s BBQ and Catfish is hosting a Business After Hours to celebrate 30 years of operation in Hopkins County! This anniversary celebration is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. Grab your friends and co-workers and head out to this big celebration!
MAGIC SCOOP IS GROWING
Magic Scoop is excited to host a ribbon cutting celebration for their new drive-through location at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. The drive-through is at 1401 South Broadway Street. Come join us to check out the second location for Magic Scoop!
CELEBRATION ANTIQUES HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING
Celebration Antiques, 800 Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, Sept. 13 at noon. Please make plans to attend!
HOPKINS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY HOSTS OLD-FASHIONED RALLY
The Hopkins County Republican Party is hosting an Old Time Political Rally at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs. Make plans to enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, homemade ice cream and speakers galore! Tickets are $5 per person or $10 for a family of five. Tickets need to be purchased in advanced. For more information visit www.hopkinscountygop.org.
RIBBON CUTTING FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER AND 4-J’S BODY SHOP
Happily Ever After and 4-J’s Body Shop are hosting a double ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, Sept. 19 at noon. They are at 4411 State Highway 19 north in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to join us!
QUILT GUILD HOSTS ANNUAL SHOW
The Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild is hosting their annual quilt show at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The show will be held at The ROC, 115 Putnam St. in Sulphur Springs. Quilt show admission is $5, and children under 12 are free. In addition, raffle tickets are available at $1 per ticket or six for $5 for the 2019 Raffle Quilt called “Tessalla.” For more information, visit www.SulphurSpringsTxQuilts.com.
BRICK STREET VINTAGE MARKET SCHEDULED
The Downtown Business Alliance is sponsoring a Brick Street Vintage Market at 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. It will be located downtown on Connally and Gilmer streets. Many local and out of town vendors and businesses will be here participating as wineries, galleries, antiques, fashion boutiques, homemade ice cream, kitchen items, restaurants and more. You don’t want to miss this!
SENATOR TO HOST TOWN HALL
Senator Bob Hall will be hosting an 86th Legislative Session Town Hall at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The Town Hall meeting will be located at the Hopkins County Courthouse.