SEPTEMBER 2019 95
things were done in “the old days”
with a quilt show, blacksmith
shop demos, whittling, butter
churning, spinning, corn grinding,
and a steer-roping station. Frisco
Heritage Museum, 6455 Page St.
972-292-5266; visitfrisco.com
Grand Prairie
American Indian Pow Wow
Sept. 20-22
See colorful tribal dances, arts
and crafts, tipis, and honoring
ceremonies at this 57th annual
event. Shop from more than 3,200
vendors, and enjoy more than 10
carnival rides. Traders Village, 2602
Mayfield Road. 972-647-2331;
tradersvillage.com/grand prairie
Honey Grove
Davy Crockett Festival
Sept. 28
Legend says Davy Crockett wrote
home about this special spot after
finding honey in the trees here on
the way to fight at the Alamo. He
said when he got through with this
little skirmish, he planned to come
back and settle this little honey
grove. As history tells us, Crockett
did not survive the Alamo, but his
friend Samuel Erwin moved to the
area and named the place Honey
Grove in his honor. For the past 50
years, this festival has celebrated
that legend with a pancake break-
fast followed by street vendors
and music around the square, a
kids bike rodeo, a mutt strut, and
occasional sightings of old Davy
himself. Downtown Square. 903-
378-3112; honeygrovechamber.org
Lewisville
Western Days
Sept. 27-28
This event showcases the history
and spirit of the West for 20,000
attendees. There are five stages
of entertainment, a tamale-eating
contest, and a car show. Admis-
sion is free until 7 p.m. each day.
Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town,
150 W. Church St. 972-219-3401;
lewisvillewesterndays.com
Waxahachie
Chautauqua Assembly
Sept. 28
The history of the Chautauqua
movement is celebrated with
reenactments, exhibits, and enter-
tainment. Chautauqua Auditorium,
400 S. Grand Ave. 469-309-4040;
waxahachiechautauqua.org
Waxahachie
Farm Heritage Day
Sept. 29
Enjoy a free afternoon celebrat-