Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• May 21 — Fired Up Friday. This downtown event replaces the canceled Fired Up Festival. There will be a chuckwagon demonstration with a book signing by Vince Smith. Food trucks will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza at Second and Main streets.
• June 18 — Fired Up Friday. This downtown event replaces the canceled Fired Up Festival. An Open Mic Night will be held for poets and entertainers. Food trucks will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza at Second and Main streets.
• July 16 — Fired Up Friday. This downtown event replaces the canceled Fired Up Festival. The Quay County Health Council will host a chalk art contest. Food trucks will operated from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza at Second and Main streets.
• Aug. 5-7 — Rattler Reunion. The committee plans to hold the annual event for Tucumcari High School alumni at various venues around town, including the traditional site of the Tucumcari Convention Center, in light of COVID-19 restrictions. The 2021 Rattler Reunion hosts will be the Classes of 1990 and 1991. The Golden Rattlers will be the Classes of 1970 and 1971. For more updates on the event as it approaches, go to http://www.rattlerreunion.com or its Facebook page at facebook.com/THSrattlerreunion.
• Aug. 20 — Fired Up Friday. This downtown event replaces the canceled Fired Up Festival. This event will host an End of Summer Bash. Food trucks will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza at Second and Main streets.
• Sept. 17 — Fired Up Friday. This downtown event replaces the canceled Fired Up Festival. An outdoor concert is scheduled. Food trucks will operate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza at Second and Main streets.
To submit items for the calendar, call (575) 461-1952 or email: [email protected]