Heritage Syrup Festival Henderson- Many years ago, just as the East Texas Pineywoods would begin to shout with fall color families would gather at local syrup mills for a time of fellowship and trading, but most importantly, Ribbon Cane Syrup. A sweet East Texas tradition will continue this year at the Annual Heritage Syrup Festival the […]
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Nine Flags Christmas Festival Kicks Off First Weekend In December
Nacogdoches, Texas– The 18th annual Nine Flags Christmas Festival in Nacogdoches will be in full swing December 5-6 with an entire weekend of fun-filled holiday events. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of yuletide nostalgia at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village’s “An Old Fashioned Christmas” Friday, December 5th 5-9 p.m. The event will feature live theatrical performances of […]
East Texas Christmas Parades
East Texas Christmas Parades ETX- Every year MYETX compiles a list of Christmas parades in the region. This year we have a nice, long list from Texarkana to Galveston, of Christmas parades that are sure to add magic to your holiday season. KILGORE- December 1, at 6:30p.m., the Annual Kilgore Christmas Parade will proceed through […]
77th Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration to Kick Off this Weekend
Palestine, Texas – The Dogwood Trails Festival takes place Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Historic Downtown Palestine. This year’s theme is “Dogwoods Through the Decades.” Festival highlights include live music and entertainment, a parade, beer garden, arts & crafts, Kids Zone and much more. The Dogwood Trails Festival kicks off the three week-ends, the last […]
Grapeland Gathers For Goobers
Grapeland Gathers For Goobers History of the Peanut Festival / 2011 Event Schedule By Dana Goolsby Grapeland-Texas Festivals are a dime a dozen, as Texans seemingly find reasons to celebrate. Festivals in the state are held in the name of flowers of all kinds, practically any kind of fruit you can think of, rattle snakes, chiggers, […]
78th Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration
Palestine, Texas – The 78th 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 scheduled each weekend to […]
68th Annual Peanut Festival
68th Annual Peanut Festival Grapeland- The Queen City of the Sand Flats is preparing to host the 68th Annual Peanut Festival. Known for its elaborate floats and carnival atmosphere, the Grapeland Chamber of Commerce will hold its 68th Annual Peanut Festival, themed “The Great Outdoors.” This year’s goober festival is slated for October 10-12, 2013. Thursday, October […]
2015 Marshall Lion’s Club Wonderland of Lights Parade This Saturday
Marshall, Texas- The City of Marshall and the Marshall Downtown Development Corporation are gearing up for the 29th annual Wonderland of Lights parade sponsored by East Texas Baptist University. Historic downtown Marshall will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland. The parade always takes center stage during the Wonderland of Lights Festival. This year’s event is slated for […]