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Jump to navigationThe 2026 Vidor, Texas Checkers Celebration
The 2025 Vidor Checker Festival was one of the biggest events in the history of the game, and Watson Franks and his crew is out to top that in 2026. The lineup, as shown in the poster above, is nothing short of amazing; and the Celebration will fittingly encompass America's 250th birthday.
Don't miss out. Be a part of checker history in the making. Go to Vidor. Meet up with world class players (or maybe you are one yourself!). Compete for big prizes. Swap stories. Enjoy great food and hospitality. And be sure to shake hands with Watson and the team and give them a kind word of thanks!
For more info, contact watpics@aol.com.
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