JEFFERSON JACKSONVILLE MINEOLA PALESTINE PALESTINE PORT ARTHUR FOREST TRAIL REGION March 18 - 19: June 11: 32nd Annual April 23: March 18-20, 25-27 & April 1-3: 78th Annual April- October: The Pullman Table The Museum of the Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner 5th Annual Route Tomato Fest A Tribute to the Dogwood Trails Celebration Reserve Your Table: ThePullmanTable.com Gulf Coast Downtown, Commerce Street City-Wide museumofthegulfcoast.org 49 Rally & Festival Million Dollar texasdogwoodtrails.com 409-984-6446 Diamond Don RV Park JacksonvilleTexas.com 903-723-3014 NEW AT THE TEXAS STATE RAILROAD Route49Rally.com • 972-226-7295 903-586-2217 Quartet Mineola Civic Center April 9-June 10: Enjoy some great music, vendors, Car & Bike Show, Poker Run, IBCA BBQ Cook- Featuring over 200 vendors, farmers market, Mineola.com This long-time celebration takes place off, Biker Games, Beer Garden, and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit Got Talent Contest, Salsa Contest, Tomato 903-569-6983 the last two weekends in March and Quilts of the Gulf New American Cuisine Children’s Medical Center of . Eating Contest, Tomato Peeling Contest, first weekend in April. Enjoy the delicate The exhibit opens with a "Family Fun Day" on April 9. See expert

Chili's Street Dance and so much more! A musical tribute to the Million Dollar Quartet, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey quilters, knitters, & spinners showcase their work and demonstrate Events are free and fun for the entire family. Perkins and Johnny Cash. One night only at the Mineola Civic Center 1150 N Dogwood Park and surrounding area. fiber techniques. Bring the kids for crafts & hands-on activities. Call Come join the fun in 'Tomatoville'. Newson Presented by Rafael Espinoza and friends. Activities are scheduled each weekend. 409-982-7000 to reserve a seat for a special presentation by quilt appraiser Marcia Kaylakie - space is limited.

MARSHALL May 13 & 14: Mineola June 18-August 28: Home & Garden Show ROAD TRIPS March-August: 2016 Spring & Summer: Exploring the Universe Mineola Civic Center A special exhibit on loan from Johnson Second Saturdays Mineolachamber.org • 903-569-2087 Historic Texas State Theatre Space Center allows visitors to imagine Downtown Marshall 213 W. Crawford Street Menus highlighting ingredients prized by establishments embracing life out there amongst the stars. See visitmarshalltexas.org Join us for a home & garden show, business expo, and thetexastheater.com • 903-922-1327 the farm-to-table philosophy, paired with craft beer, wine and spirits all the technology and tools used by 903 -702 -7777 boat & RV show - all rolled into one! Meet popular TV host, Bob Mauldin, and enjoy sourced locally – giving guests a true taste of what Texas is made of. Things to April 28-May 1: educational programs and demonstrations, such as pet training, gardening, nutrition, Rex's Exes: March 17- 21, 24-26 astronomers, explore how telescopes and do & see in Join us for the greatest car show cooking, fishing, travel exploration, and financial planning. The Addams Family: July 28- 31 & August 4-7 satellites actually work, and get inside a real space suit. Contact the 69th Annual Pilgrimage Historic Home Tours from A-T: Arkansas to Texas! Museum for additional children’s programming. Downtown Jefferson • JeffersonPilgrimage.com • 903-665-2513 Enjoy live theatre at the Historic Texas Theatre Featuring hot rods, classic cars, vintage cars and more! Vendors, shopping in Palestine! This spring celebrate Texas with Texas-size laughs with REX'S March - October: Pineywoods Train Excursions Celebrate the beauty of spring and take a trip back to the 1860s. The Pilgrimage starts and dining! Live outdoor concerts in the Birthplace of the Boogie Woogie. EXES. Set in East Texas, you are sure to love each of these characters, and their Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot with the infamous Diamond Bessie Murder Trial. Don’t miss the Historic Home Tours, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, & August 13; 5 to 9 pm misadventures. This summer, a creepy and kooky family comes to life in THE texasstaterr.com • 877-726-7245 and Pilgrimage Parade & Town Skirmish, the Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit, Twilight Garden *while you're here, ADDAMS FAMILY, a musical comedy and fun for the whole family. The Excursion takes visitors on a relaxing and scenic round trip Stroll, Craft & Heirloom Plant Sale, Civil War Re-enactment Events, and so much more... stop & stay awhile: journey through the beautiful East Texas countryside. Beverages and snacks TYLER NACOGDOCHES Historic Downtown Mineola are available for purchase in the concession car. Mineola Nature Preserve April 22-24: 1836 Chuckwagon Race Spring & Summer: mineola.com • 800-646-3652 June 11: 27th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival Diamond B. Ranch • 1836chuckwagonrace.com • 903-723-3014 Live Entertainment July 4: Downtown Nacogdoches • TexasBlueberryFestival.com • 936-560-5533 visittyler.com/calendar The 1836 Chuckwagon Race takes place each year at Diamond B. Ranch just outside 2016: THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 903-592-1661 Jefferson Salutes The 27th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival is a of Palestine, Texas. This unique Western event includes wagon races, barn dances, delicious and delightful day that all can enjoy. trail rides, Bronc Fann'n, live music, cowboy poetry and much more. Train Ride America: Fourth of Enjoy tasty treats, live entertainment, festival June 18: Highway 80 Tickets available now for Nov-Dec 2016 Enjoy live entertainment in vendors and plenty of fun for the kids - and join texasstaterr.com • 877-726-7245 Tyler this spring/summer! Tyler July Celebration Progressive Car Cruise boasts a large variety of talent. Otstott Park the Nacogdoches Tricentennial celebration! Mineola, Grand Saline, Gladewater & Wills Point All Aboard! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Catch a show at the historic VisitJeffersonTexas.com Highway80progressivecarcruise/facebook Ride. Inspired by the hit movie, this family Liberty Theater, see a world-class 903-665-3733 903-569-6983 favorite comes to life, as the Texas State performance, or listen to a band Join us in Jefferson for some all Come cruise Historic Highway 80, start in Gladewater, Railroad rolls out of the Palestine station bound for the “North Pole!” Come at a local joint on any given night. American family fun! Events cruise to Mineola and Grand Saline and finish the early and climb aboard with your family to cozy-up and enjoy our festively- include, Children’s Bicycle Parade & Games, event in Wills Point. Enjoy food, entertainment & decorated vintage train cars! Cake Auction, Band Music, Fantastic Fireworks Show, Jefferson Opera House historic downtowns. Theatre Players Play, and the East Texas Performing Arts Play. (s16) 2016 SPRING & SUMMER EDITION WWW.TEXASFORESTTRAIL.COM

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Experience Caddo Indian culture 936-829-3543 25-31 TYLER, TX: Azalea & Spring Flower Trail • visittyler.com/azaleatrail Aircraft. Music. Careers. The Texas Forest Trail Region is a 35-county area of East Texas where April 9th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come celebrate the apr ------Community. MODAERO NextGen Come enjoy a free and Activities include: Caddo music nostalgia of the Oil Boom 1-3 BEAUMONT, TX: YMBL South Texas State Fair• beaumontcvb.com legendary trails and towns pre-dating the Lone Star State are nestled Aviation Festival was created exciting exhibit featuring 1-3 PALESTINE, TX: 78th Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration• texasdogwoodtrails.com and dance, talks, guided hikes, Days in Gladewater with among towering pines and refreshing lakes, proving that our history by a group of Aviation Industry dozens of historical maps 1-9 HUNTSVILLE, TX: 38th Walker County Rodeo & BBQ Cookoff • walkercountyfair.com children's activities, exhibits by a Heritage Parade, Chili 1-10 TYLER, TX: Azalea & Spring Flower Trail • visittyler.com/azaleatrail and culture come naturally. veterans with the goal of from the collections of The Caddo artists, bake sale, silent Cook Off, Car Show, Hip 9 ALTO, TX: Caddo Culture Day • thc.state.tx.us stimulating positive growth in History Center, the Library of 9 PORT ARTHUR, TX: Museum Family Fun Day • museumofthegulfcoast.org auction, and more. 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