ART OF THE SONG

Michael Hearne and Friends (Including Zeke Severson and Jimmy Sadler) performing Saturday at Veranda Inn Event Center;  Doors at 6; dinner 6:30 ; concert 7 p.  BYOB. 

Also see the detailed weekend schedule below;  Many art and music opportunities abound.  Nocona Nights is sponsoring the Street Dance at 7 PM Friday night (see details below). Join us in dancing to Mark Murphey and his band 

ART OF THE SONG

OCTOBER 9–11, 2026 • NOCONA, TEXAS

Sponsored by: Chisholm Trail Art Association, Nocona Nights, & Nocona Chamber of Commerce

Join us for a weekend of art, live music, local shopping, children’s activities, and community fellowship!

🎨 THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND • OCTOBER 9–11

ARTWORK BY STACIE DOHLMAN

Red River Station Inn

Discover colorful, heartfelt artwork by Stacie Dohlman of Peaceful Paintings & Creations.

📍 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

5:00 p.m. | Art Show Opens

Justin Building

Live concert featuring Full Circle Band

6:00–9:00 p.m. | Neil Trammel

Red River Pizzeria

7:00–9:00 p.m. | Downtown Street Dance

Downtown Park

Music by Mark Murphey & Highway 82 Band

Sponsored by Nocona Nights

$10 admission • Drinks available for purchase

Bring your lawn chairs!

Benefiting the American Legion

📍 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

9:00–10:00 a.m. | Bloody Mary Morning

Bitters and Sweets

Music by Deryl Primo

10:00 a.m. | Art Show Opens

Justin Building

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Children’s Performing Arts

Bitters and Sweets

Beginning at 10:00 a.m. | Steam Craft / Blade Craft

Stop in and discover local artistic talents.

10:30 a.m. | Children’s Art Show & Chalk Art

Fenoglio Boot Store Building

Free for all children!

Sponsored by Horsepower Ranch / Marie Molsbee

Beginning at 10:30 a.m. | Shop Local

Explore local stores and artisan vendors.

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | Cousins Maine Lobster

Nocona Beer & Brewery

915 US-82, Nocona

Stop by for Cousins Maine Lobster’s food truck!

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Jeff Murphey

217 Coffee

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Music Jam, Sip, Shop & Snack

Fenoglio Boot Store

3:30 p.m. | Mini Concert & Gallery Viewing

L G Lemons Art Gallery

4:00–6:00 p.m. | Buck Fuffalo

Red River Pizzeria

4:30 p.m. | Mini Concert

Justin Building

Featuring the A & S Trading Company Band and hometown musician Jeff Allen

Small-bite and refreshments provided by the Nocona Chamber of Commerce and Nocona Nights

5:00 p.m. | Art Show Awards

6:00–9:00 p.m. | Nocona Nights Concert

The Veranda Inn

For advance concert ticket holders

6:00–9:00 p.m. | Kerri Lick

Red River Pizzeria

Open to the public

📍 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

9:00 a.m. | Unity Table

Gospel Singing, Pancake Breakfast & Praise Gathering

Downtown Park

Enjoy music, faith, fellowship, pancakes, and community spirit. Hear the A & S Trading Company Band share their journey and testimony alongside local musicians who are giving their time and sharing their art of song through worship.

Supporting the Lions Club

Donations welcome!

4:00–6:00 p.m. | Keegan McInroe

Red River Pizzeria

Live music and great food

❤️ Come for the art, stay for the music, and enjoy a weekend together in Nocona!

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ART OF THE SONG

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Please join us for this downtown event Friday night !

VIP tables available for $200 for 8 dancers and listeners.  (Only two remain)

Text De at 817/253-3771 if you’d like one for you and your friends 

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ART OF THE SONG

Nocona Nights is sponsoring:

* Friday Night  Street Dance with Mark Murphy and the Highway 82 Band.  We are selling a few $200 VIP tables for 8 guests down front.  All others bring folding chairs with $10 entry.  The VFW will have a bar there with drinks available..Send us a text or email if you’d like to reserve a VIP table.  We only have a few. 

* Mini concerts at Larry Lemons’ Gallery and the Justin Building Award Ceremony 

*Grand prize of $500 for Best of Show 

Thanks for your support of this weekend.  It’s going to be a great weekend of Art and Music, highlighted by Michael Hearne and Friends including Jimmy Stadler! at our Saturday night Nocona Nights dinner/concert.

09/10/2026-“I’m so sorry we are totally Sold Out for the Nocona Nights Art of the Song concert Saturday night.

Please come to the street dance we’re sponsoring Friday Night and/or one of the many other venues in Nocona that weekend”

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ART OF THE SONG- OCTOBER 9TH

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by | August 21, 2026 · 8:33 am

Presley Haile

Presley Haile is a rising Texas singer-songwriter whose music blends country and Americana with honest storytelling, strong melodies, and a distinctly roots-driven sound. Hailing from Hamilton, Texas, she has built a growing following through original songs such as “Mountain Daughter” and “Lone Star State of Mind,” and through live performances that have continued to expand her audience across the Texas and Americana music scenes. In 2025, she released her five-song EP Off To Find A Sunny Day, a project that reflects her love of nature, personal reflection, and emotionally grounded songwriting. 

For this program, Presley brings the same warmth, authenticity, and heartfelt artistry that have made her one of the most promising young voices in Texas music. As she continues performing at venues and events around the region, including current tour dates listed on her official site, she remains focused on sharing songs that connect deeply with listeners and showcase her gift for meaningful, story-centered music. 

April 11th at the Veranda Inn at 6:00pm.

SOLD OUT

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JASON ROBERTS

The Jason Roberts Band is a premier Western swing group based in Texas, led by award-winning fiddler Jason Roberts. Known for preserving and revitalizing the classic Texas swing sound pioneered by legends like Bob Wills, the band blends energetic fiddle playing, smooth vocals, and tight ensemble musicianship. Jason Roberts himself gained national recognition as a longtime member of Asleep at the Wheel, where he won multiple Grammy Awards for his fiddle work. Today, his own band carries forward the rich tradition of Western swing with lively dance tunes, authentic arrangements, and performances at dance halls, festivals, and music events throughout Texas and beyond.

February 21st at the Veranda Inn at 6:00pm.

SOLD OUT

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Two Tons of Steel

Cowboy Christmas Ball at Veranda Inn Event Center at 6 PM; prime rib dinner 6:30

December 13, 2025

December

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5th ANNUAL ART OF THE SONG

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Our Nocona Nights schedule 2025-2026 season:

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Art of the Song Festival

Save October 10,11,12, 2025 in Nocona for a fun weekend of Art and Music at the Fifth Art of the Song Festival! Several music venues Friday and Saturday, highlighted by Cooder Graw on Saturday night at Nocona Nights (limited tickets at noconanights @gmail.com). Juried art show Friday and Saturday at the Justin Building. Sunday gospel singing in the downtown park.

(sponsors Nocona Nights; Chisholm Trail Art Association; Nocona Chamber of Commerce, The V)

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