Community Calendar

Eldorado Chamber of Commerce

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 2-3, 2005

ELGOATAROD

An event spoofing the Alaskan Iditarod Dog Race, in the middle of goat country. Goat races, goat kissing, goat pill flipping, "Goat Fries" cookoff, etc. Arts, crafts, food and midway.

For more information, contact Jim Runge

May 13-15, 2005

Nature Photography Workshop

With Larry Ditto. Join us in West Central Texas at the scenic and peaceful X Bar Ranch Nature Retreat for a weekend of exploring nature and photography at its best.
For more information, contact the X Bar Ranch at www.XBarRanch.com

May 21, 2005

An UPTOWN Night, Down on the Ranch (WINE TASTING & FOOD SHOW)

The X Bar Ranch will feature Texas wines and Chef Brad Spradley on the scenic back porch and patio of the Live Oak Lodge. Highlighted will be Texas food and wines not often found in a ranch setting.
The winery, wines and menu will be announced soon. The atmosphere is going to be relaxed and fun with plenty of time for visiting with old and new friends. Advance reservations are required and weekend packages are also available.
The weekend package will include lodging, meals, and a complimentary bottle of wine.

For more information, contact the X Bar Ranch at www.XBarRanch.com

June 3-5, 2005

MOUNTAIN BIKING CLINIC

With Doug Ballew. Over the course of this all inclusive weekend clinic, Doug will be leading a series of classroom and outdoor riding sessions for beginner to intermediate riders/beginner racers. Riding techniques including climbing, descending, cornering and handling skills will be addressed through skills drills and on-the-trail practice. Riders will be videotaped in order to provide feedback on riding technique.

For more information, contact the X Bar Ranch at www.XBarRanch.com

June 25, 2005

DINNER SHOW at the X-BAR Ranch

Spend the evening and/or weekend with us enjoying beautiful scenery, great food, live entertainment and friendly conversation. Entertainment and Menu to be announced.
For more information, contact the X Bar Ranch at www.XBarRanch.com

July 30-31, 2005

Running of the BULL

A fast-growing festival spoofing the Running of the Bulls in Spain, but celebrating the gift of gab. Cowboy poetry and many other categories. Arts, crafts, food and midway.

For more information, contact Jim Runge

July 30-31, 2005

ANNUAL Semi-Pro RODEO

For more information, contact Troy Daniels, 325-853-2202

September 16-18, 2005

X BAR Shoot Out Mountain Bike Race