MARCH

  March 7 - Kilgore
KILGORE COMMUNITY CONCERTS ASSOCIATION... Presenting The Young Irelanders 21st Century Irish Ensemble. 7pm. Fee: $30 individual tickets or $45 season tickets. Location: Dodson Auditorium. For more info: www.kilgoreconcerts.com. Like us on Facebook.

  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 arts & crafts booths, tournaments, carnival, pageants, Cajun foods & museum tours. Downtown on Boston Avenue. In its 43rd year! (409) 724-2269 or www.nederlandhf.org.

  March 18–20, April 15–17, May 13–15, June 17–19 - Livingston -  TRADE DAYS... Pedigo Park - Open year-round on the weekend before the third Monday. Two covered pavilions and open-air lots accommodate over 350 vendors. Discover arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, food. Hwy 59 North, ¾ mile north of Hwy 190. Free admission. 1-877-824-6653. www.VisitLivingstonTexas.com. Email: tradedays@livingston.net.

  March 25–26 - Kilgore
KILGOGH 2016 ARTS FESTIVAL ... Exhibition of local & visiting artists’ work available for purchase by guests. Auction of select pieces of art illustrating the festival’s theme. Tasting of local wines produced by East Texas vineyards. Entertainment featuring live performances of classical music by local musicians. Down-town Kilgore. For info: www.KilGogh.com. Like us on Facebook.

  March 25–April 10 - Tyler
57th 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 and flower shows, living history tours, ‘Spirits of Oak-wood’ tours, Artisans and Flower Market, Arts & Crafts Fair and more! 1-800-235-5712 or www.VisitTyler.com for more info.

  March 26 - Kilgore
LONE STAR LUG NUTS EARLY BIRD CAR SHOW... All cars welcome! The Lone Star Lug Nuts car show benefits the Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation Camp (I’m Still Me). 10am-3pm. Location: Kilgore City Park. Like us on Facebook.

APRIL

  April 2–3, April 9–10, April 16–17, April 23–24 and April 30–May 1 - Kilgore - AVALON FAIRE… A medieval renaissance and pyratical adventure of magic, wonder, and excitement! Hidden away behind the pine curtain of East Texas, a different world and different time exists. Time: Saturdays 10-7; Sundays 10-6. Adults $12 & Children $6. Location: 1076 FM 1252 W. www.avalonfaire.com. Like us on Facebook.

  April 9 - Cooper
DELTA COUNTY FAIR, JR LIVESTOCK SHOW & COOK-OFF... Cooper City Park; Saturday 8am-5pm. Live music all day, Pastry Cook-off, Firemen’s Competition, pet clinic, Kids Zone, food & craft vendors, Hamburger Luncheon, live-stock show and fun for all ages! For info: Delta County Chamber of Commerce: (903) 395-4314; www.deltacounty.org or deltacountychamberofcommerce@yahoo.com.

  April 15-17 - Dayton
OLE TYME DAYS... Enjoy  indoor & outdoor arts/crafts booths, BBQ Cook-off, Junior Chili Cook-off, pageant, car show, antique tractor show & more. Held at Dayton Community Center. FREE admission. (936) 402-2419. www.daytonoletymedays.com.

  April 16 - Henderson
SIP AND SHOP 2016... Enjoy free Texas wine tastings, beers & sweet tea as you explore unique stores in historic downtown Henderson. Antiques, clothing, home décor, children's items, jewelry & one-of-a-kind items abound on our four Main streets starting at 2pm! A free outdoor concert completes your evening with novelty food trucks & local eateries. designguyjames@gmail.com. (903) 657-2285.

  April 16 & 17 - Edom
APRIL IN EDOM... An old-fashioned small town street festival. Unique hand-made items, tasty fair food, live music, pet parade and contest, children’s activities, classic car show & more, all amongst a backdrop of the quaint artists’ colony of Edom, TX. 10am to 5pm daily. Downtown. Call 844-6EdomTx, Ext. 3, or go to www.VisitEdom.com.

  April 14–16 - Kirbyville
MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL... Come to beautifully-forested East Texas the third weekend in April to enjoy Kirbyville’s home-town parade, carnival, entertainment, pet show, music, auction and arts & crafts at Magnolia Park. (409) 423-6500.

  April 23 - Seven Points
1st ANNUAL CEDAR CREEK FESTIVAL... Enjoy 100 booths selling merchandise, promoting local businesses & showcasing organizations, live music, children's activities, food/beverages and square dance demo. Free admission. 12pm-6pm. Cedar Creek Brewery, 336 E. Cedar Creek Pkwy. http://www.cedarcreeklakefest.com.

  April 27–May 1 - 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

  May 13–15 - Huntsville
29th GENERAL SAM HOUSTON FOLK FESTIVAL... Celebrate the life & times of General Sam Houston as the 15 acre grounds of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum are transformed into a frontier settlement. Enjoy period re-enactors, a kid’s tent, pony rides, life skills demonstrations, craft vendors, historic tours, music, dancing and more! NEW: Admission includes the 17th Annual Texas State Knife & Tomahawk Championship.  Free remote parking/shuttle. www.GSHFF.com. (936) 294-1832.

JUNE

  June 11 - Jacksonville
32nd TOMATO FEST... Enjoy many tomato activities, including Salsa Contest, Tomato Eating Contest, Tomato Peeling Contest, 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.  v