Our wonderful, annual 4th of July Celebration would not be possible without the generous donations of our local community members. Many of these sponsors not only donate some big bucks, but they often donate supplies, labor and materials. Please consider shopping local and supporting our following businesses that make fun events like this possible! They MAKE A DIFFERENCE every day by being a part of community and giving back as often as they can. YOU can MAKE A DIFFERENCE by choosing to shop and support local when you can! TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE in our community!
RED: Britt Ranch, Cross Country Barn (Dale & Monica Kidd), Koepke Sales, LLC and Koepke Legacy Insurance Group, LLC (Brad & Ashley Koepke), and Market Square Thriftway (Velasquez Family)
WHITE: 7H Angus (Jack Helton Family), Arrow Water Well (Vince & Amy Koelzer), Bob’s Bail Bonds – Pat Childress, Double J Waterwell (Deb Finsterwald, Jace & Lyndi Smith), Happy State Bank, Hyland’s Pharmacy (Randy & Crystal McEntire), Legends 92.9 & 98.9, Moore Insurance Agency (Todd & Tammy Moore), Oneok, Stiles Ranch, Wellington State Bank, and Wheeler Church of Christ
BLUE: Capital Farm Credit, Cornerstone Church, County Star News, Graham Creek Ranch (Tom & Kay Christner), Marshall Auto (Mack & Crystal Marshall), Maxey’s Steakhouse, McCain’s Auto Body, Mel’s Diner, Robertson Funeral Directors, Texas Street Floral, Ware Chevrolet Buick, Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation, Wheeler Title & Abstract Co. and Xcel Energy
ACTIVITIES: 2M Cattle Co., Allred-Renner FLP, Amy Zybach CPA, B&G Cattle Co, Bass Farms, Billy & Kara Richardson and Family, Blue Moon Home Furnishings, Bob & Zodell Swift, Canadian Carpet Care, Carniceria Aguilar, Christie Davis Couture, Devin Howard Family, Finsterwald Ranch, Gageby Store, Gage Angeley Construction, Gone Pecan Ranch, Graves Family Dentistry, Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, H&H Tire, HL Guest Handmade, JL Ranch LLC, Kim’s Barber Shop, Meek Club Lambs, Panhandle Handmade Market, Pat & Liz McDowell, Pinion RV Park, Pinion Spraying, Randy/Machille/Rowdy/Lacee/Stratten, Rogue Theater, Sign Gypsies - Wheeler Area, Soto’s Family Restaurant, Steve/Joyce/Caitlynn Walker, Taylor Weatherly - Realtor, Texas Beef Grass to Grill, Texas Hairslingers, The Goad Families, The Rusty Barb, The Woollard Family, Wheeler Land & Livestock, Wheeler Times, Wheeler Vet Clinic, and Y&C Tax Office
SPECIAL THANK YOU to Todd Moore with Moore Insurance Agency for Drone footage/pictures and to Jim Beck and County Star News for some awesome pictures!
Saturday, July 2nd
Wild & Free on 83 QUILT Show
1st Annual MUD Volleyball Tournament – Hosted by: Double J Waterwell
1st Place: The Patriots - Tracy Meadows, Kezi Salas, Courtney and Cole Hathaway, Rachel Stewart and Paige Jones
Runner Ups: Ozzy Arzabala, Jonathan Venzor, Jonathan Engles, Shane Waldrop
1st Annual H.L. OWENS HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT (TA TAYLOR)
Doubles Champions: T.A. Taylor & Cody Watkins plus $320
Doubles Runner-Up: Nathaniel and Levi Darnell plus $240
Singles Champion: Dallas Owens
Singles Runner Up: T.A. Taylor
1st Annual Wild & Free on 83 Car Show
Best in Show CAR: Cody Dupont of Briscoe with his 1974 Chevy Nova
Best in Show TRUCK: Travis Cook of Canyon with his 1970 Chevy c10
People’s Choice: Kirk Clay of Shamrock with his 1958 Chevy Impala
6th Annual Janette Umsted Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament
BEST SHOT: Sumer Jones
1st Place: Randall & Debora Wynn (Advanced)
1st Place: Clay Zybach & Jacob Widener (Beginner)
Runner Up: Flo Zamora & TJ (Advanced)
Runner Up: Johnny Venzor & Ishmael Buenrostro (Beginner)
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring: Nate McLaughlin and the Rockin M Band, Comedian Reno Collier, JW Lane & CR X, and Seth Ward & The Silence
North vs South Fireworks POP OFF Competition – SOUTH Side won by LANDSLIDE (again!)
Fun captured throughout the town: