Palestine, Texas- In honor of the 100 years of Palestine and Texas History at The Redlands, a centennial celebration will be hosted in conjunction with the 77th Annual Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration, March 19 – 22, 2015. Located in the center of downtown Palestine, The Redlands has been an iconic building for 100 years. In […]
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Possums Walked Through the Queen City of the Sand Flats 100 Years Ago
Possums Walked Through the Queen City of the Sand Flats 100 Years Ago By Dana Goolsby Photo By Dana Henry Grapeland- Almost 100 years ago, thousands of people poured into the little town of Grapeland on morning trains from points along the International and Great Northern and from the surrounding countryside to witness marsupials marching down the […]
Christmas Holiday Festival Begins Soon in Marshall, Texas
Christmas Holiday Festival Begins Soon in Marshall, Texas MARSHALL- Magical holiday memories will be created each night as Christmas delights and the spirit of family is center stage during the 27th Annual Wonderland of Lights Festival beginning November 27 in historic downtown Marshall, Texas. Festival goers will enjoy millions of Christmas lights and more than […]
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The Great Texas Ballon Race- A 32-Year-Old East Texas Tradition
Courtesy Photo The Great Texas Balloon Race – July 30th through August 1st will bring the return of the Great Texas Balloon Race (GTBR) to the East Texas Regional Airport and marks 32 years of hot–air balloon racing in Longview. Packed with events from dawn to dusk, the GTBR is a weekend festival with something for […]
First Annual El Camino Real Festival
Alto, Texas- This past Saturday, the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site launched it’s first El Camino Real Festival complete with re-enactors, pioneer camps, guided hiking and plant identification tours, and demonstrations to celebrate the site’s museum re-dedication and highlight a section of the original El Camino Real which runs through the site. Caddo Mounds State […]
Texas Watermelon Festival
Photo by Noah Reams Naples- There were plenty of watermelons in Naples over the weekend. The Texas Watermelon Festival is held annually on the last weekend in July. The event draws people from far and wide. The Watermelon Festival has one of the major parades in North East Texas, many craft booths, special entertainment, a street […]
Early-Bird Tickets for Big Nac Music Festival On Sale Now
Nacogdoches, Texas – Texas Music Magazine is pleased to announce the inaugural Big Nac Music Festival March 5-8, 2015. Early-bird tickets are on sale now at bignac.com. The Big Nac Music Festival will showcase over 40 of the best up and coming Texas’ bands across multiple genres, including country, rock, blues, Tejano, indie and bluegrass. […]
Wassail Fest Brewing Up As Part of the Nine Flags Christmas Festival
Wassail Fest Brewing Up As Part of the Nine Flags Christmas Festival NACOGDOCHES – Downtown merchants will once again be competing for bragging rights for the best holiday brew during Wassail Fest, one of the highlights of the 17th annual Nine Flags Christmas Festival sponsored by Citizens 1st Bank. The event is scheduled from 11 […]
Christmas in Palestine; Family-Friendly Fun to Brighten the Holiday Season
Palestine, Texas – A train ride is just the beginning of holiday traditions in Palestine. Christmas in Palestine will offer plenty of family-friendly fun this holiday season.Special events planned now through Dec. 30, 2014 make this Christmas an ideal time to visit the City of Palestine. The season is filled with family activities, events and […]
2nd Annual El Camino Real de los Tejas Festival at Caddo Mounds
Alto, Texas- The second Annual El Camino Real de los Tejas Festival will kick off at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site on Saturday, October 17. Travel back in time on the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas this fall and enjoy food, fun, pioneer skills, presentations, crafts, music, a Caddo bow demonstration, nature and archeology hikes. […]
Texas State Forest Festival Recognized in Over 30 Categories
Lufkin Texas- After another successful Texas State Forest Festival, the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce brought home 31 different awards from the Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA). The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce won the Zenith award; which is presented to the best 2014 festival in the state in each budget category. The Chamber was […]
Holiday Shopping in Historic Downtown Marshall
Marshall, Texas- A new event will make its debut this weekend on Saturday, December 10th in conjunction with the Wonderland of Cars car show, the Outdoor Christmas Market. The Outdoor Christmas Market is slated from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature vendors from around the Ark-La-Tex region selling homemade Christmas and holiday crafts, […]
Caddo Culture Day
Alto, Texas- Caddo Mounds State Historic Site invites the public to participate in their Caddo Culture Day event. Experience Caddo history and culture through a variety of activities, including performances of Caddo Indian music and dance. Try your hand at making stone tools and throwing the atlatl. Enjoy Indian tacos, guided tours, American Indian exhibits, […]
Palestine Fall Festival & Parade
Palestine Fall Festival & Parade Palestine- Join the citizens of Palestine this weekend for their annual Fall Festival in historic Downtown Palestine! Fall in love with Palestine this weekend, a charming East Texas city and the furthest westward extension of the last of the Deep South! In addition to the Fall Festival celebration, take in the […]
Follow the Dogwoods to Palestine: The 76th Annual Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration
Follow the Dogwoods to Palestine: The 76th Annual Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration PALESTINE – The 76th Annual Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration in Palestine, Texas takes place the last two weekends in March and first weekend in April. Since 1938, locals and visitors alike have been enjoying the delicate white blooms of the Cornus florida, commonly known as the flowering dogwood. Activities are […]
Town Creek Music Festival
Town Creek Music Festival Huntsville – The City of Huntsville Tourism Department is excited to host the 2nd Annual Town Creek Music Festival! The Town Creek Music Festival is a special musical event that features several genres of music including gospel, jazz, blues and Texas country and also includes local Huntsville artists. The festival will […]
28th Annual Tomato Festival
28th Annual Tomato Festival JACKSONVILLE- It’s about to be “tomato time” in Jacksonville! This year the City of Jacksonville will celebrate the 28th Annual Tomato Festival this June. Jacksonville has been producing tomatoes for the commercial market in the State of Texas for over a century, since 1897. Tomatoes became the primary crop until the 1950s. During […]
Nacogdoches to Ring In Holidays with 17th Annual Nine Flags Festival
Nacogdoches to ring in holidays with 17th Annual Nine Flags Festival NACOGDOCHES – Historic downtown Nacogdoches will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the upcoming 2013 Nine Flags Christmas Festival with more than 3 million holiday lights, a sparkling fireworks display and the largest lighted Christmas parade in East Texas. The 17th annual celebration […]
Polka Polka Polka!
Polka Polka Polka! Crockett, Texas—It’s that time again….polka polka polka!! The Piney Woods PolkaFest! with Brave Combo is this Saturday, September 13, at the Houston County airport. Visit the oldest county in Texas this weekend for authentic German food & drink and dance to America’s favorite polka band, Brave Combo!! Presented by the Piney Woods Fine […]
Music Festival A Big Hit In Marshall, Texas
Music Festival A Big Hit In Marshall, Texas MARSHALL- The Marshall Music Festival is off to an exciting start with a tremendous visitor turnout and a lively inviting musical atmosphere. A good old-fashioned church hymn singing, a rousing outdoor boogie woogie concert and other outstanding performances have led the start of this music festival unlike […]
Old-Fashioned Sweet Tooth Sugarcane Festival
Old-Fashioned Sweet Tooth Sugarcane Festival NACOGDOCHES- The City of Nacogdoches is hosting its annual Old-Fashioned Sweet Tooth Sugarcane Festival on January 11th from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens. This historic house is home to a sugar cane field, which is harvested by the Historic Sites staff for the festival. Using an […]
Let the Good Times Roll In Palestine!
Let the Good Times Roll In Palestine! Palestine — Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler in Historic Downtown Palestine! This Saturday, Feb.11, at 5:00 p.m. the 2nd Annual Main Street and Mardi Gras Parade will begin its procession in the Palestine Main Street District. This year’s parade is set to offer more for with new floats, live music […]
32nd Annual State Forest Festival
LUFKIN, TEXAS- Ride the giant Ferris wheel, watch lumberjacks logroll, or get in line to taste some of the best hush puppies ever made in the Deep South at the Texas State Forest Festival in Lufkin, Sept. 21-25, at the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center. The Angelina County Chamber of Commerce began the Texas State […]