NOVEMBER

  November 6 - Kilgore
23nd ANNUAL EAST TEXAS OILMEN’S CHILI COOK-OFF… It’s Chili Season! Showcasing oilfield service companies from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas & Oklahoma as they prepare hundreds of pounds of chili and compete to claim the title of the #1 Chili Team in the Oilfield. Benefiting the East Texas Treatment Center. World’s Richest Acre, Downtown Kilgore. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Fee: $5.00 all you can eat chili. For more info: (903) 984-5571.

  November 8–12 - Kilgore
THE EAST TEXAS PIPE ORGAN FESTIVAL… 20 Concerts on Seven Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organs in the East Texas area (Kilgore-Longview-Tyler-Shreveport-Dallas). All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. For more information, visit our website at  http://www.easttexaspipeorganfestival.com/. Like us on Facebook & contact us at www.easttexaspipeorganfestival@yahoo.com. 

  Nov 13–15, Dec 18–20, Jan 15-17 & Feb12-14 - 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. (936) 327-3656.  www.cityoflivingston-tx.com.

  November 19–December 19 - Kilgore - CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS…
A month-long celebration kicks off Nov 19 & extends through mid-December. Tis’ the Season to be Jolly at the Historical Preservation Foundation’s Derrick Lighting Ceremony, followed by the Mt. Kilgore Snowhill Festival, Christmas Parade, Rangerettes Extravaganza and more. For details: www.VisitKilgore.com. Or call Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (903) 984-5022.

  November 21 - Crockett
34th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN CROCKETT... Enjoy the Christmas feeling on Saturday before Thanksgiving with over 200 arts & crafts booths, along with food vendors, entertainment & more. Vendor space available. Contact Crockett Chamber of Commerce: (936) 544-2359 or visit info@crockettareachamber.org for info.

  November 21 - Jacksonville
3rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON COMMERCE… Saturday, 10am-4pm. Downtown Jacksonville, Commerce St. Local and downtown businesses will have special holiday sales. Entertainment, photos with Santa, and arts & craft vendors  line the sidewalks.
(903) 586-2217 or (800) 376-2217. www.jacksonvilletexas.com.

  November 22 - Kilgore
MT. KILGORE SNOWHILL FESTIVAL… This annual event for the whole family has continued to grow into a Texas winter festival! Children & adults experience the exhilaration of sledding down the Big Snowhill, Kiddie Snowhill, Santa & Mrs. Clause, bicycle giveaway, entertainment, face painting, balloon-making, downtown tour wagon ride, kiddie train, food, arts/crafts & business vendors. FREE. Downtown Kilgore, Commerce St., 1pm-7pm. For more info: Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
(903) 984-5022.

  November 28 - Kirbyville
28th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK...  Come to beautifully-forested East Texas the Saturday after Thanksgiving to enjoy Kirbyville’s home-town festival with food & craft booths, photos with Santa, small train ride, entertainment, games, and more at Magnolia Park. (409) 423-3319.

  November 28 - Jasper
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK... Enjoy carolers, nativity, children’s train rides from the Depot in the park, Santa’s Hut, photos, arts/crafts booths, food vendors, lighted displays, musical entertainment, and fireworks 6pm. FREE at Sandy Creek Park. 11am until.
(409) 383-6107. www.christmasinjaspertx.com.

FEBRUARY

  February 4–7, 2016 - Port Arthur
MARDI GRAS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... A spectacular Mardi Gras event featuring four days of costuming, parades, carnival, arts and crafts, concerts, floats, music,  concessions & family entertainment in downtown Port Arthur. Online tickets available. (409) 721-8717. Website: www.mardigras.portarthur.com.

MARCH

  March 10–12 - Buna
44th ANNUAL REDBUD FESTIVAL... Anticipated to be the most spectacular Redbud Fest since its inception 43 years ago! Salute springtime at Buna’s annual celebration with a parade, arts & crafts booths, musical entertainment, carnival rides & great food. Carnival opens March 10th and runs March 11 & 12. Office hours 9am to noon. (409) 994-5586.

  March 15–20 - 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 43rd year! (409) 724-2269 or www.nederlandhf.org.

  March 25–April 10 - Tyler
57th AZALEA & SPRING FLOWER  TRAIL...