Palo Duro Canyon State Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary
June 5, 2009 by Grace Sydney
Filed under Festivals: 07 July, News and Festivals
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 233rd year of independence this 4th of July weekend, one of America’s most beloved landmarks will also mark a milestone. Deemed the “Grand Canyon of Texas, ” the Panhandle paradise of Palo Duro Canyon State Park is commemorating its 75th anniversary with free admission and an array of activities.
A profusion of pyrotechnics over the Pioneer Amphitheater will dot the sky red, white and blue on July 4th after a musical salute to the Lone Star state, “Texas.” The same stage will rock with guitar riffs when Boz Scaggs performs on July 5th.
If you’ve got a hankering for some down home food, Amarillo eatery The Big Texan will serve up samples of their cuisine before both the musical extravaganza and the concert. The steak dinner costs $16.95 for adults and $12.70 for each child. Tickets to “Texas” are available, ranging from $9.95 to $29.95, while tickets for dinner and the Boz Scaggs concert run from $50 to $100. Although not required, it is recommended that attendees buy their tickets in advance.
When: July 4 – 5, 2009
For more information:
• visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/parks
For tickets:
• visit www.texas-show.com
Post card photo from the Texastripper collection
