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JUNE
June 9 - Jacksonville
34th 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 9 - 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,
Festival of Quilts, car show, live musical entertainment, and
family fun downtown. Presented by Tipton Ford-Lincoln. (936)
560-5533.
www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com.
June 16–18, July 14–16, August 18–20, September
14–16 – 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
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JULY
July 27–29 - Longview
41st 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. Visitors event information:
903-753-3281.
www.GreatTexasBalloonRace.com.
SEPTEMBER
September 8 & 15 - Buffalo
BUFFALO STAMPEDE &
BARBEQUE COOK-OFF...
Enjoy the Stampede BBQ cook-off at Shelly Pate Park on
Saturday, Sept 8 and the Stampede Festival on Saturday, Sept
15 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.
OCTOBER
October 18–21 - Tyler
TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL...
Come celebrate the Rose at the 85th 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 20 - Jasper
FALL BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL...
Come to the Butterfly Capital of Texas on the third Saturday
in October to celebrate Jasper's Fall Butterfly Fest.
Featuring a wide variety of food, arts & crafts, entertainment
for kids, live music & much more. Don't miss visiting
beautiful downtown Jasper. Held on Jasper County Courthouse's
lawn & sponsored by Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of
Commerce. For booth space, call (409) 384-2762.
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