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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