Fifty Plus Zone members enjoy the Friday nightlife

Naomi Skinner, Wichita Falls Times Record News
·1 min read

Members of the City of Wichita Falls 50 Plus Zone kick up their feet and scoot their boots at Friday night dances with a live band.

The stage inside the 50 Plus Zone Ballroom in Wichita Falls where a band will entertain dancers Aug. 16.
The stage inside the 50 Plus Zone Ballroom in Wichita Falls where a band will entertain dancers Aug. 16.

The 50 Plus Zone Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Wichita Falls Public Library in downtown.

Beginning back in January of 2008, the zone started hosting one of four different bands each week: Rusty Nail Band, Pony Express, Kickin' Country and Ole Troubadours. The Friday night live band dances last from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Guests show up for the Friday Night Dance with Kickin' Kuntry at the 50 Plus Zone Ballroom in Wichita Falls on Aug. 16.
Guests show up for the Friday Night Dance with Kickin' Kuntry at the 50 Plus Zone Ballroom in Wichita Falls on Aug. 16.

The performances typically see anywhere from 90 to 100 people every week, including zone members and the general public.

Members pay for a $7 ticket, and general admission is $12. No children are allowed at these events.

Dancers move to the music at the Wichita Falls 50 Plus Zone during a recent Friday night. The Zone has dances with live bands on Friday evenings.
Dancers move to the music at the Wichita Falls 50 Plus Zone during a recent Friday night. The Zone has dances with live bands on Friday evenings.

Each Friday night event sees complimentary snacks, soft drinks, iced tea and coffee — no alcohol.

Guests enjoy camaraderie during the Friday Night Dance with Kickin' Kuntry at the 50 Plus Zone Ballroom in Wichita Falls on Aug. 16.
Guests enjoy camaraderie during the Friday Night Dance with Kickin' Kuntry at the 50 Plus Zone Ballroom in Wichita Falls on Aug. 16.

Courtesy food and desserts are served as well, each time from a different host. Hospice of Wichita Falls provided free ice cream sundaes on Aug. 16 while Kickin' Country provided the music.

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This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Fifty Plus Zone Ballroom hosts country bands on Friday nights

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