Ranger James is back again!
The Burton Heritage Society hosts the fifteenth annual Texas Ranger Day in historic Burton, Texas at the Burton Railroad Depot, 507 N Railroad Street, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from noon to 4pm. Celebrate Burton’s history with an afternoon of activities including tasty food at the Annie Maud Avis Memorial Chili and Bean cook-off, demonstrations by the Legends of the Texas Rangers and McNelly's Rangers, the Lil Miss & Mr Ranger Contest, folklife demonstrations including blacksmithing kids activities, mule driven buggy rides, and tours of the historic Railroad Depot and the Burton Farmers Cotton Warehouse. Back this year - a gun raffle to win a classic gun. Also enjoy dj music thanks to the Kountry Chick and new this year we welcome Celtaire String Band. Proceeds will benefit projects by the Burton Heritage Society to preserve local history. Admission is free, food tickets at $15/adults, $10 for kids ages 6-10. For more info visit www.burtonheritagesociety.org.