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.
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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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| February, 2020 | ||
February 13-14, 2020
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East Texas Men in Harmony Barbershop Chorus |
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February 16, 2020
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An Evening of Romance Concert Spend Valentine's Day weekend with two Divas and Maestro Steichen at the Steinway, singing of love and romance. Introducing Metropolitan Opera sopranos Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora. details at www.LongviewSymphony.org or phone 903.236.9739 |
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February 20, 2020
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The Pointer Sisters The Pointer Sisters rose from singing at their father's church to achieving worldwide fame – securing a place in pop music history. After their first performance in Los Angeles at the Troubadour , critics called The Pointer Sisters " the most exciting thing to hit show business in years ." The group boasts countless U.S. top 20 hits including “ Slow Hand ,” “ 'Jump (For My Love) ,” “I’m So Excited,” and “ Fire .” The group has been showered with accolades and awards including three Grammys and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
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| February 21, 2020 | Harlem Globetrotters - "Pushing the Limits" World Tour |
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| February 21-23, 2020 | Home Products Show |
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February 25, 2020 |
Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Supper on Fat Tuesday We will have Jazz Music to help set the ambiance, hand out Marti Gras beads, and have a good time. This is all you can eat pancakes and sausages. Donations are gratefully accepted. This is the UMM of Frankston’s fundraiser for the year, which helps fund our charitable work. This includes our wheelchair ramp ministry, Feed the Hungry ministry, and support of the Clothes Closet and Rainbow House Food Pantry. |
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February 27, 2020
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Cuentos Performed by David Gonzales Cuentos paints a vivid picture of the people and the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world with colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America and the Bronx! From the silly antics of the Puerto Rican anti-hero “Juan Bobo” to the mysterious dealings and powers of the Orishas in a suite of Afro-Cuban stories, these tales are filled with memorable characters, fantastic plots and positive messages for children. Spanish language words are sprinkled throughout the stories and songs in such a way that young audiences can repeat and retain their sound and meaning. Solid entertainment and a great introduction to the marvelous world of Latino literature and culture. |
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February 27 - March 1, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - March Market |
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February 28 - March 28, 2020
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Rockin' Spring Break On The Rails College students and families of all ages! Bring your friends and have a party on the train! Consider our private caboose seating for 8, or our Presidential #1511 adult-only car seating up to 28. Either offer table side service for your adult and non-alcoholic beverage and snack purchases. Cheers to Spring Break 2020! |
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February 29, 2020
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Cirque Éloize Hotel Cirque Éloize Hotel is the story of a place and its transient travelers. A stopover where lives intersect briefly, just long enough for tales and memories to be forged! Let acrobatics, theatre, dance and live music guide you through this intimate refuge, styled with an avant-garde scenography inspired by the elegance of only the greatest hotels. |
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March 6-7, 2020 |
Annual Rummage Sale The sale will be held on Friday, March 6 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come rain or shine to this indoor sale where the items are clean and neatly displayed. There will be lots of treasures in the form of Christmas decorations, housewares, books, electronics, shoes, purses, jewelry, toys, and tools. This is the UMW of Frankston’s major fundraiser for the UMW missions. This includes our support of the Clothes Closet and Rainbow House Food Pantry. |
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March 7, 2020
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7th Annual FRESH 15 Includes 15K, 5K and Lil' FRESHie 1K for ages 12 and under There will be a staggered start for easier traffic flow. Due to parking constraints and road closures, all runners should line up by 7am in the corral according to the projected finish time. 5am-6:30am: Packet Pickup & New Registration details at bgcracing.com and on Facebook |
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March 7, 2020 |
Van Go Art Fair - Annual Tribute to Townes Van Zandt The late Townes Van Zandt is often referred to as the most influential Texas songwriter of the 20th century. Musician Steve Earle says he was “the best songwriter in the world.” Performers imbedded in Townes Van Zandt music honor the legend in song swap style during the Tribute event. They include Matt Harlan, Chris Edwards, Shane Rendon, Grady Lee, Nick Brumley, and Cole Allen. Other musicians are invited to bring instruments and continue the tribute in an open jam session after the show. |
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March 14, 2020
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Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair |
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March 14, 2020 |
32nd Annual Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour |
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| March 20 - April 5, 2020 | Azalea & Spring Flower Trail
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March 22, 2020
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Dogwood Celebration Brunch Train Passengers aboard Texas State Railroad will savor the flavor, and the sights, of east Texas. Expand all of your senses with a scrumptious 3-course meal and a front row seat to the Dogwood Days springtime show. |
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March 26, 2020
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning inspiring 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. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. |
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| March 27-28, 2020 | Tyler Quilt Show
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March 27-29, 2020
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Hope Open With Adult, Junior, and Senior levels of play, including Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, be prepared for a competitive tennis all-in-one tournament. Special Friday night activities for players and their families. The Hope Open Tennis Tournament benefits Living Alternatives, which offers hope and assistance to young women facing unplanned pregnancies. |
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March 28, 2020
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Symphonie fantastique Symphony fantastique: Épisode de la vie d'un artiste en cinq parties (An Episode in the Life of an Artist, in Five Parts) tells the story of an artist gifted with a lively imagination who has poisoned himself in the depths of despair because of hopeless, unrequited love. Yoav Talmi, guest conductor. |
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| April, 2020 | ||
April 2, 2020
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Menopause The Musical – Special Event The Musical ® - COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 18 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!® (Adult Humor) |
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April 2-5, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - April Market |
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April 3-5, 2020
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Longview Ballet Theatre Longview Ballet Theatre and Ballet West II are proud to present a magical retelling of Cinderella. Thirty local dancers will join the cast from Ballet West II as fairies, mice, butterflies, ponies and more. Choreographed by Ballet West Principal Ballet Master, Pamela Robinson Harris, this beautiful family series ballet is filled with magic, humor and a timeless love story. Gather your family and friends and join us for this fabulous fairy tale event. April 3 - 7:00 pm |
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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 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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April 30-May 3, 2020
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First Monday Trade Days - May Market |
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| May, 2020 | ||
May 2, 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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| 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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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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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 14-16, 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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| 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 19-21, 2020
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43rd Annual Great Texas Balloon Race Balloon flights begin Friday morning with a flight over the City of Longview and continue each morning through Sunday over the East Texas Regional Airport. Launch and landing sites change each day as they are always determined by wind and the weather. Balloon Glows on Friday and Saturday night entertain crowds with an awesome display of color and excitement. It's one of the most popular things to do at the event as the public is able to get up close and watch how balloons are inflated and operate. Live concerts Friday and Saturday nights following the Balloon Glow extend the entertainment into the late night. |
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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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| 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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| 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 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, 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 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:
| Market Month | Dates |
| January | January 2-5, 2020 |
| February | January 30 - February 2, 2020 |
| March | February 27 - March 1, 2020 |
| April | April 2-5, 2020 |
| May | April 30 - May 3, 2020 |
| 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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