Henrietta and Clay County Chamber of Commerce

Friday, June 1st & Saturday, June 2nd – Join in on 425 miles of yard sales, garage sales, sidewalk sales, and farmer’s markets all along the routes of Hwy. 82 and Highway 287 corridors!  From Quanah in the west to New Boston in the east, and a plethora of stops in between, you will be sure to find lots of treasures.

We invite you to stop in Henrietta (which lies directly between the two intersecting highways) for shopping, dining, and treasure hunting!  Drop by the Chamber office located in the Burlington Northern caboose right on Hwy. 82 as you come into town.  We will greet you with a map of local sales and a refreshing bottle of water!

And if you have time, we invite you to tour our other treaures, including the 1890 Jail Museum, the Courthouse Square, and miles and miles of winding country roads with picturesque views.  You can also “geo-cache” while your here if you participate in this new craze hobby!

Click here for a MAP of the Red River Valley Tourism Assc. participating towns!

Click here for a Clay County REGISTRATION FORM.

Photo by: Pioneer Sentinel

Thank you to all the vendors, volunteers, sponsors, hunt teams and attendees who made Turkey Fest 2012 a success. We had a great time enjoying all the activities among 1,500-2,000 attendees. With such beautiful weather and a fantastic turnout we couldn’t have asked for a better festival experience.

Tell us what you think on facebook! If you would like to be a vendor next year, please email us at claycountychamber@sbcglobal.net. We hope to see you next year!

Check out this slideshow from the Pioneer Sentinel if you missed the fun:

http://pioneer-sentinel.com/2012/04/23/slideshow-saturday-events-draws-biggest-crowd-yet/

Check out the festival fun on April 21 in Henrietta!

Turkey Fest is now on the downtown square in Henrietta. Mark your calendars for a full day of fun on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Be sure to check out the wildlife exhibits near the ESCO booth and the Patterson RV booth between the food vendors. We are thankful for the support of our sponsors – show your appreciation too!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Click here for the festival map and schedule

Hey graduating Clay County seniors! We’ve got a $500 with your name on it. Just construct a contraption that looks like a Turkey with a three-person team and compete in our barrel race during the festival! Click here for more information: http://hccchamber.org/turkey-fest/scholarship-barrel-race/

Auction winners Lisa, Travis and Cliff Swenson with their kill. The group got to hunt with celebrity hunt team "Huntin' the World" after winning an auction at TF 2011 Full Strut banquet.

Are you ready to compete against seven celebrity teams? Get your gobbler between April 19 – 21 and the winner goes straight to the World Championship.

This year Turkey Fest has their own celebrity team, Wade and Travis, who are preparing for their hunts. Check out their show:

http://hccchamber.org/turkey-fest/videos/

The week of April 18 – 22nd, 2012, will be a hustlin’, bustlin’ whirlwind of events throughout every square mile of Clay County!.

We’ve got something for everyone, including; a CASI -sanctioned Chili  Cook-Off, as well as an Open Divison, and a Fire Dept. Division.  For hunting afficionados, get your camo out and hunt down the best turkey you can find to compete against the professional, celebrity teams.

For our families, a true festival experience is being relocated from the Pioneer Grounds to the Courthouse Square (similar to Pioneer Reunion, without the horses).  Retail vendors, food vendors, live music & entertainment, and demonstrations will keep you buzzing around the courthouse for hours – bring your lawnchair and rest while you watch your kids get caught up in the craze of the 2012 Turkey Fest!

Speaking of kids, there will be a Children’s Area chocked full of activities (some free; some cost admission) including a Bounce House extravaganza of 4 courses; a Petting Zoo, pony rides, train rides, Home Depot children’s activity center, and more.

And for anyone wanting to meet the Celebrity Hunt Teams, Saturday afternoon will offer that opportunity as they sign autographs, take pictures, and have give-away merchandise for their fans.  Or better yet, attend the Full Strut Banquet Saturday evening and bid on a live hunt with one of the Celebrity Teams to take place the next morning!

Please visit the Turkey Fest link on the menu tab above to get full-fledged details of each event!

Chamber Banquet

Saturday, January 21, 2012
6:00 pm
The Holman Center
Tickets = $15/person  or  $120/Table

Guest Speaker:  Rick Langford
New Director of the Henrietta Growth Corp.

*Tickets are available at the Chamber office, CitiBank, First National Bank of Byers, Legend Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank.

Mark your calendars!

November 22, 2011 – Final preparations are being made downwtown to the courthouse square, as the Chamber prepares to host the First Annual Clay County Christmas (formerly known as Holiday Happenings). If you plan on participating in the Lighted Parade, the entry deadline is one week away – Tuesday, November 29th!

You can download a copy of the registration form from the post below, or you can contact the Chamber office at 940-538-5261.

 November 16th – The Chamber is  gearing up for several spectacular Christmas events on the evening of December 3rd.  Grab your family and lawnchairs and head down to the courthouse square for a sight our county has never seen before.  The Cub Scouts will kick-off the evening with “Sled Races”, next the Lighted Parade will proceed around the square, and then the grand finale of lighting up the Courthouse and Christmas Tree will surely brighten everyone’s holiday spirit.

Click here for a Parade Entry Form.

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October 18, 2011 – We will be celebrating our 84th Birthday this year. With newly refurbished interior and a beautiful landscaping overhaul including new information signs – you really need to stop by the “Caboose” to say hello!  We always welcome members and visitors to seek information about our wonderful town and surrounding communities and what all we have to offer!!