Saturday night, a crowd of 1,500 in downtown Bonham was thrilled to welcome the Bellamy Brothers to Fannin County. Entertainment is a big draw for Steaks on Main. In years past, Fannin Agricultural Association has arranged to bring nationally known musicians to the big stage on Main Street, beginning with Jason Boland and the Stragglers in 2023, followed by Cory Morrow (2024) and Cody Canada & the Departed (2025).

The 2026 Texoma Earth Day Festival is just over two weeks away, with a full lineup of educational workshops, live entertainment, recycling stations and family-friendly activities planned for April 18 at the Sherman Municipal Building, 405 N. Rusk St. The event runs 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Strike while the iron is hot! Step back into the 1800s and learn the basics of historic blacksmithing in our the forge at Frontier Village & Museum. Village Blacksmith Steven Mildward of Blackdog's Foundry will guide you through real historic blacksmithing techniques using traditional tools, as well as forge mechanics and safety.

A kaleidoscope of colors, flowers, music, dancing and more will transform Klyde Warren Park as the seventh-annual Festival of Joy returns Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Inspired by a global Indian tradition now celebrated in cities around the world, the free family-friendly event kicks off with a vibrant parade and ceremonial chariot pull followed by a day of children’s activities and crafts, yoga, wellness activities, performances, face painting, henna and more. Presented by the popular East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji’s, the Festival of Joy will feature a free vegetarian feast at 5:00 p.m. and culminate with a soulful concert by returning headliner The Mayapuris at 7:00 p.m. as the sun sets in the heart of the city.

The next Bonham Big Band Express Concert is slated for Saturday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center of First Baptist Church, 710 N. Center Street, Bonham. The concert performed by a 20-piece band/vocals in a big-band format features a selection of jazz tunes and styles over the decades beginning in the 1930s.

1943 – The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C., on the 200th anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson's birth. Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Contemporary historians generally view the Declaration of Independence as one of the most significant and influential written documents in world history, and Jefferson's preamble is regarded as an enduring statement on individual and human rights. Jefferson's phrase "all men are created equal" has been called "one of the best-known sentences in the English language." Jefferson was a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism, and natural rights, and he produced formative documents and decisions at the state, national, and international levels. Jefferson is ranked among the upper tier of U.S. presidents both by scholars and in public opinion. Presidential scholars and historians have praised Jefferson's advocacy of religious freedom and tolerance, his peaceful acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France, and his leadership in supporting the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They acknowledge his lifelong ownership of large numbers of slaves, but offer varying interpretations of his views on and relationship with slavery.