The Hopkins County Dairy Festival is an annual celebration of the rich heritage that we have in Hopkins County, as the dairy industry began in the 1930’s and continues to be our number one agriculture enterprise in our community.  It’s a salute to the hard-working dairy farmers and their families, who contribute so richly to our local economy and quality of life in Hopkins County.

Schedule

Fri. June 9, 2023

*Hot Air Balloon Media Flight
We can’t imagine anything more beautiful than a Hopkins County sky full of hot air balloons.
Time: 5:30 am – 9:00 am (weather permitting)
Venue: Shannon Oaks Church
Contact: Dr. David & Pam Black
Phone: 903-439-4384

12 noon  “Opening Ceremonies” Ribbon Cutting Celebration Plaza

*Hot Air Balloon Rally and Glow
We can’t imagine anything more beautiful than a Hopkins County sky full of hot air balloons.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (weather permitting)
Venue: Shannon Oaks Church
Contact: Dr. David & Pam Black
Phone: 903-439-4384

Sat. June 10, 2023

*Hot Air Balloon Rally and Flight
We can’t imagine anything more beautiful than a Hopkins County sky full of hot air balloons.
Time: 5:30 AM (weather permitting)
Venue: Shannon Oaks Church
Contact: Dr. David & Pam Black
Phone: 903-439-4384

Dairy Festival Parade
The Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. from Buford Park in Sulphur Springs. If you can participate or know someone who would like to, please fill out the parade participation form and bring it with you on parade day. The Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. from Buford Park in Sulphur Springs. If you can participate or know someone who would like to, please fill out and print the parade participation form and bring it with you on parade day.
Time: *10:00 AM
Venue: Downtown
Contact: David Watson
Phone: 903-439-5020
Leave from Buford Park down Connally St. to Downtown Plaza, right on Gilmer to Kyle St.

Jr. Dairy Show
Time: *10:00 AM
Venue: Civic Center Arena
Contact: Amy Bowen
Phone: 903-488-2333

Cow Patty Bingo
Time: *2:00 PM
Venue: Civic Center Grounds
Contact: Dial Study Club

Milking Contest for Candidates, Parents, & Balloon Pilots
Time: *3:00 PM
Venue: Civic Center Arena
Contact: Carolyn McKinney
Phone: 903-335-0053

Ice Cream Freeze Off
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Shannon Oaks Church
Contact: Jeff Harris
Phone: 903-885-6542

Hot Air Balloon Rally & Glow
Time: *6:00 PM (weather permitting)
Venue: Shannon Oaks Church
Contact: Dr. David & Pam Black
Phone: 903-439-4384

June 14-17, 2023
Carnival
Venue: Civic Center Grounds
Contact: Lonnie Fox
Phone: 903-335-2093

Sat. June 17, 2023
Coronation Pageant
Time: *7:00 PM
Venue: Civic Center Auditorium
Contact: Cindy Lancaster
Phone: 903-439-5336
Contact: Brooke Howard
Phone: 903-348-3627

Date: June 9-10, 14-17, 2023

Venues:
Shannon Oaks Church, 1113 Shannon Rd E, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Civic Center, 1200 Houston St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

For more details https://hopkinscountydairyfestival.com/schedule-of-events/.