🎇 Lights Over Lake Bonham – 48th Annual 4th of July Fireworks

Fall in love with the stars—both celestial and man-made—at Bonham’s longest-running Independence Day tradition. This year on Friday, July 4, the fireworks display lights up Lake Bonham at 7506 Lake Bonham Drive, beginning at dusk and lasting about 20 minutes. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, and your star-spangled spirit. Rain date: Sunday, July 5 

https://www.cityofbonham.org/169/Visitor-Center

https://texashighways.com/events/results/?city=BONHAM

🚓 “Cram the Cruiser” Food Drive – July 1–31

The community unites this July to support Fannin County’s Food Bank! Drop off non-perishable food at designated collection points to help combat food insecurity. This month-long campaign runs July 1 through 31 .

🧵 2025 Bonham Quilt Hop – July 25–26

Calling all craft lovers! The Quilt Hop returns on July 25–26 at the Visitor Center (327 N Main St). From beginner workshops to vendor booths and stunning quilt displays, it’s a patchwork paradise for makers and admirers alike 

https://www.cityofbonham.org/169/Visitor-Center

https://texashighways.com/events/results/?city=BONHAM

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☕ Coffee with a Ranger – July 5

Kicking off the weekend, Bonham State Park hosts “Coffee with a Ranger” at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 5. Bring your curiosity, favorite mug, and a hunger for nature talk as park rangers share insights on the park's ecosystem, trails, and history 

https://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_140335.shtml

🌳 Year-Round Attractions & Hidden Gems

Bonham State Park (261 acres) boasts a 65-acre lake, mountain biking trails (11 mi), camping, boating, fishing, and picnicking—built in the 1930s by the CCC 

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Sam Rayburn House Museum & Sam Rayburn Library: Explore the home, library, and museum honoring Fannin County native and long-serving U.S. House Speaker Sam Rayburn. The house, built in 1916, offers a rare glimpse into American political history 

Fannin County Courthouse: An 1889 limestone beauty, restored recently to its original Second Empire style with a mansard roof and clock tower