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 17–19, May 12–14, June 16–18 -
Livingston TRADE DAYS... Pedigo Park -
Open year-round on the weekend before the third Monday, except
no April event. Two covered pavilions and open-air lots
accommodate over 350 vendors: arts, crafts, collectibles,
antiques, food. Highway 59 North, ¾ mile north of Hwy 190.
Free admission.
www.VisitLivingstonTexas.com.
Email:
tradedays@livingston.net.
1-877-824-6653.
March 23–25 - Palestine 16th ANNUAL
DULCIMER & OLD TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL...
Known affectionately as "Old Pal," this festival is old-timey
music at its best! Hosted at a circa-1915 high school, the
festival offers three days filled with live performances,
jamming sessions, concerts and workshops. (903) 723-3014;
www.oldpalmusic.com;
or
margaretwright@yahoo.com.
March 24–April 9 - Tyler 58th AZALEA
& SPRING FLOWER TRAIL...
Enjoy over ten miles of flowering gardens & beautiful historic
homes in the Azalea & Brick Street Districts. Other events
include historic home tours, art & flower shows, living
history tours, ‘Spirits of Oakwood’ tours, Artisans & Flower
Market, Arts & Crafts Fair and more! 1-800-235-5712 or
www.VisitTyler.com for more
information.
March 24–26, March 31–April 2, April 7–9
- Palestine 79th ANNUAL TEXAS DOGWOOD TRAILS CELEBRATION...
Activities are scheduled each weekend to compliment the
Celebration, including Dogwood Trails Festival, Piney Woods
Excursion & Dogwood Brunch Train at the Texas State Railroad,
Dulcimer Festival, Main Street Farm & Flower Market, a play at
historic Texas Theatre & more.
www.texasdogwoodtrails.com.
(903) 723-3014.
APRIL
April 13–15 - Kirbyville MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL...
Come to beautifully-forested East Texas the third weekend in
April to enjoy Kirbyville's hometown parade, carnival,
entertainment, pet show, music, auction and arts & crafts at
Magnolia Park. (409) 423-6500.
April 21–23 - Dayton DAYTON OLE TYME
DAYS... Enjoy a BBQ Cook-off,
Junior Chili Cook-off, indoor & outdoor arts/crafts booths,
pageant, car show, antique tractor show & more. FREE
admission. Events return to Downtown Dayton this year.
www.daytonoletymedays.com.
(936) 402-2419.
MAY
May 3–7 - Port Neches PORT NECHES RIVERFEST...
Enjoy "Thunder on the Neches" Tunnel Boat Races, plus
carnival, crafts, talent show, horseshoes, fireworks, food
vendors, talent show, 3-on-3 tournament, car show and more.
Held at Port Neches Waterfront Park.
www.portnecheschamber.com.
(409) 722-9154 or (409) 722-9155. Follow us on Facebook -
PortNechesRiverFest.
May 12–14 - Huntsville 30th GENERAL
SAM HOUSTON FOLK FESTIVAL...
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum's 15-acre grounds are
transformed into a bustling frontier settlement. Watch
historical re-enactments & demonstrators, listen to live
music, sip homemade root beer, share kettle corn, shop for
crafts or stroll Sam's original homestead. Includes 18th
Annual Texas State Knife & Tomahawk Championship.
www.GSHFF.com. (936)
294-1832.
JUNE
June 10 - Nacogdoches TEXAS BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL...
The largest producer of blueberries in Texas presents a
blueberry pancake breakfast, kid's water park, arts & crafts,
farm-fresh blueberries for sale, blueberry farm tours, Repbee
Classic Car Show, live musical entertainment with Cookin' Up
the Blues, and family fun downtown. Presented by Tipton
Ford-Lincoln.
www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com. (936) 560-5533.
JULY
July 28–30 - Longview 40th ANNUAL GREAT TEXAS BALLOON
RACE... The largest sanctioned
hot air balloon race in Texas features 3 early morning
competitions, state championships, 2 evening balloon glows
with 70 balloons, nightly concerts, arts, crafts, food and
KIDS LAND. Held at the East Texas Regional Airport in
Longview, Texas. Visitor’s event information: 903-753-3281.
www.GreatTexasBalloonRace.com.
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