Brownwood News – Early Pioneer Days will be accepting event applications from non-profits to run and operate the following events; Baseball/Softball Tournament, Race, Cook-off, Kids Area and Vendors/Food Court. Applications are due by April 28, 2017 @ 5pm. The Early Convention & Visitors Bureau will be coordination event sponsors for each event.

The sponsorships will be used for costs to manage the event such as marketing and advertisement, logistical cost, helping organize volunteers, volunteer shirts, etc. The non-profits that are chosen will retain all profits from the event. Applications can be picked up the Early Visitor Center at 104 E. Industrial in Early.  For questions please call Denise Hudson 325-649-9300 or by email at dhudson@earlytx.net.

The 2017 Early Pioneer Days will be held at the Early City Park on the third weekend in September. Tickets for the concert will go on sale August 1st. This year’s festival will feature a softball and baseball tournament, as well as a carnival, 5K race, fireworks show, BBQ cook off, kids’ area, vendors, and a food court.

Denise Hudson with the Early Convention & Visitor’s Bureau announced Texas Country singer Wade Bowen will be the headliner for the 2017 Early Pioneer Days festival during a special VIP lunch held on April 7th. Performing during the concert will also be local favorites Boone Cook and The Remains and 10 Mile Crossing.