The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show takes place every fall at the Amarillo Civic Center and features over 450 companies showcasing the latest agricultural equipment and the newest information through special presentations, workshops and seminars. Nearly 30,000 attendees from the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles attend the show, along with visitors from New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas. Everyone from farmers to ranch workers to businessmen who deal with farming and everything that goes with it, make it a point to be in Amarillo for this show.
Come and be totally inspired by the performance excellence and sounds of the Amarillo Symphony which has been making music in the Texas Panhandle since 1924 and is still delighting fans of all ages and backgrounds. With an impressive array of no less than 85 first-class musicians, the Symphony continues to shine forth with a passion and joy for music in each and every concert. Make sure to attend the Greater Southwest Music Festival held annually in Amarillo, Texas for regional performers.
In Texas everything is bigger, right? That holds true for museums, too, as the Amarillo Museum of Art stands as one of the largest facilities in the United States. With various collections both permanent and traveling, the museum celebrates the creation of art as well as invites it, as it offers classes in various mediums for both children and adults. The staff and supporters work hard to ensure that the venue's mission of providing quality visual arts programming to the residents of the Texas Panhandle is a continuous and successful one. If you appreciate art, this is an attraction you can't miss.