Historical Society Annual Fall Bazaar set for Oct. 6

The Red River County Historical Society announces that plans have been finalized for their 39^th Annual Fall Bazaar to be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Clarksville.  

As usual, this year promises entertainment for all ages. A wide variety of arts and crafts booths will line the streets surrounding the Red River County Courthouse.

The day will begin with the opening ceremonies in front of the Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. featuring the Clarksville High School Band with all of the remaining Bazaar Day events being held around the historic Red River County Courthouse in Clarksville from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Clarksville Main Street Association is hosting their Festival of Quilts Show at the First Presbyterian Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing through 3:00 p.m. There will be a variety of quilts on display from antique quilts to modern quilts. There is no admission charge.

Historical Society members will lead various guided tours throughout the day to the DeMorse Home and Miss Belle’s House.

Entertainment Chairman Ann Rushing has arranged for a full day of entertainment with Voices of Praise at 9:30 a.m. Gary Porterfield and Friends will play from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m., and The “C” will round out the day at 2:00 p.m.

The Red River County Public Library will host seven Texas authors, including Reavis Wortham, Johnie Lee, Martha Sue Stroud, Joe Hewitt, Lou Antonelli, and Marion Butts. Book signings will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the library.

The Clarksville Rotary Club is having a Fish Fry cookout behind the Library Thrift Shop, the History Society will have a Bake Shop on the Courthouse grounds and the Children’s Corner will provide entertainment for children of all ages.

The Children’s Corner will be located on the South side of the Edward Jones offices offering games, and many other activities. Several food booths will be providing tasting offerings from hamburgers to turkey legs to hot tamales, just to name a few.

The Clarksville Rotary Club will also be sponsoring the 13^th annual Red River County Duck Race down Delaware Creek at 3:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded and ducks will be available for purchase at the Bazaar for $5.00 each or five for $20.00. Prizes of $500 for 1^st, $250 for 2^nd, and $100 for 3^rd will be awarded.

Many Clarksville High School Class Reunions are taking place this year at the Bazaar, including the CHS Golden Oldie Reunion for all classes prior to 1968 being held at the McKenzie Methodist Church starting at 3:00 p.m.

The Historical Society will have six new magnets for sale featuring the Red River County Courthouse and various Clarksville scenes. They will also have a new T-shirt featuring the Red River County Courthouse.

Copies of their book Images of Clarksville and Red River County, along with other many items including copies of Red River Recollections, T-shirts, tote bags, bookmarks and note cards featuring the Red River County Courthouse will also be available.