Tyler & East Texas Event Calendar for 2022
 Texas Rose Festival Court at the Queen's Coronation |
Our Tyler Texas calendar lists selected festivals, conventions, conferences, shows, expos, fairs, art shows, parades, and other large 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 2022 East Texas annual festivals and fairs
IMPORTANT NOTE 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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| January, 2022 | ||
January 28-30, 2022 |
East Texas Boat and RV Show There will be a selection of campers, travel trailers, powerboats, luxury cruisers, and fishing boats from dealers in the East Texas area on display during the three-day event, as well as exhibitors including outfitters, tackle dealers, and more. Shoppers will have the opportunity to touch, see, and compare before buying, and boat and RV dealers will be offering special pre-season savings and show specials. |
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January 29, 2022
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Charles Yang - Violin Superstar Time for Three’s Charles Yang “plays classical violin with the charisma of a rockstar” (Boston Globe). From Bach to Ravel to the music of Queen, this concert showcases Yang’s virtuosity in spanning the genres of classical, rock, Broadway, and more. |
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| February, 2022 | ||
February 3, 2022
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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical This event tells the Tony and Grammy Award-winning true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. |
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February 3-6, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - February Market |
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February 11-13, 2022 |
Home and Design Show Each February, the East Texas Builders Association along with builders and associates of ETBA, showcase the services they offer. The public can visit with each vendor and get to know their products and services. |
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February 12, 2022 |
3rd Kilgore ArtWalk Join the Merchants of Downtown Kilgore as we celebrate the arts at the 3rd Kilgore ArtWalk! Artists, artisans, and creators of many different varieties will have their work on display and for sale. There will be demonstrations, food, and fun for all. Kilgore Mercantile & Music will be hosting their monthly Bluegrass and Blue Bell music session from 4:00-8:00pm, so be sure to check them out as well! There's no cost to attend and no cost for artists to set up. |
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February 14, 2022 |
Valentine's Day
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February 17, 2022
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Naturally7 “Vocal Play” group, Naturally7, is thrilled to bring their jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics to the Cowan Center! More than just a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers, these seven incredible artists transform their voices into actual human |
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February 18, 2022
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Smith County Master Garden Association (SCMGA) By Smith County Master Gardener Andi Rathbone. Texas summers are famous not only for their heat, but, the length of time we must endure that heat. Topics will include the effect of heat on plants, what heat zones are, and what plants thrive in our sizzling Texas summers. |
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February 19, 2022 |
Race for Hope Full, Half, 5K and Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run all starting and ending in historic Downtown Lufkin. Runners will undertake a quick and flat course through the Deep Pineywoods of East Texas. |
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February 25, 2022
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Mutts Gone Nuts! |
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February 26, 2022
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Rock the Classics II Rock the Classics II features mash-ups of your favorite pop tunes spanning 6 decades with their unlikely counterparts from classical music. Beyoncé and Schubert. Tennessee Waltz and a Mozart country dance. Pachelbel and Maroon 5. Joining Richard Lee and the ETSO on stage are local musical superstars The Stanley's BBQ All-Star Band, The Magills, and more! It’s a night to rock your socks off! |
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February 26, 2022
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Mardi Gras / Gumbo Cook-off |
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| March, 2022 | ||
March 1, 2022 |
Mardi Gras
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March 1, 2022
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story Relive all of your favorites—“Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “The Sound of Silence”—with this immersive concert-style theater show chronicling the amazing journey shared by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. This story follows their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, through their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s, to their dramatic split in 1970. |
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March 2, 2022 |
Texas Independence Day
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March 3-6, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - March Market |
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March 5, 2022
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Fiddler on the Roof Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. With iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” the performance is a perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. |
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March 5, 2022 |
2022 East Texas Literary Symposium |
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March 5, 2022
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9th Annual FRESH 15 Race - 15K, 5K and 1K Both FRESH 15 courses take runners on a journey through South Tyler and the beautiful Hollytree Country Club! Both courses include the challenging Heartbreak Hill. The Lil’ FRESHie 1K is for runners under the age of 12. |
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March 15, 2022
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Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Tyler’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory … to a lucky few. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper! |
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| March 17, 2022 | St. Patrick's Day
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March 18, 2022
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Smith County Master Garden Association (SCMGA) Greg Grant, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent for Smith County will teach us about some of the showiest and most common East Texas butterflies, the plants that host them, and plants they nectar on. |
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March 19, 2022 |
84th Annual Dogwood Festival Parade at 9:00am, and festival from 10:00am to 5:00pm The Dogwood Festival is the longest running dogwood festival in the state of Texas and is held in the charming Historic Downtown and Old Town district of Palestine, Texas. The Festival kicks off the first of three weekends of the Dogwood Celebration with locals and guests celebrating the season of beautiful Dogwood blooms of East Texas. Live music, art, specialty products, food vendors, kids activities and more will fill the city the third weekend in March!! |
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March 19, 2022 |
East Texas Auto and Cycle Show |
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March 19 - April 2, 2022 |
Tyler County Dogwood Festival |
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| March 20, 2022 | First Day of Spring
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March 22, 2022
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Viva Momix Internationally known for their gravity defying dance and illusion,Viva Momix, choreographed by Momix Artistic Director and Founder Moses Pendleton, combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent to create an entertaining multimedia experience that will surprise, enchant and astonish your family! |
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March 24 - April 3, 2022 |
78th YMBL South Texas State Fair details on the web and on Facebook |
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March 25 - April 10, 2022 |
Tyler Azalea & Spring Flower Trail
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March 26, 2022 |
Tyler Azalea 10K and 5K |
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March 26, 2022
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One Night in Memphis |
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March 26, 2022
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Beethoven@251 ETSO celebrates Beethoven’s with three of his works never performed by ETSO including two overtures and his Grosse Fugue. As Beethoven was Haydn’s most celebrated pupil, it’s only fitting to feature Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C performed by British soloist Colin Carr. Beethoven’s music inspired Schubert just as it continues to inspire musicians and listeners more than two centuries later. |
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March 29, 2022 |
2022 ETGS Prospect & Tech Expo Hundreds of exhibitors and attendees will meet to view the best prospects in the Ark-La-Tex region, as well as the latest in geophysical, geological, and exploration technology from software and service companies. Distinguished guest speakers present talks in morning and afternoon sessions to address the most exciting topics of the day. |
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March 31 - April 3, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - April Market |
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| April, 2022 | ||
April 2, 2022
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11th Annual Tyler Run for Autism JOIN US FOR YEAR 11........AND THE 10K IS BACK! TRA is a high energy, community event for all! We were founded in 2012 in order to help local children with autism afford critical medical treatment. Our event is fully sponsored so that 100% of proceeds can go to children enrolled at the Treatment and Learning Center for Children with Autism. Please note, only paid registrants will receive a swag bag and race day t-shirts, so register today! |
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April 2 - May 1, 2022
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Avalon Faire Pass through the gates of Avalon and be transported to the time of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table! Escape from the bustle of modern life and spend a day (or a weekend) in our magical realm amidst marvels and merriment and music that make your spirit soar. |
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April 9, 2022 |
Paris Wine Fest 2022 A wonderful assortment of regional delectable delights will be on hand to be enjoyed. From bite-size treats to gourmet sweets, come sample everything the fine eateries of Paris, Texas and surrounding cities have to offer. The Paris Texas Wine Fest will take place in Historic Downtown Paris, Texas and many of our fantastic downtown businesses and shops will be our hosts for this event. So while treating yourself to fine wine, feel free to see what all Downtown Paris has to offer. |
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April 15-16, 2022 |
37th Annual East Texas Gusher Days Arts & Crafts, food, bass tournament, car show, chil cookoff, street dance and more! |
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April 17, 2022 |
Easter Sunday
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April 22, 2022
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Smith County Master Garden Association (SCMGA) By Jay White, editor of Texas Gardener Magazine. 90% of the cut flowers sold in the U.S. are now grown overseas. While beautiful, the international trade in cut flowers comes at a high cost to the environment and the people who grow them. Learn how to “save the world” by growing your own cut flowers or supporting the American producers that provide an environmentally responsible alternative to American consumers. Selected guests get to make their own homemade floral arrangements using techniques discussed in the lecture. |
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April 22-24, 2022 |
10th Annual - The 1836 Chuckwagon Race The 1836 takes place during the celebration of Texas’s Independence every year at the Diamond B Ranch in Neches, Texas. There are multiple divisions of wagon races, a cowboy style match race, pasture roping, barrel race, and a mounted shooting competition. This is truly a unique Western event you don’t want to miss! |
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April 23, 2022
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Yesterday & Today: An Interactive Beatles Experience |
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April 25-26, 2022 |
Western Weekend Trail rides, Rodeo, Trail ride Parade and topped with a Western Dance are events to not miss this weekend. |
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April 26, 2022
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Celtic Woman Grammy-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman returns in 2022 with a brand-new show, Postcards from Ireland. Embrace an evening of angelic voices, breathtaking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, transporting you from your theatre seat to the lush landscapes of the Emerald Isle. With Irish dancers, bagpipers and an array of traditional Irish instruments — including the bodhran, tin whistle and uilleann pipes — this dynamic and multi-talented group has captivated audiences all around the world. |
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April 28 - May 1, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - May Market |
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April 29, 2022 |
National Arbor Day
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April 30, 2022
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Season Finale - Jon Kimura Parker, Piano The season comes to a close with a stellar evening of music. Pianist Jon Kimura Parker returns to perform George Gershwin's Concert in F. Richard Lee and the ETSO are also joined by the Tyler Legacy Chamber Orchestra for a special side-by-side performance. |
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April 30, 2022
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Celebration of Camille Saint Saens |
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| May, 2022 | ||
May 7, 2022 |
Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival |
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May 13-14, 2022 |
11th Annual Piney Woods Wine Festival Live music, arts & crafts vendors, food vendors ... and wine! |
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May 20, 2022
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Smith County Master Garden Association (SCMGA) By Smith County Master Gardener Elizabeth Waldrop. Gardens that are planted to be at their most beautiful in the evening and by moonlight are a magical sensory experience. They also allow gardeners who are busy during the day to experience their gardens when they have time to enjoy them. Also discussed are historic night gardens, basic design plans for your own and the enchanting plants that bring these gardens to life. |
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May 30, 2022 |
Memorial Day
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| June, 2022 | ||
June 2-5, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - June Market |
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June 4-12, 2022 |
Tyler Parade of Homes |
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June 11, 2022
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Madagascar the Musical Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar the Musical follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. |
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June 11, 2022 |
Tyler Cattle Barons' Gala The event supports the Americn Cancer Society. This year's theme is "Neon Rose". Enjoy an evening of wonderful food, mainstream entertainment, our gaming tables, live and silent auctions, and so much more. Country artist Jon Wolfe will be the headliner. All who attend will enjoy their evening! |
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June 11, 2022 |
Texas Blueberry Festival As the only state-sanctioned blueberry festival in Texas, this delicious annual event attracts more than 19,000 people to downtown Nacogdoches on the second Saturday in June. Stay for the week or weekend and fill your calendar with a smorgasbord of activities. Visitors will enjoy live music, blueberry picking, auto exhibits, shopping and restaurant specials that will entertain and delight people of all ages! |
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June 11, 2022 |
38th Annual Tomato Fest For one week in June, Jacksonville becomes "Tomatoville"! Five blocks of Vendors, Food, Farmer's Market, Fried Green Tomatoes, Tomato Eating Contest (celebrity and kids), Tomato Peeling Contest (peel a tomato with your teeth), Tomato Packing Contest, Salsa Contest, Best Homegrown Contest, Live Entertainment, Talent Show, Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Soccer Tournament, Tennis Tournament, History Display, Top Tomato Poster Contest and much more. |
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June 11, 2022 |
6th Annual East Texas Music Festival |
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June 14, 2022 |
Flag Day
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June 16-17, 2022
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Blue Man Group More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group and now it’s your turn! The group returns to Tyler for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love — signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy. The men are still blue but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages. |
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June 17-19, 2022 |
Great Texas Balloon Race This is a world-class event attracting the very best competitive pilots from across the United States and the world. Considered by many of the pilots that compete at the Great Texas Balloon Race to be the best run event on the circuit, the Great Texas Balloon Race earned Longview the official designation as "The Balloon Capital of Texas" by the Governor of Texas in 1985. Competitive balloon flights are scheduled for the mornings of Friday through Sunday over Longview. Non-competition flights are planned for the afternoons of Friday and Saturday over Longview. Launch and landing sites change each day as they are always determined by wind and the weather. |
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| June 21, 2022 | First Day of Summer
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June 30 - July 3, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - July Market |
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| July, 2022 | ||
July 4, 2022 |
Independence Day
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July 8-9, 2022 |
Canton Texas Balloon Fest The Canton Texas Visitor Bureau hosts this two-day annual event each year. The festival has grown and now includes vendors of all kinds, great food, and art vendors showing off their pieces. Family fun activities are abundant bounce houses, car shows and the very popular 5K glow run on Friday night. Each year the festival highlights great East Texas Music with non-stop music all weekend. |
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July 28 - July 31, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - August Market |
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| August, 2022 | ||
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Coming Soon! |
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| September, 2022 | ||
September 1-4, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - September Market |
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September 5, 2022 |
Labor Day
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September 13-17, 2022 |
92nd Annual Rains County Fair The annual Fair offers something for everyone of all ages. Activities include a Pageant, Exhibit Hall, Livestock Show, Parade, Carnival, Arts and Crafts, Daily and Nightly entertainment, Mutton Bustin’ Contest, Adult and Youth Baked Goods Contests, Chili Cook-Off, Commercial Exhibits, great food and drink concessions, family fair fun, plus much more, all in one place. Every dollar raised helps fund the annual Fair, along with maintenance of the facilities and future improvements around the grounds and buildings. |
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| September 22, 2022 | First Day of Fall
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September 23 - October 2, 2022 |
East Texas State Fair |
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| October, 2022 | ||
October 13-16, 2022 |
89th Texas Rose Festival
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October 15, 2022 |
Longview Wine Festival 2022 Financial contributions and attendance at our event are essential to maintaining our programs and help us to provide caregiver resources. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors (and lawn chairs) to taste various wines from all over Texas and the United States and come see why folks have so much fun! |
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October 19-22, 2022 |
East Texas Yamboree A huge event, since 1935! Livestock show, queen's gala, coronation, tater trot, photography contests, fiddlers contest, parade, car show and more! |
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| November, 2022 | ||
November 5-13, 2022 |
Reel East Texas Film Festival Reel East Texas Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers. Located in the heart of the East Texas Piney Woods, Kilgore is unlike any other town in Texas. Its wildcatter spirit and workman mindset is ideally suited for independent filmmakers. City events, parties, mixers and other custom-tailored activities make the Reel East Texas Film Festival a can’t miss for all filmmakers. |
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November 11, 2022 |
Veterans' Day
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November 12, 2022 |
Remembrance 5K Run Finding ways to remember our loved ones is particularly meaningful, especially right before the holidays. Run or walk in memory of someone!! |
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November 24, 2022 |
Thanksgiving Day
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| December 21, 2022 | First Day of Winter
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December 25, 2022 |
Christmas Day |
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Canton First Monday Trade Days Market Dates for 2022
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAYS 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 following Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday market dates for Canton First Monday Trade Days have been set for and 2022:
| Market Month | Dates |
| January | December 30, 2021 - January 2, 2022 |
| February | February 3-6, 2022 |
| March | March 3-6, 2022 |
| April | March 31 - April 3, 2022 |
| May | April 28 - May 1, 2022 |
| June | June 2-5, 2022 |
| July | June 30 - July 3, 2022 |
| August | July 28 - 31, 2022 |
| September | September 1-4, 2022 |
| October | September 29 - October 2, 2022 |
| November | November 3-6, 2022 |
| December | December 1-4, 2022 |
Have a Tyler or East Texas event to post? The calendar focuses on large, long-standing events and those with widespread appeal and interest across Tyler and East Texas. |
For more Tyler and East Texas Event Information
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.
| Athens | Athens Texas Tourism |
| Canton | Canton Texas Visitors Bureau |
| Gladewater | Gladewater Texas Main Street Program |
| Henderson | Henderson Texas Department of Tourism |
| Jacksonville | Jacksonville Texas Tourism |
| Jefferson | Jefferson Texas Tourism Department |
| Kilgore | Kilgore Texas Tourism |
| Lindale | Lindale Texas Tourism |
| Marshall | Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Mineola | Mineola Texas Tourism |
| Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Palestine | Palestine Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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