Tyler & East Texas Event Calendar for 2020
 Azalea Belles at the Tyler Azalea Trails in the spring |
Our Tyler Texas calendar lists selected festivals, conventions, conferences, shows, expos, fairs, art shows, parades, and other events.
The calendar focuses on long-standing events and those with widespread appeal and interest across Tyler and East Texas.
Also, be sure to check out 2020 East Texas annual festivals and fairs
IMPORTANT NOTE Concern over the spread of the Corona virus has resulted in cancellation of many East Texas events. Events are always subject to change. We recommended you contact the responsible event sponsor to confirm dates, times and other details. |
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April 9, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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April 11, 2020 |
Van Go Art Fair The juried art show features hand-crafted jewelry, paintings, metal art, wood work, fiber art, glass, pottery, ceramics, and mixed media. A variety of talented musicians perform authentic Texas Jazz and Americana music throughout the day in the pavilion with gourmet coffee, wine, and chocolates. Ginny Mac adds to the “sidewalk cafe in Paris” ambience with her dynamic group that brings a fresh and exciting twist to vocal and instrumental music stylings. The food truck court features gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, authentic Mexican food with an island twist, grilled meats, popsicles, and more. |
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| April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday
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April 14, 2020
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Carly Fiorina A true leader, Carly Fiorina is a passionate advocate for problem-solving, innovation, and effective leadership. Starting out as a secretary for a 9-person real-estate business, she eventually became the first woman to lead a Fortune 50 company. Recruited to lead HP in 1999, Carly’s leadership lifted HP to become the 11th largest company in the U.S. With Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Carly co-founded the One-Woman Initiative to engage and empower women in Pakistan, Egypt, India and the Philippines. Carly was appointed by President Bush and CIA Director Michael Hayden to serve as the Chairman of the External Advisory Board of the CIA after 9/11. In 2015, Carly launched a campaign for President. Running as a political outsider, she spoke about empowering and engaging citizens to take back government from a political ruling class that has failed to deliver results. |
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| April 16-18, 2020 | Smith County Medical Society Alliance Book Fair Thousands of New and Used Books at Bargain Prices. Customers and Allied Health Scholarship Students benefit! |
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| April 17-18, 2020 | East Texas Gusher Days |
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| April 17-18, 2020 | Piney Woods Quilt Festival The 17th Annual Piney Woods Quilt Festival, hosted by Carthage Main Street, the Panola Squares Quilt Club, and the Busy Quilters Guild of Panola County is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Friday and from 9:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday. Admission is $5.00. |
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| April 17-19, 2020 | 20th Annual Outlaw Nationals Car Show Each year in April we host the longest running car show in Jefferson Texas. In fact it is our 20th year and we are still roaring into the future. We are going to have Karaoke on Friday night. Saturday there will be live entertainment and a live auction. Awards will be given on Saturday before the auction. Live band to follow. It will be a great time! We are looking forward to seeing you there! |
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April 18, 2020
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The Diva Du - Duathlon and 5K run The Diva Du is East Texas' first and only exclusively women's event. We are offering a Sprint and Olympic distance in addition to relay teams and a 5k for those who want to join the fun without a bike involved! details at itri365.com and active.com |
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April 21, 2020 |
UT Tyler Night of Jazz Join us for an evening of jazz featuring the UT Tyler Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble! |
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April 24, 2020
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Disney's A Dream Is A Wish Concert Your favorite mouse is coming to Longview! Disney In Concert: A Dream is a Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney Animated Feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. Join us as we awaken a little mermaid who longs to be human, a lion cub who struggles to find his place in the circle of life, and two sisters who wish to warm a frozen relationship. details at www.LongviewSymphony.org or phone 903.236.9739 |
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April 25, 2020
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The Creation Building on the tradition of presenting choral masterworks (including Brahms' Requiem and Beethoven's 9th), ETSO welcomes Texas soloists and chorus members to perform Franz Joseph Haydn's moving depiction of the world without form, the first dawn and the creation of man based on the book of Genesis. |
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April 25, 2020
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Taco Trot 5K details at sctive.com and on Facebook |
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April 25, 2020
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Basil Festival Learn how to grow, harvest and store basil, experience the many different types of basil and enjoy edible treats made with basil. All programs, demos and refreshments are free. |
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April 30, 2020
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Maydelle Turntable Run Texas State Railroad offers school groups a fun and educational outing on short runs from Palestine to the Maydelle turntable. |
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| May, 2020 | ||
| May 2, 2020 | Spring in the Big Thicket Festival 2020 Hosted by the Silsbee Public Library Details on Facebook |
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| May 2, 2020 | Third Annual Festival of Books Activities include workshops on Memoir Writing with Paula Yost, Creative Writing with Mary Helen Specht, and Self Publishing with Jim Callan, as well as moderated discussion panels on traditional and self publishing, a performance by Alter Dance, and a Children’s Story Time. |
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May 7, 2020
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Maydelle Turntable Run Texas State Railroad offers school groups a fun and educational outing on short runs from Palestine to the Maydelle turntable. |
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May 9, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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May 14, 2020
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Maydelle Turntable Run Texas State Railroad offers school groups a fun and educational outing on short runs from Palestine to the Maydelle turntable. |
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May 14, 2020 |
2020 Vision Golf Tournament Benefiting the Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center |
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May 14-16, 2020
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Tops in Texas Rodeo |
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May 23-24, 2020
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Memorial Weekend Steam Week Kickoff! Rare Steam Locomotives of the Historic Golden Age |
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May 24, 2020
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Memorial Weekend Brunch Train There are different classes from which to choose for this event: private caboose, sky high dome class brunch, presidential class brunch and more. The menu will be the same for all cars. |
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May 28-31, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - June Market |
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May 29-30, 2020 |
89th Annual Old Fiddlers Reunion & Contes |
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| June, 2020 | ||
June 5, 2020
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Romance on the Rails: Pints in the Pines On summer Friday evenings, it’s not just the stars that come out to play in Texas. As the sun slips behind the pine curtain, cool air sweeps through the branches signaling to passengers on Texas State Railroad’s evening excursion that the luminous moon-kissed skies will guide the way on for romance on the rails. |
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| June 5-6, 2020 | San Augustine Main Street Heritage Days 2020 Brad Maule, TV star, to appear as Sam Houston. Drama to be held in historic theater on June 5. Horse and carriages, walk/run event and pancake breakfast, arts and crafts and lots of food, Rocking Art Silent Auction, live entertainment, historic jail museum to visiting including East Texas authors. Time on Friday for vendors is 10-2 and Saturday, 10-2. |
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June 6, 2020
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Short Run Adult Happy Hour Train Call all your friends and co-workers, because we just broke tradition for adult happy hours! This summer, on select Saturday afternoons from 4 pm - 6 pm, you and your friends can jump onboard for an afternoon open bar and appetizers. Take your happy hour to a new level! It's always a party on a train! Ticket purchase required. |
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| June 13, 2020 | Tyler Cattle Barons' Gala |
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June 13, 2020
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36th Annual Tomato Fest |
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June 19, 2020
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Romance On The Rails: Wines In The Pines Combine the natural romance of the rails with the deep flavors of wine and chocolate, making the senses work overtime while the rest of the body is relaxed and refreshed. On summer Friday evenings, it’s not just the stars that come out to play in Texas. As the sun slips behind the pine curtain, cool air sweeps through the branches signaling to passengers on Texas State Railroad’s evening excursion that the luminous moon-kissed skies will guide the way on for romance on the rails. |
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June 21, 2020
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Fathers Day Brunch Train Throw papa on the train this Fathers Day! There are four different classes from which to choose for this event. The menu will be the same for all cars. |
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June 22-26, 2020 |
UT Tyler Jazz Camp |
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June 24, 2020 |
UT Tyler Jazz Camp Jazz Jam Come hang out and listen to the fantastic students attending the UT Tyler Jazz Camp as they spend the evening jamming! Because of the generosity of True Vine, a portion of the evenings sales will be donated back to the UT Tyler Jazz Camp! |
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| July, 2020 | ||
July 2-5, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - July Market |
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| July 4, 2020 | Independence Day
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| July 4, 2020 | City of Longview’s 2020 Fireworks and Freedom Celebration Country music superstar Mark Chesnutt will be the headliner The festival will feature free outdoor concerts and an air-conditioned vendor hall with vendor and concession booths. Additional vendors will be located in the Longview Exhibit Center parking lot. The event will also feature carnival rides, a talent stage, and a water foam area. Inside the Maude Cobb Convention Center will be the Patriotic Pup Fashion Show, Family Feud Contest, and more activities and events. |
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July 10, 2020
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Romance on the Rails: Pints in the Pines On summer Friday evenings, it’s not just the stars that come out to play in Texas. As the sun slips behind the pine curtain, cool air sweeps through the branches signaling to passengers on Texas State Railroad’s evening excursion that the luminous moon-kissed skies will guide the way on for romance on the rails. |
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July 11, 2020
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Short Run Adult Happy Hour Train Call all your friends and co-workers, because we just broke tradition for adult happy hours! This summer, on select Saturday afternoons from 4 pm - 6 pm, you and your friends can jump onboard for an afternoon open bar and appetizers. Take your happy hour to a new level! It's always a party on a train! Ticket purchase required. |
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July 11, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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July 24, 2020
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Romance On The Rails: Wines In The Pines Combine the natural romance of the rails with the deep flavors of wine and chocolate, making the senses work overtime while the rest of the body is relaxed and refreshed. On summer Friday evenings, it’s not just the stars that come out to play in Texas. As the sun slips behind the pine curtain, cool air sweeps through the branches signaling to passengers on Texas State Railroad’s evening excursion that the luminous moon-kissed skies will guide the way on for romance on the rails. |
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July 25, 2020
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Short Run Adult Happy Hour Train Call all your friends and co-workers, because we just broke tradition for adult happy hours! This summer, on select Saturday afternoons from 4 pm - 6 pm, you and your friends can jump onboard for an afternoon open bar and appetizers. Take your happy hour to a new level! It's always a party on a train! Ticket purchase required. |
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July 30-August 2, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - August Market |
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| August, 2020 | ||
August 1, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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August 1, 2020
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Short Run Adult Happy Hour Train Call all your friends and co-workers, because we just broke tradition for adult happy hours! This summer, on select Saturday afternoons from 4 pm - 6 pm, you and your friends can jump onboard for an afternoon open bar and appetizers. Take your happy hour to a new level! It's always a party on a train! Ticket purchase required. |
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August 7, 2020
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Romance on the Rails: Pints in the Pines On summer Friday evenings, it’s not just the stars that come out to play in Texas. As the sun slips behind the pine curtain, cool air sweeps through the branches signaling to passengers on Texas State Railroad’s evening excursion that the luminous moon-kissed skies will guide the way on for romance on the rails. |
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August 15, 2020
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Short Run Adult Happy Hour Train Call all your friends and co-workers, because we just broke tradition for adult happy hours! This summer, on select Saturday afternoons from 4 pm - 6 pm, you and your friends can jump onboard for an afternoon open bar and appetizers. Take your happy hour to a new level! It's always a party on a train! Ticket purchase required. |
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August 29, 2020
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Tyler MORE THAN PINK Walk The MORE THAN PINK Walk (formerly Race for the Cure) is Susan G. Komen's commitment to go beyond breast cancer awareness and take ACTION. As our signature fundraising event, the MORE THAN PINK Walk is where we put aside everything else in our lives to share our stories, our laughter and our tears; to raise money to saves lives. Together we are more than one person dealing with this devastating disease, we are a community fighting back. We’re all in. Join us. |
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| September, 2020 | ||
September 3-6, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - September Market |
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September 11, 2020
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Romance On The Rails: Wines In The Pines Combine the natural romance of the rails with the deep flavors of wine and chocolate, making the senses work overtime while the rest of the body is relaxed and refreshed. On summer Friday evenings, it’s not just the stars that come out to play in Texas. As the sun slips behind the pine curtain, cool air sweeps through the branches signaling to passengers on Texas State Railroad’s evening excursion that the luminous moon-kissed skies will guide the way on for romance on the rails. |
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| September 11-19, 2020 | Gregg County Fair & Exposition |
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September 12, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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| September 25 - October 4, 2020 | East Texas State Fair |
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| October, 2020 | ||
October 1-4, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - October Market |
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October 1-31, 2020 |
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch On sale will be a huge variety of sizes, shapes, and prices of pumpkins including miniature pumpkins and gourds. Prices start as low as $.50 and are priced according to the size of the pumpkin you pick out. FREE Admission, FREE Train Rides, face painting and games galore for the kiddos. Plenty of Fall photo-ops including our latest addition, a Cinderella Carriage! And The Great Pumpkin!!!! Bring your family, neighbors and friends and join the fun! details on the web or phone 903.561.5703 |
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October 9-11, 2020 |
Jefferson Burn Benefit Known as the Burn Benefit - Continuing the ride for burn survivors. Each year in October when the days are cooler and beautiful, it is the time to be thinking about coming to Jefferson for the annual Bike Rally. |
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October 10, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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October 10-11, 2020 |
48th Annual Edom Arts Festival The 48th annual Edom Art Festival will take place in the lovely artists' community of Edom, Texas. Join the resident artists in welcoming 65 juried artists in the mediums of painting, photography, clay, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, wood, and mixed media. Local wineries, food trucks and artisan foods, and singer/songwriters will also adorn the meadow behind the galleries for a beautiful fall weekend celebrating the arts in East Texas. Enjoy the artist demonstration area with Raku firing by Randy Brodnax and blacksmithing by Lonnie Robinson, as well as an interactive kids creation station, and the lovely galleries and shops that Edom has to offer. Admission if free. Handicap parking available. |
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October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2020
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Pumpkin Patch Express The Pumpkin Patch will open at 9:00 a.m. and trains will depart at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Everyone who purchases entry into the Pumpkin Patch receives an open-air coach seat aboard a specifically designated train departure time. All passengers, young and old, are encouraged to come attired in their Halloween finest. |
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October 11, 2020
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Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival has proven itself to be one of the most premier and unique music and food experiences in Texas. The festival takes place on the brick streets of the downtown square in Tyler every May, featuring more than 20 of the most celebrated barbecue restaurants in Texas. Music happens for nearly 12 hours on two stages, with the main stage highlighting the biggest names in Texas and Red Dirt Music. |
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| October 15-18, 2020 | 87th Annual Texas Rose Festival
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October 26, 2020
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Jacksonville Chamber Trunk or Treat |
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October 29-November 1, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - November Market |
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| November, 2020 | ||
November 21, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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| December, 2020 | ||
December 2-5, 2020 |
2020 Mistletoe & Magic This holiday market is a collection of more than 90 specialty boutiques and merchants from all over the country showcasing antiques, artwork, gourmet foods, jewelry, seasonal decorations, housewares, adult and children’s clothing and much more. The weekend-long event is also host to brunches, style shows, and musical entertainment. |
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December 3-6, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - December Market |
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December 3, 2020
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Jacksonville Chamber Christmas Parade |
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December 12, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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| December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day
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NOTE: Events are always subject to change. Have a Tyler or East Texas event to post? The calendar focuses on long-standing events and those with widespread appeal and interest across Tyler and East Texas. |
Canton First Monday Trade Days Market Dates for 2020
The following Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday market dates for Canton First Monday Trade Days have been set for 2020.
IMPORTANT NOTE For current, up-to-date information on opening dates, we encourage you to contact the official owners and operators of First Monday Trade Days. The April 2-5, 2020 and the April 30-May 3 markets has been cancelled. |
| Market Month | Dates |
| January | January 2-5, 2020 |
| February | January 30 - February 2, 2020 |
| March | February 27 - March 1, 2020 |
| April | CANCELLED |
| May | CANCELLED |
| June | May 28-31, 2020 |
| July | July 2-5, 2020 |
| August | July 30 - August 2, 2020 |
| September | September 3-6, 2020 |
| October | October 1-4, 2020 |
| November | October 29 - November 1, 2020 |
| December | December 3-6, 2020 |
Visit the Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau for a complete listing of Tyler events, and the Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau for more East Texas events.
We also recommend a visit to the website of the Jacksonville Texas Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson and Marion County Texas Chamber of Commerce.
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