Summer is in full swing, and the Brown County Rodeo is taking center stage! Whether you’re catching bull rides and fireworks, sipping a cold one at a paint night, or sneaking in a relaxing facial or massage at Fancy’s Day Spa, this week is packed with Brownwood charm and Texas-sized fun.
🐎 Spotlight: 61st Annual Brown County Rodeo
📍 Brown County Fairgrounds
📅 June 5–7, 2025
🕖 Mutton Bustin’ @ 7:00 PM | Main Rodeo @ 7:30 PM
This year’s highlights include:
- 🎖 Veterans Tribute (Thursday night)
- 🐂 Traditional rodeo events
- 🤠 Specialty act: Gizmo McCracken
- 🎉 Parade @ 10 AM, Saturday in Downtown Brownwood
🎟️ Tickets:
- Pre-sale: $10 | At the gate: $12
- Kids 12 & under: FREE
Available at Citizens National Bank
No lawn chairs needed — seating is provided. Don’t miss three nights of pure Texas rodeo action!
🎶 Music, Entertainment & Nightlife
Friday, June 6
- Jeff Martin @ Wild Duck Bar & Grill | 8–11 PM
- Caleb Wilbourn @ Wild Duck Marina | 8 PM
- Muchacho Sanchez @ Pioneer Tap House | 8 PM
- Dueling Pianos @ The Greene Room, Comanche | 7–11:50 PM
- Classic Country Night @ Grassroots Lounge | 7–10 PM
Saturday, June 7
- Jamie Richards @ Wild Duck Marina | 8 PM
- Gatlin Johnson Band @ Pioneer | 8 PM
- Chad Prather Live @ RLVenue, Coleman | 7:30 PM
- Tannins & Tall Tales @ JW Hardin Wine Co., Comanche | 6 PM
- Deja Vu Pool Tournament | 7 PM
Tuesday, June 10
- Trivia Night w/ Geeks Who Drink @ Pioneer | 7:30 PM
Thursday, June 12
- Truth Seekers Thursday @ Grassroots Lounge | 7 PM
Topic: “Live Not by Lies” – Breaking Free from Legacy Media
🧩 Community Fun, Crafts & Family Events
Friday, June 6
- 🎨 Red, White & Blue Paint Night @ The Mill, Zephyr | 6 PM
- 💐 Davis Floral Cash & Carry Special | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- ♠️ Heartland Rod Run Poker Run @ Early City Hall | 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 960 Early Blvd, Early, TX
$5 per hand — play for prizes and enjoy the start of this classic event weekend.
Saturday, June 7
- 🚗Heartland Rod Run Car Show @ Riverside Park
🕖 7 AM – 11 AM Free Registration | 🕚 11 AM Panty Dash | 🕑 2 PM Awards
Over 40 prize categories, vendors, and classic cars—this free family event is always a crowd-pleaser! - 🚂 Family Day @ Lehnis Railroad Museum | 10 AM – 4 PM
- 🔨 Hammer Painting Day @ McCoy’s | 10 AM – 2 PM
- 🚒 VFD Open House @ Lake Bridge | 10 AM – 3 PM
- 🧼 DIY Herbal Compress Workshop @ Brownwood Library | 11 AM
- 🎈 Rodeo Parade @ Downtown Brownwood | 10 AM
- Spin & Save Saturday @ TommyHawk | 2 PM – 6 PM
- 10th Annual Kids Fishing Event @ Early Town Center Lake | 8 AM – 11 AM
🎣 Registration starts at 7:30 AM
Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Brownwood – first 150 kids (ages 3–14) get a rod and reel!
Sunday, June 8
- 🌼 Bangs Artisan Market @ Bangs City Park | 9 AM – 1 PM
Tuesday, June 10
- 📖 Book Club @ Brownwood Library | 4:30 PM
- 🌿 Tai Chi (Free Class) @ Grassroots Lounge | 2 PM
Thursday, June 12
- 🐴 HORSES Program @ Brownwood Library
- Preschool–Elementary @ 10 AM
- Older Kids @ 11 AM
🎮 Gaming, Hobby & Niche Events
Friday, June 6
- FNM Commander Tournament @ Jomio & Rueliete’s | 7 PM
- Final Fantasy Sealed Deck Prerelease @ Jomio & Rueliete’s | 7 PM
- MTG Final Fantasy Prerelease @ CDC Cards & Games | 7 PM
Saturday, June 7
- Final Fantasy Prerelease (Day 2) @ Jomio & Rueliete’s | 2 PM
- MTG Final Fantasy Prerelease @ CDC Cards & Games | 7 PM
- Pokémon Standard Tournament @ CDC Cards & Games | 7 PM
Sunday, June 8
- Final Fantasy Commander Deck Prerelease Tournament @ Jomio & Rueliete’s | 2 PM
Wednesday, June 11
- Commander Night @ CDC Cards & Games | 5 PM
Thursday, June 12
- Play Pokémon Night @ CDC Cards & Games | 5 PM
🛍️ Markets & Downtown Destinations
Take a break from the buzz and enjoy some of Brownwood’s best local gems:
- The Turtle Restaurant – Fine dining & wine
- Hamilton’s – Apparel, gifts & home
- Fancy’s Day Spa – Relax, recharge, or treat someone special
- The Glamour Shop – Women’s clothing & accessories
- Shaw’s Marketplace – Boutique shopping in one spot
- Common Grounds Coffeehouse – Lattes & conversation
- Brownwood Art Association Gallery – Always something new
- Grits & Grace Boutique – Style for days
- Over the Rainbow Ice Cream – Sweet, homemade scoops
🎁 Need a midweek pick-me-up or a thoughtful gift?
Stop by Fancy’s Day Spa for a treatment or snag a gift card online:
👉 fancysdayspa.com
📅 Quick Look: Day-by-Day
Friday, June 6
- Red, White & Blue Paint Night @ The Mill at Zephyr – 6 PM
- Jeff Martin @ Wild Duck Bar & Grill – 8 PM
- Caleb Wilbourn @ Wild Duck Marina – 8 PM
- Muchacho Sanchez @ Pioneer Tap House – 8 PM
- Dueling Pianos @ The Greene Room – 7 PM
- Dance & Dine @ Grassroots Lounge – 7 PM
- FNM Commander & Final Fantasy Prerelease @ Jomio & Rueliete’s – 7 PM
- MTG Final Fantasy Prerelease @ CDC Cards & Games – 7 PM
- Heartland Rod Run Poker Run @ Early City Hall – 6 PM
- Davis Floral Cash & Carry Special – All Day
- Rodeo Night 2 @ Brown County Fairgrounds – 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 7
- 10th Annual Kids Fishing Event @Early Town Center Lake – 8 AM
- Rodeo Parade @ Downtown Brownwood – 10 AM
- Family Day @ Lehnis Railroad Museum – 10 AM–4 PM
- Hammer Painting @ McCoy’s – 10 AM–2 PM
- VFD Open House @ Lake Bridge – 10 AM–3 PM
- Heartland Rod Run Car Show @ Riverside Park – 7 AM–2 PM
- Herbal Compress Workshop @ Brownwood Library – 11 AM
- Spin & Save Saturday @ TommyHawk – 2 PM
- Jamie Richards @ Wild Duck Marina – 8 PM
- Gatlin Johnson Band @ Pioneer Tap House – 8 PM
- Chad Prather Live @ RLVenue – 7:30 PM
- Tannins & Tall Tales @ JW Hardin Wine Co. – 6 PM
- Deja Vu Pool Tournament @ Deja Vu Hookah Lounge – 7 PM
- FF Prerelease (Day 2) @ Jomio & Rueliete’s – 2 PM
- MTG Final Fantasy Prerelease @ CDC Cards & Games – 7 PM
- Pokémon Standard Tournament @ CDC Cards & Games – 7 PM
- Rodeo Night 3 @ Brown County Fairgrounds – 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 8
- Bangs TX Artisan Market @ Bangs City Park – 9 AM–1 PM
- Final Fantasy Commander Deck Prerelease @ Jomio & Rueliete’s – 2 PM
Tuesday, June 10
- Tai Chi Wellness Class @ Grassroots Lounge – 2 PM
- Book Club @ Brownwood Library – 4:30 PM
- Trivia Night w/ Geeks Who Drink @ Pioneer Tap House – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11
- Commander Night @ CDC Cards & Games – 5 PM
Thursday, June 12
- Preschool & Elementary HORSES Program @ Brownwood Library – 10 AM
- Older Kids HORSES Program @ Brownwood Library – 11 AM
- Play Pokémon Night @ CDC Cards & Games – 5 PM
- Truth Seekers Thursday @ Grassroots Lounge – 7 PM
🗓️ Just for Fun: Quirky Holidays This Week
Why not celebrate something silly or sweet each day? Here’s your just-for-fun list of quirky “holidays”:
- June 6 – National Doughnut Day 🍩
- June 7 – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 🍦
- June 8 – Best Friends Day 💛
- June 9 – National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day 🥧
- June 10 – Iced Tea Day 🧋
- June 11 – Corn on the Cob Day 🌽
- June 12 – Red Rose Day 🌹
Feel like making a little extra joy this week? These holidays are a perfect excuse!
🎁 Don’t Forget Father’s Day!
Heads up! Father’s Day is coming up next weekend (June 16), and if your dad’s sock drawer is already full, how about gifting him something he’ll actually enjoy?
👉 This year, skip the tie—get him a massage at Fancy’s Day Spa!
Treat Dad to some relaxation and recharge time. Gift cards available online or in-store at fancysdayspa.com
🌟 In Case You Missed Last Week…
Catch up on all the fun from May 30 – June 5 in last week’s Brownwood Beat right here — concerts, markets, and Memorial Day events you don’t want to forget.
🥳 That’s a Wrap!
Y’all, there’s something happening every day this week — so dust off your boots, round up your crew, and get out there! Support your neighbors, small businesses, and all the things that make Brownwood shine.
💆♀️ And hey, don’t forget to sneak in a little self-care at Fancy’s 😉 You’ve earned it.
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