UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, May 15

„ The North Hopkins High School will have a parade for the Class of 2026 around campus at 2:45 on Friday, May 15.

„ The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2026 graduation will take place at the Gerald Prim Stadium at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15.

„ The Saltillo High School Class of 2026 graduation will take place at the Kerry M. Garmon Gymnasium at 7 p.m. on Friday May, 15.

Saturday, May 16

„ Sulphur Springs Blue Blazes’ 2nd Annual Spring Carnival will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, by Rowdy Goose Parties & More. Wristbands are $15. Donations welcome. Event includes inflatables, mini golf, laser tag, vendors, food trucks and a truck show.

„ The North Hopkins High School Class of 2026 graduation will happen at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 in the new gym.

Sunday, May 17

„ Memorial Day services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17, at Greenpond Baptist Church. Brother Terry Bolton will be the speaker. Any donations may be made to Greenpond Cemetery Association, c/o Frankie Coker, 786 FM 2948, Como, TX 75431.

Monday, May 18 „ The Como-Pickton Senior awards will be at 6 p.m. on Monday May 18.

Tuesday, May 19

„ The Cumby Collegiate ISD awards will take place at 6:30 on Tuesday, May 19 at the gym.

„ The Como-Pickton top ten banquet will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Wednesday, May 20

„ The Cumby Collegiate seniors will walk the halls of campus at 9 am on Wednesday, May 20.

Thursday, May 21

„ An open mic night at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St., will begin at 5:45 p.m. May 21

Friday, May 22

The Como-Pickton High School Class of 2026 graduation will happen at 7:30 p.m. om Friday, May 22 on the football field.

Saturday, May 23

„ A comedy show will be featured starting at 7 p.m. at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St.

Sunday, May 24

„ The North Hopkins Cemetery will hold its 2026 memorial service on Sunday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the cemetery chapel in Birthright on Highway 19 North. Everyone is invited to attend and if you cannot attend, we would appreciate your donation to help with the upkeep of the cemetery and chapel. Please mail donations to North Hopkins Cemetery C/O Charlene Stewart, 2153 F.M. 3236, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. All help is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you.

Tuesday, May 26

„ The Sulphur Bluff High School will host a pep rally for the Class of 2026 at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, may 26 in the new gym.

Friday, May 29

„ The Cumby Collegiate High School Class of 2026 graduation doors will open at 6:15 at Ferguson Hall of East Texas A7M University on Friday, May 29.

„ The Sulphur Bluff High School Class 2026 graduation will begin at 6:30 on Friday, May 28 in the gym.

Thursday, June 4

Hopkins County Dairy Festival will be held June 5-13. The 2025 theme is 'Stars, Stripes, and Dairy Delights!' A Hot Air Balloon Glow will begin at 8 p.m., weather permitting, on Celebration Plaza.

Friday, June 5

„ Hopkins County Dairy Festival opening ceremony/ ribbon-cutting will be held at noon June 5 on Celebration Plaza. A Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 5, weather permitting, at Shannon Oaks Church.

Saturday, June 6

„ Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Buford Park following the traditional parade route to Brookshire's; Milking Contest for candidates, parents and balloon pilots begins at 3 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Livestock & Dairy Auction; Ice Cream Freeze-Off at 4 p.m. at Shannon Oaks Church; and Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow at 6 p.m., weather permitting at Shannon Oaks Church.

Saturday, June 13

„ Hopkins County Dairy Festival Junior Dairy Show will begin at 9 a.m. in Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena, followed at 6 p.m. by the Queen's Coronation Pageant at 6 p.m. in Sulphur Springs ISD Auditorium at the Civic Center.

July 17-18 „ Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park's Annual Garage Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 18.

Saturday, Aug. 8

„ Airplanes & Coffee 2026 tour aviator swap meet fly-in event KSLR 8:30 am 12:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19

„ 2026 Lone Star Heritage Quilt Show “Threads of Freedom' will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, and from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. Saturday, Sept. 19, at The ROC, 115 Putman St. in Sulphur Springs. Admission is $5; kids younger than 12 admitted free with adult.