Fall/Winter 2016-2017

T E X A S F OR E S T T R A IL R E GION
ROAD TRIPS
Things to
do & see in
East Texas
2016/2017 FALL & WINTER EDITION
W W W.T E X A S F O R E S T T R A I L . C O M
BEAUMONT
Oct 8:
Dogtoberfest 2016
765 Pearl Street
beaumontcvb.com
409-838-2202
Attention big barkers and little
yappers: Bring your leash and your
family to Dogtoberfest for a FurrFilled day of Paws-it-tively fabulous
events for all ages.
BEAUMONT
Jan 7: 116th Drillers Reunion
Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum
spindletop.org • 409.880.1750
Feb 16-19:
Boomtown Film &
Music Festival
Join us to celebrate the 116th Anniversary of the Lucas Gusher. There will be fun
for everybody - Re-enactments, demonstrations, games, music, crafts, food
and more! Celebrate one of Texas’ biggest feats of innovation and ingenuity!
Downtown Beaumont
boomtownfestival.com
409-422-9030
At the Boomtown Film & Music
Festival, music and film lovers
alike come together to hear
cutting-edge bands, see fiercely
independent films, enjoy panel
discussions and mingle with likeminded enthusiasts.
CENTER
Mar 30 - Apr 9:
South Texas State Fair
Ford Park Event Center
ymbl.org • 409-832-9991
The YMBL South Texas
State Fair is a long standing
Southeast Texas tradition.
Fairgrounds are filled to
capacity with vendors offering
funnel cakes, pork kabobs and
fried deliciousness on-a-stick.
Ride the rides, see the exhibits
and visit the livestock barns!
Oct 6, 7, 8: 40th Annual
East Texas Poultry Festival
Downtown Square • shelbycountychamber.com • 936-598-3682
Annual East Texas Poultry Festival saluting the poultry industry. Arts & Crafts,
3-day carnival, live entertainment, food vendors, photography show, quilt
show, Can-A-Rama, chicken clucking contest, poultry judging and auction
Dec 3: Santa’s
Christmas Parade
Downtown Center Square
shelbycountychamber.com
936-598-3682
Santa’s Christmas Parade has lighted
holiday floats, special Grand Marshal,
Marching bands and Santa Claus.
CADDO MOUNDS - ALTO
Oct 22:
El Camino Real de los
Tejas Festival
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
thc.state.tx.us • 936-858-3218
Travel back in time on the historic El
Camino Real! Enjoy food, fun, folk life
demonstrations, music, guided hikes,
archaeology month activities, and more.
CLARKSVILLE
CONROE
Oct 1: The Conroe, TX CBR Bull Mania
Oct 1: 37th
Annual Red
River County
Historical
Society Fall
Bazaar & 11th
Annual Rotary
Duck Race
Courthouse Grounds • redrivercoc.com • (903) 427-2645
Enjoy art and craft booths, children’s corner and food venders at the Fall
Bazaar, a duck race down Delaware Creek, and live music throughout the day.
CROCKETT
Nov 19: Christmas in Crockett
Downtown Crockett • crockettareachamber.org • 936-544-2359
On Saturday, Nov 19, from 10am until 5pm, the Crockett Area Chamber of
Commerce will host the 35th Annual
Christmas in Crockett. Over 200 art,
crafts, and food vendors will showcase
their holiday wares.
Since 1983. 200 Arts and crafts
booths, food and live entertainment
celebrating the season and the arrival
of Santa.
Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
PlayInConroe.com • 936-522-3500
The Road to Cheyenne winds its way through Conroe for the 3rd Annual
Conroe, TX CBR Bull Mania Championship Bull Riding competition. World class
bulls and bull riders take center stage in this battle royale.
Oct 14-16: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Historic Downtown Conroe
conroecajuncatfishfestival.com • 936-522-3500
The streets of downtown Conroe come alive with three days of continuous live
music on three stages as the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival returns for its 27th
year. Special headliner this year is renowned Texas Country artist, Pat Green.
Nov 13-21:
The Academy Sports +
Outdoors B.A.S.S.
Nation Championship
by Magellan Outdoors
Lake Conroe • PlayInConroe.com
936-522-3500
Championship bass fishing
returns to the blue waters
of beautiful 22,000-acre
Lake Conroe. Anglers from
across the region converge
to see who will walk away
with the title and the
biggest fish tale.
HUGHES SPRINGS
Oct 7 & 8: Northeast Texas Treasure Trails
Community Wide • hughesspringstxusa.com • 903-639-7519
Multi City-wide Garage Sales, spanning 7 cities and 4 counties. Contact the
Chamber of Commerce for maps in the Hughes Springs area.
HUNTSVILLE
Sept 17-18: Huntsville Antique Show
Walker County Fair Grounds
huntsvilleantiqueshow.com • 936-295-4162
Over 65 quality dealers from across the United States offering a wide array of
antiques to suit every budget and taste.
Sept 25: Texas 10 Series Race
SHSU Bowers Stadium
texas10series.com/races/about-huntsville • 936-588-9966
the Legacy Event Center
hughesspringstxusa.com
903-639-7519 or 903-639-1095
Nov 21:Holiday on
First Street-Cork & Fork
Vendors and local businesses gather in one
location to help you get a jump on Holiday
shopping, while you experience the variety
of wines offered from regional vineyards.
Dec 11: The Foto Sisters
String & Vocal Trio
Join us in a delightful Christmas Concert
featuring The Foto Sisters String & Vocal
Trio. Contact Hughes Springs City Hall at
903-639-7519, or The Legacy Event Center
at 903-639-1095, for ticket availability.
The 10 Mile race is set around Sam Houston State University and will challenge
runners. It will be a two loop 5 mile course and pass such landmarks as the
“Prison Cemetery” and “Bearkat Stadium.”
Oct 1: Fair on the Square
Historic Downtown Square
chamber.huntsville.tx.us • 936-295-8113
42nd Annual Fair on the Square! Bring the whole family and shop, eat and
have fun. Many unique items including hand crafted items, jewelry, apparel
and many more treasures.
GLADEWATER
JEFFERSON
Sept 17 & 18: 43rd Annual
Arts & Crafts Festival
Dec 1-3, & 8-10:
Candlelight
Tour of Homes
gladewaterartsandcrafts.com
One of the oldest fall festivals in East Texas with
artisan goods, woodcrafts, hand-carved items,
ceramics, dolls, needlework and handmade
jewelry. Homemade pastries and other goodies
will also be available. Antique dealers will have
items on display in malls and individual shops.
Don’t miss the Lee Library book sale.
JeffersonCandlelight.com
903-665-7064
Visit historic Jefferson, Texas
this holiday season. Experience
the warmth of an old-fashioned
Christmas and see lavishly
decorated Victorian homes.
34th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes:
Oct 1: 13th Annual
Gladewater Black Rodeo
The Beard House, 212 North Vale
Atkins-Castleman Home , 407 East Walker
The Dotson Home Place, 304 North Walnut
First Baptist Church Historic Parsonage, 523 North Polk
Gladewater arena
realcowboyassociation.com 903-753-3165
Jan 27 - 29:
Quilts on the Bayou
For 13 years, the “Baddest Show on Dirt” has
lit up the Gladewater Rodeo Arena, featuring
the best stars of the Black Rodeo circuit.
The competition will include traditional
events, such as calf roping, bulldogging steer
wrestling, ladies barrel racing, bareback
riding, team roping and bull riding. Come out
and see some of the best rodeo anywhere. It’s
guaranteed fun for the entire family!
jeffersonquiltshow.com
903-935-2235 or 903-926-6695
The 17th annual “Quilts on the
Bayou” promises a dazzling array of
contemporary, vintage, and antique
quilts. Enjoy Workshops, Demonstrations,
Lectures, Special Exhibits, and a Merchant
Mall. Don’t miss out on the Raffle Quilt,
Door Prizes, and Cash Awards.
Nov 12 & Dec 6:
Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville”
Antique District • gladewatermainstreet.com • 903-845-5501
Kick-off the season in
the “Antique Capital of
East Texas.” With a warm
winter welcome to all East
Texas visitors on November
12 at the Holiday Open
House and December 6
for the Christmas Parade.
Stores open late, seasonal
entertainment, Texas style
hospitality. Think Antiques
for Christmas!
*PHOTO: Kathy White - Gladewater, TX
Feb 24 - 26: Mardi Gras Upriver
mardigrasupriver.com • 903-665-2672
All day attractions, live music, children’s carnival, arts and crafts
vendors and food vendors. Grand Parade 2pm on Saturday and
Children’s Parade on Sunday at 2pm.
KILGORE
Oct 1-2: AvalonFaire Oktoberfest
avalonfaire.com
903-985-0165
Break out your lederhosen and
head to Avalon-Faire in Kilgore
for their inaugural Oktoberfest.
The annual event will feature
entertainment, vendors, games,
contests, German food and
German and domestic beer.
Nov 3: East Texas
Oilmen’s Chili Cookoff
MAGNOLIA
Feb 25: Mardi Gras
on The Stroll
The Stroll, Magnolia, TX
cityofmagnolia.com
281.356.2266 Ext. 3
Mardi Gras on The Stroll and Cajun
Cook-Off. Join the Official Host City
of The Texas Renaissance Festival
in celebrating Mardi Gras on The
Stroll & Cajun Cook-Off. Live music,
artisans, vendors, rides, games,
drinks and food! Free admission
and parking.
Commerce Street Downtown
VisitKilgore.com • 903-984-5571
This event showcases oil/gas companies
from a 4-state region competing for
the title of the #1 Chili Team in the
Oilfield. Over 10,000 people join us
for the event featuring over 100 chili
teams, live entertainment and other
activities.
MOUNT
VERNON
Oct 21-22:
Mount Vernon
Food & Wine
Festival
Downtown Plaza • mtvernonfoodandwine.com • 903 537 4070
Nov 6-10: East Texas
Pipe Organ Festival
Various Locations
easttexaspipeorganfestival.com
903-987-0317
This cultural event features more than
a dozen concerts on various AeolianSkinner Pipe Organs found in East Texas
and Louisiana. The festival includes
recitals on instruments in Kilgore,
Longview & Shreveport, Louisiana;
exhibits and other private functions.
Enjoy a magical dinner at the Harvest on Main Friday night including a 5 course
meal with pairings catered by Los Pinos Vineyards. Saturday brings wine
tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, and culinary shopping on the
beautiful downtown plaza.
Dec 1-11: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Downtown Mount Vernon
facebook.com/santaclausmountvernon • 903 537 4070
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town! Come enjoy a new expanded holiday celebration
around the historic square. Featuring ice skating, Santa’s Village with vendors
and kids’ games, a lighted parade, tour of homes, chili cook off, pet parade,
and more!
NACOGDOCHES
Nov 4-6:
Vintage Market Days
“Woodland Romance”
Nacogdoches Expo & Civic Center
visitnacogdoches.org • 888-564-7351
An upscale vintage-inspired market
featuring original art, antiques, clothing,
jewelry, handmade treasures, home
decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable
yummies, seasonal plantings and more.
You don’t want to miss this 3-day event.
MOUNT PLEASANT
Oct 8: Everything Texas Ranch Run
Priefert Ranch
facebook.com/everythingtexasranchrun • 903-572-8567
Hit the trails on the legendary Priefert Ranch located in Mount Pleasant. 5K
and 15K trail races begin at 8am. Top male and female winners will receive
$100 prizes. 1K fun run begins at 9:30am. Registration is now open!
Oct 8: Everything Texas Uncorked Wine Festival
Camp Langston
facebook.com/uncorkedwinefestival • 903-572-8567
Sample the wines of Texas, enjoy delicious food from local chefs, shop from a
variety of regional artisans and enjoy live music all day. $5 entry for guests 21
and older. Guests receive a wine tote and sampling glass. 2-8pm .
Nov 11-30: Fall Foliage Trail
Citywide • visitnacogdoches.org • 888-564-7351
Deep East Texas is home to the most beautiful and scenic
fall foliage in Texas. The rolling hills and towering forests
set this region apart from any other. Trail maps are
available online and at the Visitor’s Center in downtown.
Nov 13-Dec 10:
Nine Flags Festival
Downtown
nineflagsfestival.com
888-564-7351
Nov 11-12: Deck the Halls
Mount Pleasant Civic Center
mtpleasanttx.com • 903-572-8567
Come experience the sights and sounds of the season at this holiday shopping
extravaganza! Shop from over 50 vendors, and find something for everyone
on your Christmas list! $5 entry at the door for adults. Discounts for seniors
and military.
Don’t miss events including: East
Texas Half Marathon, Wassail Fest,
Millard’s Crossing Old-Fashioned
Christmas, Jingle Bell Run 5K, Lighted
Parade & Fireworks, Tour of Homes,
‘Tis the Season Christmas Exhibit,
Holiday in the Pines shopping event
and more.
PALESTINE
Oct 22:
Hot Pepper Festival
Main Street District
visitpalestine.com
903-723-3014
Cool off at “The Hottest little Festival
in Texas.” Enjoy a Pepper Eating
Contest, Arts & Crafts, Unique Food
Vendors, Kid’s Zone, Beer Gardens
& Live Music all day and into the
evening featuring Jack Ingram.
NEDERLAND
Windmill and Acadian House Museums
1500 Boston Avenue • nederlandtx.com • 409-722-0279
Discover Dutch history in Southeast Texas. Visit two great museums in
one park! Located in historic downtown Nederland, Texas. Call for hours.
PORT ARTHUR
The Museum of
the Gulf Coast
museumofthegulfcoast.org
409-984-6446
Oct 8-Jan 14: “Wildlife”
Wildlife features the art of Albert Faggard
and Vickie McMillan, acclaimed wildlife
artists from Southeast Texas. A children’s art
contest will accompany the exhibit. Prizes
awarded October 8th.
Feb 4-Apr 29: “Electricity”
A shocking exhibition on loan from the
Franklin Institute. Composed of 16 handson classic electrical experiments developed
by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and
others.
May 7-Aug 26:
“Betting, Booze, and Brothels”
A brand-new exhibition featuring scandalous
stories from Texas and Louisiana. The exhibit
showcases the history of vice and organized
crime in this region from Prohibition to the
James Commission of the 1960s.
Nov 18-Dec 31:
Christmas in
Palestine
Citywide
visitpalestine.com
903-723-3014
Tis’ the Season in Palestine, Texas.
Enjoy The Polar Express Train Ride™,
Food & Wine Events, Frost Fest, the
Grinch’s Lair at the Historic Anderson
County Jail, concerts, live shows and
much more.
Feb 18: Taste of New Orleans:
Mardi Gras Celebration
Main Street District • visitpalestine.com • 903-723-3014
The annual celebration of Louisiana-style cuisine showcases the talents of local
chefs, foodies, and wineries. The festivities include free food demonstrations
and samples.
PITTSBURG
Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum
The Farmstead, 206 Mt. Pleasant Street
The Depot, 204 West Marshall • pittsburgtexasmuseum.com
Two award-winning museums: The
Farmstead depicts life on a turnof-the century farm. The Depot
housed in a restored 1901 Cotton
Belt Railroad Depot showcases
a working telegraph office, the
history of the poultry industry,
and a full-sized replica of the
Ezkiel flying machine (believed to
have flown the year prior to the
Wright Brothers’ first flight). Open
Thursday-Saturday; 10am- 4pm.
TYLER
Oct 2016: Tyler Rose Season
Throughout Tyler • visittyler.com/roseseason • 903-592-1661
TEXARKANA
Perot Theatre
Downtown Texarkana
perottheatre.com • 903-792-4992
Join us as we celebrate Rose Season throughout the month of October. We invite
you to be our guest at dozens of community events that are sure to be fun for
everyone culminating in the pinnacle event: Texas Rose Festival.
Nov–Dec: Rose City Christmas
Throughout Tyler visittyler.com/christmas • 903-592-1661
Throughout November and December, enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday
season with a variety of fun community events and a multitude of shopping
events, including Mistletoe & Magic, the largest shopping extravaganza in the
region.
Oct 22:
The Aluminum Show
After over a decade of touring
worldwide, Aluminum Group is
thrilled to present the spectacular,
new Aluminum Show. This new
and unique show brings the
material, the music and the artists
together on stage in a magical,
mystery-filled creation.
Nov 4: Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen in Concert
Join Texas songwriters Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen for a legendary
acoustic performance at the historic Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana.
Jan 20: Adam Trent: The Next Generation of Magic
Adam Trent is described as “Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield.”
Adam is taking the magic world by storm, blending dancing and singing to
his own original pop music with innovative stage illusions, charming wit, and
emotion.
Sept -----------------------------------------------------14-29 KILGORE, TX: Kilgore Fall Film Festival • foothillsentertainment.com
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KILGORE, TX: S.A.F.F.E. Day Special Abilities Family Fun Day • saffeda.org
17-18 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Huntsville Antique Show • huntsvilleantiqueshow.com
17-18 GLADEWATER, TX: Annual Arts & Crafts Festival • gladewaterartsandcrafts.com
21-24 CLARKSVILLE, TX: Red River County Fair • redrivercoc.com
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MAGNOLIA, TX: Stroll Thru the Renaissance • cityofmagnolia.com
Oct ------------------------------------------------------1
BEAUMONT, TX: Fire Prevention & Family Safety Festival • [email protected]
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CONROE, TX: The Conroe, TX: CBR Bull Mania • PlayInConroe.com
GLADEWATER, TX: 13th Annual Gladewater Black Rodeo • realcowboyassociation.com
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1
HUNTSVILLE, TX: Fair on the Square • chamber.huntsville.tx.us
1
KILGORE, TX: East Texas Burn Run • brotherskeepersmc.com
1-31 TYLER, TEXAS, TX: Tyler Rose Season • visittyler.com/roseseason
6-8
CENTER, TX: 40th East Texas Poultry Festival • shelbycountychamber.com
7-8
HUGHES SPRINGS, TX: Northeast TexasTreasure Trails • hughessprings.tx.usa.com
7-9
KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com
7-9
CLARKSVILLE, TX: Gateway to Texas Tandem Bicycle Tour • redrivercoc.com
8
BEAUMONT, TX: Dogtoberfest 2016 • beaumontcvb.com
8KILGORE, TX: Boomtown Sounds Concert - Blackwood Brothers • kilgoreconcerts.com
8
MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Everything Texas Ranch Run • facebook.com/everythingtexasranchrun
8
MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Everything Texas Wine Festival • facebook.com/uncorkedwinefestival
8-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
13 - 16 JEFFERSON, TX: Texas Sounds • texassounds.org
14-16 CONROE, TX: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival • conroecajuncatfishfestival.com
14-16 KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com
21-23 KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com
21-22 MOUNT VERNON, TX: Mount Vernon Food and Wine Festival • mtvernonfoodandwine.com
22
HUNTSVILLE, TX: Butterfly Festival • Huntsvilletexas.com
22
HUNTSVILLE, TX: Great Muddy Escape • thegreatmuddyescape.com
22
PALESTINE, TX: Hot Pepper Festival • visitpalestine.com
22
TEXARKANA, TX: The Aluminum Show • perottheatre.com
22
ALTO, TX: El Camino Real de los Tejas Festival • thc.state.tx.us
28-31 KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com
Nov ------------------------------------------------------1-30 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
1-30 TYLER, TEXAS, TX: Rose City Christmas • visittyler.com/christmas
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CENTER, TX: Taste of the Holidays • shelbycountychamber.com
4 & 5 CENTER, TX: Pinecone & Mistletoe Christmas Market • shelbycountychamber.com
NACOGDOCHES, TX: Vintage Market Days “Woodland Romance” • visitnacogdoches.org
4-6
5
KILGORE, TX: Boomtown Sounds Concert - Melinda Doolittle • kilgoreconcerts.com
5
JEFFERSON, TX: History, Haunts & Legends • jeffersonghostwalk.com
6-10 KILGORE, TX: East Texas Pipe Organ Festival • easttexaspipeorganfestival.com
10-12 MAGNOLIA, TX: Cooking4Courage BBQ Cook-Off • tufffoundation.org
11-12 MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Deck the Halls • mtpleasanttx.com
11-30 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Fall Foliage Trail • visitnacogdoches.org
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BEAUMONT, TX: Spindletop Equestrian Day • spindletop.org
12
GLADEWATER, TX: Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville” • gladewatermainstreet.com
13-21 CONROE, TX: Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship • PlayInConroe.com
13-30 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Nine Flags Festival • nineflagsfestival.com
17-30 KILGORE, TX: Christmas Under the Stars • VisitKilgore.com
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CROCKETT, TX: Christmas in Crockett • crockettareachamber.org
HUGHES SPRINGS, TX: Holiday on First Street-Cork & Fork • hughesspringstxusa.com
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JEFFERSON, TX: Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, & Rail of Lights • jefferson-texas.com
*please check websites for updates & changes.
DeC ----------------------------------------------------1-3
JEFFERSON, TX: Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes • JeffersonCandlelight.com
1-11
MOUNT VERNON, TX: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town • mountvernonmainstreet.com
1-10 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Nine Flags Festival • nineflagsfestival.com
1-15 KILGORE, TX: Christmas Under the Stars • VisitKilgore.com
1-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
1-31 TYLER, TEXAS, TX: Rose City Christmas • visittyler.com/christmas
2
NACOGDOCHES, TX: Millard’s Crossing Old-Fashioned Christmas • millardscrossing.org
2-3JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com
9 10 JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com
2-4 MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Christmas on the Square • mtpleasanttx.com
3
CENTER, TX: Santa’s Christmas Parade • shelbycountychamber.com
3
HUNTSVILLE, TX: Journey Through Bethlehem • journeythroughbethlehem.com
3
HUNTSVILLE, TX: Huntsville for the Holiday • huntsvilletexas.com
3
HUNTSVILLE, TX: Huntsville Holiday Home Tour • thewynnehome.com
3
MAGNOLIA, TX: Magnolia Hometown Christmas in Unity Park • cityofmagnolia.com
6
GLADEWATER, TX: Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville” • gladewatermainstreet.com
8-10 JEFFERSON, TX: Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes • JeffersonCandlelight.com
10
BEAUMONT, TX: Christmas in Boomtown • spindletop.org
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HUGHES SPRINGS, TX: The Foto Sisters Trio in Concert • hughesspringstx.usa.com
16-17JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com
23-24JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com
Jan ------------------------------------------------------1-14 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
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BEAUMONT, TX: 116th Drillers Reunion • spindletop.org
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TEXARKANA, TX: Adam Trent• perottheatre.com
27-29 JEFFERSON, TX: “Quilts on the Bayou” • jeffersonquiltshow.com
Feb -----------------------------------------------------4-28 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Electricity” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
16-19 BEAUMONT, TX: Boomtown Film & Music Festival • boomtownfestival.com
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PALESTINE, TX: Taste of New Orleans • visitpalestine.com
24-26 JEFFERSON, TX: Mardi Gras Upriver • mardigrasupriver.com
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MAGNOLIA, TX: Mardi Gras on The STroll • cityofmagnolia.com
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BEAUMONT, TX: South Texas State Fair • ymbl.org
1-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Electricity” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
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HUNTSVILLE, TX: Independence Day - Baptized Texan • huntsvilletexas.com
2-5
CLARKSVILLE, TX: Wade T. Witmer Memorial Wild Hog Hunt • redrivercoc.com
11-12 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Rusty Chippy Hippy Vintage Show • Huntsvilleantiqueshow.com
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MAGNOLIA, TX: BGeo Magnolia Miles BP MS-150 Recommended Ride • magnoliatexas.org
24-26 JEFFERSON, TX: Route 49 Motorcycle Rally •route49rally.com
30-31 BEAUMONT, TX: South Texas State Fair • ymbl.org
apr ------------------------------------------------------1-29 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Electricity” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
14-16 JEFFERSON, TX: Outlaws National Classic Car Show • outlawnationals.com
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MAGNOLIA, TX: Depot Day • magnoliatx.historicalsociety.com
20-23 JEFFERSON, TX: Annual Diamond Don’s Vintage Motocross Race • diamonddon.com
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JEFFERSON, TX: 70th Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes • jeffersonpilgrimage.com
7-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Betting, Booze, and Brothels” • museumofthegulfcoast.org
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MAGNOLIA, TX: Corks & Canvas on The Stroll • cityofmagnolia.com
Museums & Ongoing Exhibits -----------------------------ALTO, TX: Caddo Mounds State Historic Site • thc.state.tx.us
BEAUMONT, TX: Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum • spindletop.org
BEAUMONT, TX: Fire Museum of Texas • [email protected]
NEDERLAND, TX: Windmill & Acadian House Museums • nederlandtx.com
PITTSBURG, TX: The Farmstead & Depot Museum • pittsburgtexasmuseum.com
PORT ARTHUR, TX: The Museum of the Gulf Coast • museumofthegulfcoast.org
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o pinterest.com/txforesttrail
v instagram.com/etxtraveler
h facebook.com/texasforesttrail