Dogie Days Parade Theme Is "Get Your Kicks During The 66th....Year Of Dogie Days"

One of last year's float waiting for their turn in line.

Each year,the Chamber takes on the task of running the Dogie Days Parade for the Dumas Noon Lions Club.  Dogie Days takes place June 13,14,15,16.  The parade is Saturday June 16.  Over 100 entries marched down Dumas Avenue at last year's parade.  The number of entries this year are expected to be higher.  Parade categories to be judged are churches; youth athletics; commercial floats; clubs and civic organizations; all vehicles and equestrian groups.  Cash prizes will be awarded to Best of Show, Best of Theme and Most Original.  The monetary awards are $100 each.  Theme for the parade is "Get your Kicks During the 66th...Year of Dogie Days".

Dogie Days opens June 13 at 6 p.m. at McDade Park with the first night of the carnival and midway.  June 14, Flag Day, is the BBQ which starts at 11 a.m.  The carnival and midway are open each nightat 6 p.m. during Dogie Days.  Saturday June 16 begins with the parade at 11 a.m.  The carnival and midway opens at noon.  That evening the drawing for a 2012 4 x 4 Jeep will take place at 9:00 p.m. 

For more information on the parade call the Chamber at 806-935-2123.

2011 Dogie Days Is The 65th Year

June 8, 9, 10 and 11

Dumas Noon Lions annual Dogie Days will be this June 8,9,10 and 11 of 2011.  The World Famous BBQ will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9th. The Dumas Lions encourages everyone to make plans to attend the 65th celebration of Dogie Days.  This year a Red 2012 Mustang Convertible will be given away on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 9 p.m.

Let The Dogie Days Fun Begin

Let the fun

and food begin

Dumas Noon Lions Prepare Meat To Put in The Pit

Ladies Night With The Venom

Barry Smitherman Railroad Commisioner

Thursday morning DECD hosted a breakfast with Barry Smitherman at the Hampton Inn in Dumas, Texas.
David Swinford introduce Barry as the man to keep in office as Railroad Commissioner.
Barry was instrumental in helping bring wind industry to Dumas, Texas.
Visit www.SmithermanTX.com to learn more about Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman.

Dumas Academic Banquet

Photo provided by Kim Foster

Here are just a few of the students honored at 2012 Academic Excellence Banquet on Thursday night.