Festivals & Events (January-April)

January

Fish & “Chicks” for Funds, Fundraiser for the Globe Theatre at Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. 6 p.m. Entertainment and All-You-Can-Eat fish and more. Annual Event. Admission charged. 432-332-1586.

February

Midessa Boat, RV, Sport & Gun Show, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. 432-381-3324.

Daytona 500 West Texas, benefiting Crime Stoppers. CAF Hangar at Midland International Airport. Big Screen TV viewing of the Daytona 500, catered meal, silent auction. Admission charged. 432-332-8477.

Shrimpfest, Benefiting the Ellen Noël Art Museum, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Cajun Style All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Feast, Jazz music, silent & live auction. Admission charged. Advance tickets only. Annual Event. 432-550-9696.

March

West Texas Relays, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon, starts Fri. 12 Noon, Sat. 9 a.m. The largest outdoor high school track meet in the state. Admission charged. 432-333-7890.

Culinary Canvas, benefiting the West Texas Food Bank, CAF Hangar, Midland International Airport. 7-10 p.m. 15 to 20 local restaurants that will be sharing unique recipes to taste. There will also be local artists providing original paintings for sale and a live band.  Admission charged. 432-580-6333.

Ebony Fashion Fair, MCM Grande Hotel FunDome, 6201 E. Bus. 20. Nationally known traveling couture fashion show featuring professional models wearing garments designed by internationally known designers. Semi-Annual Event. 7:30 p.m. 432-580-7160 or 432-561-8728.

April

Flower Market, The Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd. View and purchase flowers, plants, herbs, native plants and garden accessories. Free. 432-550-9696.