Let it not be said there is nothing to do in Dublin this Saturday as a slew of events roll into town this weekend. Everyone is invited to attend them all as the Irish Stampede and Dublin Reunion are held.
This year’s Hearts Home Dublin Area Reunion is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at The Station (the building between First National Bank and Dairy Queen on Patrick Street).
The reunion is being sponsored by First National Bank.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a $10 bill for lunch which will include a brisket sandwich, chips, a cookie and a drink.
“It gives people a chance to get a meal and sit and visit with their friends,” local historian and organizer Ben Pate said.
The museums including the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum, Ben Hogan Museum and the Dublin Historical Museum, will also be open for the added traffic in town.
The day will also showcase the Dublin Lion’s Club 22nd annual Irish Stampede run in celebration of Dairy Month.
The event will kick off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday featuring a 10K and 5K with a 2K to follow completion of the longer runs.
Cost to register is $30. The race begins on North Park alongside the Dublin Public Library. Race packets can be picked up on Friday night or on Saturday morning starting at 5:30 a.m. prior to the race.
For further race information contact steve@DublinInsuranceAgency.com Proceeds from race entries and sponsorships go toward funding various Lions Club projects including scholarships, the Lions Crippled Childrens’ Camp in Kerrville, and helping local groups and the Library’s summer reading program.
“Not only does the Irish Stampede bring hundreds of people and potential consumers into Dublin, it supports and promotes our important dairy industry. The Dublin Lions Club sees no greater cause than supporting and promoting our local businesses and dairy industry,” Dublin Lions Club President Daniel Smith said.
Home owners near the race route are encouraged to put their best foot forward by making sure lawns are manicured and look spiffy for those coming into town.
For those who may be hungry, the rescheduled Lilly G’s chili cook-off will be held at 2 p.m. June 10 at Celebration Park next to Dublin Bottling Works.
Entry fees are $25 and there will be a mild and spicy division. There will be a first, second and third place award given in each division and a showmanship award will be presented to the best team enthusiast.
The cook off will benefit Transformation Pathways/ CWJC. Formoreinformation, call 254-459-0141.
The Stephenville Area Elks Lodge No. 2834 will be hosting its monthly charity bingo at 6 p.m. at Grafton Market in Dublin.
There will also be food available. All proceeds go to benefit the lodge.
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce will also be partnering with Lucky Vines June 10 from noon to 8 p.m. for a Sip and Shop event.
There will be a wide variety of vendors at the event for participants to shop at while enjoying delicious wines from Lucky Vines and live music.
There will also be food truck vendors hosted by the chamber showcasing their food at the event. The chamber will also be hosting a Street Dance with a DJ from 8-10 p.m. at Celebration Park in the evening on June 10. Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs and come enjoy, organizers said.