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43nd Annual Wildflower Trails of Texas FestivalLinden ~ Avinger ~ Hughes Springs April 25–27, 2013

lindenwildflowertrails.com 903/796-3003avingertxchamber.com 903/562-1000hughesspringstxusa.com 903/639-7519

Flowers, plants, art, quilts, food, crafts, exhibits, parades, and entertainment for all ages.

photos: © 2010 Cheryl Green and Rebecca Narramore

Texas Forest Trail Region202 E. Pilar Street

Nacogdoches, Texas 75961936/560-3699

www.TexasForestTrail.com

Welcome to the place where Texas begins! The Texas Forest Trail Region is a 35-county area of East Texas where legendary trails and towns pre-dating the Lone Star State are nestled among towering pines and refreshing lakes, proving that our history and culture come naturally.

Bird, hike, kayak, or camp in our national forests, state parks, and abundant rivers. Explore Texas history from the pre-historic Caddo Indians, to the Texas Revolution, to the boom of oil, railroad, and timber industries at our museums and historic sites. Luxurious bed and breakfasts, historic downtown shops, friendly folks, and restaurants serving uniquely-Texas cuisine await to welcome you to the right side of Texas.

For more information about what to see and do while you’re in the area, visit our web site www.TexasForestTrail.com.

To request a Texas Forest Trail regional brochure, call toll free: 888/293-8708.

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29th Annual Tomato FestivalJune 8, 2013Downtown Jacksonville 526 E. Commerce www.jacksonvilletexas.com903/586-2217

Celebrate the fruit that put Jacksonville on the map! Tomato Fest Free Family Fun activities include arts & crafts booths; Antique Car Show; kids’ activities; entertainment; local farmers market; Fishing, Soccer, and Tennis Tournaments; and great food.

everything Texas Fest & rodeomay 29–June 1, 2013Throughout Mt. Pleasant www.mtpleasanttx.com Facebook: VisitMountPleasantTexas 903/572-8567

Celebrate Everything (you love about) Texas with great events Wed-Sat including a stock parade, releasing of the broncs, Champion-ship Outhouse Races, UPRA Championship Rodeo, carnival, arts & crafts, food, and a con-cert series. See web site for full schedule of events. Yeehaw!

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Clarksville Fine Arts FestivalJune 1, 2013Historic Downtown Square www.clarksvilleartfest.com 903/341-0761

Enjoy a lively collection of original paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures and photography by East Texas art-ists. Live music all day during event.

MArCh1–31 Azalea Trail ~ Nacogdoches2 Republic of Texas Celebration ~ Center

APril20 The Boomtown Ruckus & Camp Out ~ Beaumont20 East Texas Gusher Days ~ Gladewater20 Tour de Cypress ~ Mount Vernon25–27 Wildflower Trails of Texas

~ Avinger, Hughes Springs, Linden27 10th Annual Fly-In ~ Center

MAY10–12 AlleyFest ~ Longview18 Piney Woods Wine Trail Festival ~ Mount Vernon24–26 Party in the Pines Motocycle Rally ~ Longview29–31 Everything Texas Fest & Rodeo ~ Mt. Pleasant

JUne1 Everything Texas Fest & Rodeo ~ Mt. Pleasant1 Fine Arts Festival ~ Clarksville1, 5–8 Gladewater Round-Up ~ Gladewater8 29th Annual Tomato Fest ~ Jacksonville8 Texas Blueberry Festival ~ Nacogdoches22 Great Outdoors Day ~ Beaumont

JUlY4 Freedom Fest ~ Nacogdoches11–13 WHAT-A-MELON Festival ~ Center23–28 Great Texas Balloon Race

& U.S. National Championships ~ Longview

AUgUsT10 Main Street Art Stroll ~ Gladewater

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photo: © 2007 Lisa Lalumandier

Texas Blueberry FestivalJune 8, 2013Downtown Nacogdoches texasblueberryfestival.com 888-OLDEST-TOWN

You’re sure to have a BERRY good time at the tastiest event in Texas, which includes tons of fresh blueberries and activities for all ages. Find a full schedule of events online.

great Texas Balloon race & U.s. national Championships July 23–28, 2013East Texas Regional Airport www.gtbr.net 903/237-4040

Get carried away at this world-class event attracting the very best hot air balloon pilots along with colorful balloon glows. Other activities include live concerts, kids land, vendors with arts, crafts, and food.

Piney Woods Wine Trail may 13, 2013 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Main Street Plaza Mount Vernon visitmtvernontx.com

Experience the inspiration that gave the Piney Woods Wine Trail its country stars, down home bars, rustic farms and elegant charms. Indulge your senses with wine tastings, up-scale vendors and gourmet foods with a fun and eclectic bunch of wine pioneering families from East Texas.

gladewater round-Up rodeo June 1, 5–8, 2013gladewaterrodeo.com 903/845-5126

Polish your boots and saddle up for the 76th Annual Round-Up! Start with the Trail Ride and Cook Off (6/1), then come out for classic rodeo events, clowns, and saddle-bustin’ fun.

Main street Art stroll August 10, 2013Downtown Gladewater U.S. Hwy 80 at TX Hwy 271 gladewaterchamber.com gladewaterartstroll@gmail.com 903/845-5753

Beautify your life browsing paintings, sculpture, pottery, drawings, and photography in the scenic downtown of the Antique Capital of East Texas!

AlleyFestmay 10–12, 2013Downtown Longview www.alleyfest.org 903/237-4040

AlleyFest offers fine arts and crafts, regional entertainers, and special events and entertainment for kids. Alley Run10K and 5K winds through the downtown area. Food and beverages will be sold throughout the festival.

east Texas gusher DaysApril 20, 2013Downtown Gladewater U.S. Hwy 80 at TX Hwy 271 easttexasgusherdays.com 800/627-0315 903/845-5501

Celebrate the nostalgia of the Oil Boom in Gladewater with a full day of fun including a parade, chili cook-off, rides, and amusements. Other Gusher Days events are: Golf Tournament (4/13); Kick-Off Luncheon (4/19); Bass Tournament (4/27).

spindletop-gladys City Boomtown Museumwww.gladyscity.org 409/880-1750

The Boomtown ruckus & CampoutSat., April 20, 2013

A rowdy and raucous celebra-tion of Beaumont before the oil boom, featuring cowboy

shootouts, 1860s baseball, craft demonstrations, children’s games and activities, and special guests. The afternoon will be followed by an overnight camp out on the museum grounds with additional fun activities.

republic of Texas CelebrationSaturday, march 2, 2013Historic Downtown Center Square shelbycountychamber.com 936/598-3682

Celebrate the birth of Texas in an 1800s setting. Re-enactments, live

entertainment, soap making, basket weaving and pottery, food booths, and flag retirement ceremony.

great outdoors DaySaturday, June 22, 2013

Come celebrate the great outdoors and discover the powers of water, air, earth, and fire in our environment.

WhAT-A-Melon FestivalJuly 11–13, 2013Historic Downtown Center Square www.shelbycountychamber.com 936/598-3682

Celebrate the official melon of summer with Big Bite, Seed Spittin’, and largest watermelon contests, arts & crafts, food booths, pet show, live entertainment, WHAT-A-Melon Crawl 5K Run. Take a bite out of fun!

10th Annual Center Fly-inSat., April 27, 2013Center Municipal Airport www.shelbycountychamber.com 936/598-3682

Air Show acrobatics, free plane rides ages 8-17, Center Classic Car Show, new and vintage aircraft, children’s activity area, food booths, arts & crafts and much, much more.

Freedom FestJuly 4, 2013Downtown Nacogdoches visitnacogdoches.org 888-OLDEST-TOWN

Enjoy food, games, fireworks and music in the oldest town in Texas on July 4th. Find a full schedule of events online.

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nacogdoches Azalea Trailmarch 1–31, 2013nacogdochesazaleas.com 888-OLDEST-TOWN

25 miles of Azalea Trails and the largest Azalea Garden in the state of Texas. Find a full schedule of events online.

Tour de CypressApril 20, 2013Main Street, Mount Vernon tourdecypress.com

Can you tame the most wicked, winding 100K in Texas? Or keep it low-key with a 45, 30, or a friendly 10-mile cruise? Ride gorgeous new routes past beautiful Lake Cypress Springs, an exotic animal farm, and restored land, and bring a friend for the 5K or 10K runs. After, whoop it up at the Alamo Chili Cook Off. Better still, come early and enjoy the Heroes Barbecue on Friday night.

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Party in the Pines Motorcycle rally may 24–26, 2013

Longview Fairgrounds www.pinerally.com • 903/759-1948

Bands all weekend, vendors, inside entertainment, a patriotic bike parade through the city, guided rides, self-guided rides, RV & Tent camping, and more.