SUMMER CLASSIC RODEO RODEO WEEKEND AUGUST 11 & 12, 2023

Friday & Saturday Evening

Each year, the Hill Country Fair Association sponsors a two-day rodeo and dances in Junction. On the weekend of August 11 and 12, there will be lots of fun activities: class reunions, family reunions, a parade and a car show all throughout the day. The Summer Classic Rodeo gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the rodeo events start at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.

Following the rodeo each evening, there will be a concert and dance at the Rodeo Pavilion just above the arena. Follow the Hill Country Fair Association Facebook page for rodeo concert performers. facebook.com/hcfajunctiontx

Summer Classic Rodeo Parade

Saturday • 10 a.m.

The Summer Classic Rodeo Parade takes place on Saturday, August 12, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Traveling the length of Main Street and back, it will feature creative homespun floats, including class reunion floats. After the parade, be sure to check out the cars at the Martin Memorial Car Show at the Kimble County Courthouse.

Martin Memorial Car Show

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Do you enjoy examining antique vehicles? Are you wowed when you look under the hood? Are you old enough that the cars evoke good memories...wild memories (Ronald, Don, Dennis??)... of your youth? Well, then, the Martin Memorial Open Car Show is for you! The event is held each year in conjunction with the Hill Country Fair Association’s Summer Classic events and parade on the second Saturday in August, this year, on August 12.

Trophies and prizes are awarded. The event is held on the streets surrounding the Kimble County Courthouse in downtown Junction, beginning at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $25.00. Judging takes place at noon, and the awards presentation is at 4 p.m.

A variety of vendors selling food and other goods will be surrounding the courthouse as well. Vendor spots are $20.

Erica Rojas is the coordinator of the car show and vendors, and may be reached at 325-4465658 or ericag.rojas@yahoo.com for more information.