Fall-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond Events are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures. Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch – Prayer Lavender Garden What: Fun fall-themed activities for the whole family including a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating; fall treats, games and prizes; […]
UPDATE: Washington Street to Clark Street to Dobbs Elementary Parking Lot to Kaufman Street – Candy Bags will be distributed to vehicles in the 200 Block of East Kaufman Street – in front of Independent Bank. Please use this route to ensure you are in line for candy. This event is from 6:00 – 7:30, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2020 — Folks at this past weekend’s Rib, Rub, Run & Roll event in downtown Rockwall welcomed beautiful fall weather, some sweet-looking wheels at the car show, and of course some smokin’ hot BBQ. Taking home the title of Grand Champion in this year’s IBCA-sanctioned BBQ competition is Cody Malin […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2020) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County will proudly present the 2020 Christmas Parade: “Favorite Christmas Movie” on Saturday, December 5. Come enjoy this great Rockwall tradition. The 51st annual parade kicks off at 9 a.m. To register, complete an entry form online or download the entry form. Blue Ribbon News staff […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2020) Vendors and hand-sanitizing stations will be strategically placed throughout Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall as the Aspasians Fall Marketplace opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The annual fundraising event provides scholarships for students in Rockwall County. It will feature over 100 merchant booths, food trucks, and fun […]
World War II veteran celebrates a century ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) Sunday will be a monumental day for World War II veteran William Louis Patterson of Rockwall, who turns 100 years old on Oct. 4. Since friends and family cannot gather for a traditional birthday celebration due to the pandemic, a drive-by caravan party […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) The Virtual Duck Pluck, presented by Southwest Kia-Rockwall, is 2020 duck season’s answer to celebrating safely during a pandemic while raising funds to benefit the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Duck “adoptions” are underway at rockwallduckrace.org, where you can “adopt” a duck (or a whole flock […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2020 — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is proud to host the 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, October 17th from 10am – 2pm., at Harry Myers Park. This year’s event will feature wildlife experts from Window to the Wild and Wildlife on the Move. RCHF will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall is hosting a 2020 Virtual Pumpkin Carving Fundraiser. Entry fee is $20. Entry dates are Oct. 1 through Oct. 28. Winners will be announced on Oct. 30. To enter your pumpkin, head on over to rainbowroom.org for instructions. Prize categories include Most Creative, Scariest, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2020 — Beginning today (Sept. 28) through Wednesday, Sept. 30, you can have a chance to win a private dinner prepared by three renowned chefs by showing your support for a Rockwall boy recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Three-year-old Cameron Tate of Rockwall was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in early […]