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.

  June 9–17 - Sulphur springs
59th HOPKINS COUNTY DAIRY FESTIVAL… Join in a week-long salute to the dairy industry in an old-fashioned county fair atmosphere! Events include a state championship ice cream freeze-off, milking contest, Milk Run 5K, street dance, parade, kid’s events & musical entertainment. www.SulphurSprings-TX.com.    or www.HopkinsCountyDairyFestival.com. (903) 885-6515.

  June 10 - Jacksonville
33rd TOMATO FEST... Enjoy many tomato activities, including Salsa Contest, Tomato Eating Contest, Tomato Peeling Contest.  Other activities include 200 vendors, Got Talent Contest, Chili's Street Dance, Entertainment, History Display, Farmer's Market, Gospel Concert, Soccer/Tennis Tournaments and lots more. Free admission. Contact Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce: (903) 586-2217 or www.jacksonvilletexas.com.

  June 16–18, July 14–16 & August 18–20 - Livingston
LIVINGSTON TRADE DAYS... Discover a wide array of Trade Days treasures, original handcrafted artworks, antiques, collectibles, crafts and foods at Pedigo Park on Hwy 59 Bypass. (936) 327-3656 or 1-877-824-6653. www.VisitLivingstonTexas.com.

JULY

  July 1 - Commerce
4th OF JULY CELEBRATION… Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday at Centennial Park with a parade, live bands on stage, children’s activities, food and kid’s bounce houses. Held 6pm-9pm at the park’s Eddie Moore sports complex. Also enjoy fireworks at 9:30pm. Bring a can of food for entry to help those in need. (903) 886-3950. info@commerce-chamber.com.

  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.

SEPTEMBER

  September 9 & 16 - Buffalo
BUFFALO STAMPEDE & BARBEQUE COOK-OFF...  Enjoy the Stampede BBQ cook-off at Shelly Pate Park on Saturday, Sept 9 and the Stampede Festival on Saturday, Sept 16 at Harriman Park with kid's games, arts & crafts, food vendors, horseshoe pitching tournament, and tons of fun! (903) 322-5810. POB 207, Buffalo TX 75831.

  September 22–23 - Commerce
BOIS D'ARC BASH... "The Bois d'Arc Capital of Texas" - 32nd Annual Bash Downtown. Saturday: Arts & crafts, food, music, games, 5K run, parade, golf tournament, carnival, Texas wine tasting, and Sept 16 Miss Bois d'Arc Pageant. (903) 886-3950, or, www.commerce-chamber.com.  Email: info@commerce-chamber.com.

OCTOBER

  October 7 - Center
EAST TEXAS POULTRY FEST...  Come to the Downtown Center Square for a 3-day carnival, food booths, arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, cheer competition, poultry judging & auction, art, photography and quilt show and lots more. For information:  www.shelbycountychamber.com; (936) 598-3682 or 800-854-5328; email  info@shelbycountychamber.com.

  October 19–22 - Tyler
TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL... Come celebrate the Rose at the 84th Annual Texas Rose Festival. Ceremonial events include the Queen's Coronation, rose show, Queen's Tea & Rose Parade. In addition, there will be a crafts fair, horticulture workshops, art show & much more! 1-800-235-5712, www.VisitTyler.com, or www.texasrosefestival.com.

  October 28 - Sulphur Springs
48th WORLD CHAMPION HOPKINS COUNTY STEW CONTEST...