NOVEMBER

  November 3 - Kilgore
24th ANNUAL EAST TEXAS OILMEN'S CHILI COOK-OFF… Get Your Burn On at this annual event showcasing TX, LA, AR & OK oil-and-gas companies as they compete to be the Best Chili Team in the Oilfield! Entertainment, tons of chili to taste, vendors & great fun! Purchase $5 wristband at gate. Benefiting East Texas Treatment Center. Downtown Kilgore, Commerce St.  (903) 984-5571. www.VisitKilgore.com.

  November 3–6 - Groves
GROVES PECAN FESTIVAL... Queen's pageant, treasure hunt, carnival, musical entertainment, cooking contest, pecan toss, pie-eating competition, craft & food booths and a parade. (800) 876-3631 or (409) 962-3631.

  November 5 - Kilgore
BOOMTOWN SOUNDS COMMUNITY CONCERT... Presenting Melinda Doolittle at Dodson Auditorium, Kilgore College. As a finalist on American Idol and hailed as one of the most 'phenomenally gifted' singers in year, Melinda has wowed audiences from the White House to Carnegie Hall. 7pm-8pm. Tickets & schedule at www.kilgoreconcerts.com. (903) 988-1591.

  November 6–10 - Kilgore
EAST TEXAS PIPE ORGAN FESTIVAL... Featuring more than a dozen concerts in Kilgore, Longview & Shreveport LA, this festival series features a variety of Aeolian-Skinner pipe organs and showcases the works of Roy Perry, designer/tonal finisher of these organs in East Texas. Events include recitals, exhibits & private functions. (903) 987-0317. www.easttexaspipeorganfestival.com ,  or,  www.Facebook.com/EastTexasPipeOrganFestival.

  November 17–December 15 - Kilgore
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS... This month-long, citywide Christmas celebration features 'Christmas in the Patch' Derrick & Tree Lighting, which kicks off the holiday season, followed by the Snowhill Festival, Mingle & Jingle, Kilgore Christmas Parade, Rangerette Christmas Show, Texas Shakespeare Festival Christmas Radio Show & more! www.VisitKilgore.com. (903) 984-5022.

  Nov 18–20, Dec 16–18, Jan 13–15, Feb 17–19 - Livingston
LIVINGSTON TRADE DAYS... Discover a wide array of Trade Days treasures at Pedigo Park-- original artwork, crafts, collectibles, antiques & food. Free parking Fri & Sat. On Hwy 59 North, just 3/4 mile north of Hwy 190. www.cityoflivingston-tx.com. (936) 327-3656.

  November 19 - Crockett
35th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN CROCKETT... Enjoy the Christmas feeling on the Saturday before Thanksgiving with over 200 arts & crafts booths, along with food vendors, entertainment, kid's activities and more. For additional info, contact Crockett Chamber of Commerce: (936) 544-2359.

  November 26 - Kirbyville
29th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK...  Come to beautifully-forested East Texas the Saturday after Thanksgiving to enjoy Kirbyville's hometown festival with food & craft booths, photos with Santa, small train ride, entertainment, games, and more at Magnolia Park. (409) 423-3319.

FEBRUARY

  February 6, 2017 - Kilgore
BOOMTOWN SOUNDS COMMUNITY CONCERT... Presenting Kubecca at Dodson Auditorium, Kilgore College. With a diverse musical program of jazz, country and show tunes, Kuba Kawnik, a multi-instrumentalist ,and Rebecca Lowe, Broadway vocalist  & actress, are truly stunning, enjoyable and memorable. 7pm-8pm. Tickets & schedule at www.kilgoreconcerts.com. (903) 988-1591.

  February 23–26 - Port Arthur
MARDI GRAS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... A Family Friendly Event for all ages. Catch the Excitement! Celebrate Mardi Gras in Downtown Port Arthur, Southeast Texas style! Parades, Beads, Carnival rides, Street Entertainment, Kidzone, Lazer show and Concerts! Don't miss the Redfish Elite Series Weigh-in. For information/online tickets, visit www.mardigras.portarthur.com.

MARCH

  March 9–11 - Buna
45th ANNUAL REDBUD FESTIVAL... Anticipated to be the most spectacular Redbud Fest since its inception 45 years ago! Salute springtime at Buna's annual celebration with a parade, arts & crafts booths, musical entertainment, carnival rides & great food. Carnival opens March 9th and runs March 10 & 11. Office hours 9am to noon. (409) 994-5586.

  March 14–19 - Nederland
NEDERLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL... Celebrate the area's Dutch & Cajun heritage with tournaments, carnival, arts & crafts booths, pageants, Cajun foods & museum tours. Downtown on Boston Avenue. In its 44th year! (409) 724-2269 or www.nederlandhf.org.

  March 24–April 9 - Tyler
58th AZALEA & SPRING FLOWER TRAIL...