The Art Center changes its exhibitions monthly, while the D’Town BBQ Cook-Off and Candy Cane Lane take place annually. This difference in timing is a useful starting point for planning your trip: if you’re visiting for a scheduled event, plan around the event calendar; exhibitions change monthly. Live performances and outdoor activities round out the options.
Art, Live Performances and Events
The Art Center features rotating monthly exhibitions by local artists. So what you’ll find on display also depends on the month of your trip. If you’re interested in a particular exhibition theme, check in advance what will be on view at your preferred time.
The Evelyn Theatre currently includes live bands, musicians and other live events in its calendar. For a particular evening, it’s a good idea to check the event calendar, as availability may change. Following extensive renovations, the theater reopened in December 2017, with updated seating and sound equipment.
At the annual Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce D’Town BBQ Cook-Off, 35 to 40 BBQ teams compete at McDade Park. If you’re traveling for the competition, check the date and current participation details in advance, as they may change.
Candy Cane Lane takes place annually in Dumas’s historic downtown at Courthouse Square. The program includes local vendors, food and drinks, arts and crafts, live entertainment and train rides for children. Its varied event program is quite different from the focus of the BBQ team competition. Because the event is seasonal and individual activities may change, check the current dates and activities before your visit.
Outdoor Recreation
Dumas’s municipal park system offers well-maintained areas for tennis and swimming, as well as cycling and jogging. If a particular facility is important for your visit, check the latest information in advance, as facility details may change.
Dumas Aquatic Park has umbrellas, water slides and a splash park. It operates seasonally, so check its operating hours and the current status of its facilities before your trip.
Dumas Family Fun Center offers bowling and glow-in-the-dark miniature golf. If you’re planning either activity, check before your trip whether the center will be open at your preferred time.
At Pheasant Trails Golf Course, the course designs vary between the two nine-hole loops: the front nine are designed in the Scottish links style, while the back nine are in the West Texas style. If you’d like to play there, check available tee times for your travel day.
In the area around Dumas, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting and camping. The area adds a distinct nature-focused option to the city’s recreational offerings.
Getting There and Finding a Hotel
Dumas is located on the four-lane US Highways 287 and 87, about 45 minutes north of Interstate 40. Actual driving time depends on traffic and road conditions. Check the latest information before finalizing your plans.
For the broader travel overview: Moore.
