April-June Renaissance Fair, 16th century village. Attracts 35,000 visitors annually. This is the original and largest of the rattlesnake roundups. 15,000 pounds of rattlesnake and plenty of other activities. Held in March with a 3,000 pound harvest.
Bluebirds mate for life.
September Home of more alligators than people. Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show Ft. The first rodeo ever held was in Pecos, Texas in 1883. The second Rodeo was held in Canadian, Texas in 1888. The Mesquite Rodeo is today's best pro rodeo.