MARCH

  March 7–9 - Buna
47th ANNUAL BUNA REDBUD FESTIVAL… Anticipated to be the most spectacular Redbud Festival since its inception 47 years ago! Buna's annual celebration has a parade, arts & crafts booths, musical entertainment, carnival rides & great food. Carnival opens March 7, 8 & 9. For more details, Buna Chamber of Commerce (office hours 9-noon): (409)-994-5586.

  March 22–April 7 - Tyler
60th 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.

APRIL

  April 17–20 - 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, and arts & crafts at Magnolia Park. (409) 423-6500.

  April 12–14 - Dayton
DAYTON OLE TYME DAYS... Enjoy a BBQ Cook-off, Junior Chili Cook-off, indoor & outdoor arts/crafts, pageant, car show, tractor show, live entertainment & more. FREE admission. Downtown Dayton. Seeking vendors. www.oletymedays.com. (936) 402-2419.

MAY

  May 1–5 - 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 2–5 - Jefferson
72nd ANNUAL JEFFERSON HISTORICAL PILGRIMAGE... Celebrate Spring with a tour of historic homes hosted by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club on Thursday, Friday & Saturday! Also take a trip back to the 1860s at the infamous 65th Diamond Bessie Murder Trial, plus the Pilgrimage Parade, town skirmish, salad buffet luncheon at the Excelsior House Hotel, and Jay Gould’s private rail car tour. (903) 452-3836. jeffersonpilgrimage@gmail.com .

  May 17–19 - Huntsville
32nd ANNUAL GENERAL SAM HOUSTON FOLK FESTIVAL… The Sam Houston Memorial Museum’s 15-acre grounds are transformed into a bustling frontier settlement. Watch historical reenactments and demonstrators, listen to live music, sip homemade root beer, share kettle corn, shop for crafts or stroll Sam’s original homestead. Includes 20th Annual Texas State Knife and Tomahawk Championship. www.GSHFF.com  . (936) 294-1832.

JUNE

  June 8 - 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, Fun 5K Run, pet parade, car show, live musical entertainment, and family fun downtown. Presented by Tipton Ford-Lincoln. www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com. (936) 560-5533.

  June 8 - Jacksonville
35th TOMATO FEST...