The 149th annual Saints Roost Celebration in Clarendon will be held July 2, 3, and 4, 2026, and the complete line-up for this year’s celebration is as follows:
Thursday, July 2 – The annual Depression Lunch benefiting the Downtown Ministry Center will be held at 11 a.m. on July 2, but the event will be held at the Lions Hall.
The Coffee Memorial’s Bloodmobile will be in Clarendon for a blood drive July 2. Donations are always needed and appreciated.
The COEA Junior Rodeo will close out the first day of the celebration activities Thursday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. with a dance to follow the rodeo.
Friday, July 3 – The Clarendon Lions Club will hold a Bag Bingo at the Lions Hall July 3. Bingo starts at 11 a.m. and is $40 per person. The bag bingo features several great prizes including designer purses, coolers, gift baskets, and more. Seating is limited so tickets should be purchased as early as possible by calling or texting 806-662-4689. Bingo registration is also available online here: https://forms.gle/hmNbdZL14KDLFEHU9
The first night of the COEA Ranch Rodeo will follow that evening at 7:30 p.m. with live music and dancing on the Slab afterward.
Saturday, July 4 – The big day will begin July 4 with the Arts & Craft Fair on the square at 9 a.m. sponsored by the Donley County 4H. Booths must be reserved through the Donley County 4H by calling 806-874-2141.
The Les Beaux Arts Club will host a Quilt Show at the Methodist Church and the Cowboy Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The theme for this year’s parades is “Stars & Stripes Forever” to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The Chamber of Commerce’s Liberty Electric Kids’ Bicycle & Tricycle Parade will begin at 9 a.m. The Kids’ Parade will line up and register at 8:30 at Third and Sully. Pre-registration by July 1 at 5:00 p.m. is required to win the kid parade prizes. Entry forms are available at the Visitor Center and are online.
Line up for the Herring Bank Parade begins at 9 a.m. at Prospect Park with the parade taking off at 10:00. The Herring Bank Parade features $850 in cash prizes with $250 available for the best float, $150 for the best car or truck entry, $150 for the best animal or riding unit, $150 for the best tractor or farm equipment entry, and $150 for the best “other” entry. Only entries registered by 5:00 p.m. on July 1 are eligible to win the prize money.
Following the parade, the Al Morrah Shine Club Barbecue will again be held on the square. Tickets are $20 per person and support the Shriners’ work to help crippled and burned children. Tickets will be available on the square or in advance at the Visitor Center and the Enterprise.
The Clarendon Country Club July Fourth Golf Tournament is also scheduled, and more details are available at 806-874-2166.
The Henson’s Turtle Race will take place at 1:30 p.m., and the Ranch Rodeo will close out the celebration at the COEA Arena Saturday night beginning at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Logan Ellis & The Fever Dream on the Slab afterwards.
For more information and schedule updates, contact the Visitor Center at 806-874-2421 or visit ClarendonTX.com.
