JANUARY 28, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Valley Star AWARDS SHOW F E B 1 1 2 0 2 6 15th Annual Brought to you by ADVANCE TICKETS $15 February 11 • 1 - 4 PM; Lunch Available 12 - 1 PM Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83 - Mission Advance Tickets Available At: Winter Texan Times 1217 N Conway, Mission 956.580.7800 M-F, 9a-12p, 1p-5p Mission Bell Resort Activities Office 1711 E Bus 83, Mission 956.585.4833 M-F, 9a-12p Bringing You Six Great WintertainersTM Jamie Layton Julia Lane Cooper Buck Hollow Vinyl Spin Paul Mayham Comedy Anthony Hernandez Illusions Tickets Available Online At: ww.WinterTexanTimes.com/VSA-Tickets EVENTS CALENDAR Now-February 2 – Pickleball on Padre will be held with a tournament and open play. There will be beginner lessons, fun games, Selkirk demos, vendors, giveaways and entertainment. The event will be held at the SPI Convention Center and Isla Grand Resort. For more information visit rgvpickleball.org or call (413) 896-0756. Now-February 27 – Mission Historical Museum will have a quilt exhibit featuring works by talented local quilters offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate quilting as both an art form and a cultural expression. The exhibit will be open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. as well as every second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MHM is located at 200 E. Tom Landry. Call (956) 5808646 for more information. January 28-29 – Mission Historical Museum will host a special screening of She Came to the Valley at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. Ticket purchase includes a copy of the book. To reserve tickets in advance, visit the museum at 900 Doherty Ave., or call (956) 5808646. January 29 – Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to explore the hidden world of one of South Texas’ most fascinating and threatened species, the Texas Tortoise, from 6 to 7 p.m. January 30-31 – Texas Citrus Fiesta will be hosting their Fun Fair, a free, two-day event filled with excitement for all ages at the Bentsen Palm Community Park, 1801 S. Inspiration Rd. There will be rides, games, entertainment and more fun. It’s free admission for the entire community. January 30 – Get ready for an unforgettable night of flavor and friendly competition. The Citrus Sip-Off is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at Alyssa’s Acres, 1711 E. Mile 2 Rd., in Mission. Event will feature the 2025 winning cocktail “Not a Paloma.” Tickets are $100 per person to sample citrus-inspired cocktails, delicious food, and vote for your favorite. Visit missionchamber.com or call (956) 585-2727. January 30 – The 9th Annual Children’s Haven Benefit Concert will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. with a free gospel concert, with a love offering, at the Friesen Building at the Rio Grande Bible College. Entertainers will be Ambassadors of Grace and Dale & Gayle. January 30 – Harlingen Art Night will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. in Downtown Harlingen and A Street. It is held the last Friday of each month. Check out their Facebook for links to their call for artists signups. January 31 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com. January 31 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. January 31 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. January 31 – Learn how to document plants and wildlife while searching for clues and discoveries along the trail with iNaturalist at the National Butterfly Center from 9 to 11 a.m. National Butterfly Center is located at 3333 Butterfly Park Dr. in Mission. January 31 – The Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade will be held starting at noon. It will run down Conway Ave. from 495 to downtown Mission. January 31 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Fishing for Beginners from 1-4 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. January 31 – Liverpool Legends will perform at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets start
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