The Veranda Inn

04/05/2026

Easter blessings from our family to yours!

03/10/2026

01/30/2026

Time to book your rooms!

🎉 16TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS – NOCONA STYLE 2026 🎉

💜💛💚 IT’S BACK — BIGGER, LOUDER & MORE NOCONA THAN EVER! 💚💛💜

The 16th Annual Mardi Gras – Nocona Style 2026 is rolling into town with days of food, fun, parades, music, costumes, and small-town celebration done BIG!

📅 February 7–17, 2026
📍 Events happening all across Nocona, Texas

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🎭 FULL EVENT SCHEDULE 🎭

🟣 SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 7
🕕 6:00 PM – Mardi Gras Ball
🎟 Tickets SOLD OUT!

🟣 TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 10
🛍 Mardi Gras Stroll – Nocona Style
Shop your favorite stores for Mardi Gras specials
📍 Participating locations

🟣 WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 11
🍺 5:00–7:00 PM – Nocona Beer & Brewery Costume Contest
🏆 Compete for prizes!

🟣 THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 12 (Justin Building)
🍲 5:00–7:00 PM – Gumbo Dinner & Music Bingo
• Gumbo: $15 adults | $10 kids
🎶 7:00–8:00 PM – Music Bingo ($5, cash prizes!)

🟣 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 13
🚜 4:30 PM – ATV Parade Lineup (VFW)
🎭 5:00 PM – ATV Parade on Clay Street
🍤 5:30 PM – Cajun Boil at Justin Building (Until sold out – $25)
🎶 7:00 PM – Cadillac Jack Trio at Nocona Beer & Brewery

🟣 SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 14
🥞 8:00 AM – Pancake Breakfast benefiting Lucky Paws (VFW)

🏃 10:00 AM – 5K Fun Run (Justin Building)

👢 11:00 AM – Kids Court / (Justin Building) crafting masks-face painting-preparation help for parading-hotdogs
Sponsored by Fenoglio Boots (parents encouraged to come join the fun with your kiddos)! Details please pm Michelle Fenoglio-Toerck or text 940-867-9595.

🛍 12:00 PM – Sip & Shop on Clay Street stop In local businesses all day to support those working hard all year to make our sweet little town function! Dont forget our Highway 82 businesses! The entire town will be alive with the Mardi Gras spirit!

🐾 1:00 PM – Pet Costume Contest (Mary Beckman Davis Park)

🎈 1:00 PM – Kids Parade on Clay Street
Sponsored by Fenoglio Boots

🐕 2:00 PM – Pet Parade (Mary Beckman Davis Park)

🎉 3:00 PM – BIG PARADE 🎉

🐟 4:00 PM – Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (Justin Building)

🎶 7:00 PM – Ryan Ready at Nocona Beer & Brewery
🎶 7:00 PM – Live Entertainment at The “V”

🟣 TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 17 – FAT TUESDAY
🍕 5:30 PM – Fat Tuesday Benefit Dinner
📍 Red River Pizzeria
Benefitting Meals on Wheels
• Free pizza, gumbo, dirty rice & bread

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🎊 From kids’ parades and pets to balls, gumbo, live music, and late-night fun, this is more than an event — it’s a Nocona tradition.

👉 Grab your beads, gather your people, and celebrate with us!
📲 Full details & updates: nocona.org/events

💜💛💚 Laissez les bons temps rouler — Nocona style! 💚💛💚

11/25/2025

🎄✨ Small Town Christmas Cider Fest is BACK! ✨🎄

Saturday, December 6th • Festivities begin at 2:00 PM

Get ready for one of Nocona’s most magical traditions! Join us downtown for a day full of holiday cheer, family fun, and festive surprises:

🎅 Christmas Parade kicking off the event and bringing in Santa himself!
— Anyone can participate in the parade! Entry information and forms are available on our website.
📸 FREE Photos with Santa
🍬 Kids’ Gingerbread House Competition
— Drop off completed houses at the Justin Building from 1:00–1:45 PM (full details on our website)
🍪 Cookie Decorating
🚂 Trackless Train Rides
🎈 Bounce Slide
🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony
🍎 Fan-Favorite Cider Competition RETURNS!

This is one holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

For full event details, visit our website or check out the Nocona Small Town Christmas page.

🌟 https://www.nocona.org/events/christmas-in-nocona.html

10/07/2025

Housekeeping Position Available. To apply, please call: 940-825-5111

07/07/2025

We are hiring: Housekeeping
To apply: call- 940-825-5111

07/06/2025

Praying for peace and comfort for all impacted by this unprecedented flooding! May we stand together in solidarity and faith 😔

04/15/2025

Front desk attendant
Hourly pay only discussed with Interviewees.
To apply please call (940) 825-5111 to Inquire and schedule an interview.

02/21/2025

🎭✨ Sneak Peek! ✨🎭

The Mardi Gras Ball is just 48 hours away, and here’s a little preview of what’s in store! 💜💚💛 Our team is working hard to make this a night to remember, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you this Saturday!

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05/28/2024

Full-time housekeeping position available. Schedule an interview by calling 940-825-5111 or visiting our location.