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2016/2017 FALL & WINTER EDITIONW W W . T E X A S F O R E S T T R A I L . C O M

Things to do & see inEast Texas

BEAUMONTOct 8: Dogtoberfest 2016765 Pearl Streetbeaumontcvb.com 409-838-2202Attention big barkers and little yappers: Bring your leash and your family to Dogtoberfest for a Furr-Filled day of Paws-it-tively fabulous events for all ages.

Feb 16-19: Boomtown Film & Music FestivalDowntown Beaumontboomtownfestival.com 409-422-9030At the Boomtown Film & Music Festival, music and film lovers alike come together to hear cutting-edge bands, see fiercely independent films, enjoy panel discussions and mingle with like-minded enthusiasts.

Mar 30 - Apr 9:South Texas State FairFord Park Event Centerymbl.org • 409-832-9991The YMBL South Texas State Fair is a long standing Southeast Texas tradition. Fairgrounds are filled to capacity with vendors offering funnel cakes, pork kabobs and fried deliciousness on-a-stick. Ride the rides, see the exhibits and visit the livestock barns!

BEAUMONTJan 7: 116th Drillers ReunionSpindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum spindletop.org • 409.880.1750Join us to celebrate the 116th Anniversary of the Lucas Gusher. There will be fun for everybody - Re-enactments, demonstrations, games, music, crafts, food and more! Celebrate one of Texas’ biggest feats of innovation and ingenuity!

CENTEROct 6, 7, 8: 40th AnnualEast Texas Poultry FestivalDowntown Square • shelbycountychamber.com • 936-598-3682Annual East Texas Poultry Festival saluting the poultry industry. Arts & Crafts, 3-day carnival, live entertainment, food vendors, photography show, quilt show, Can-A-Rama, chicken clucking contest, poultry judging and auction

Dec 3: Santa’s Christmas ParadeDowntown Center Square shelbycountychamber.com 936-598-3682Santa’s Christmas Parade has lighted holiday floats, special Grand Marshal, Marching bands and Santa Claus.

CONROEOct 1: The Conroe, TX CBR Bull ManiaLone Star Convention & Expo Center PlayInConroe.com • 936-522-3500The Road to Cheyenne winds its way through Conroe for the 3rd Annual Conroe, TX CBR Bull Mania Championship Bull Riding competition. World class bulls and bull riders take center stage in this battle royale.

Oct 14-16: Conroe Cajun Catfish FestivalHistoric Downtown Conroeconroecajuncatfishfestival.com • 936-522-3500The streets of downtown Conroe come alive with three days of continuous live music on three stages as the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival returns for its 27th year. Special headliner this year is renowned Texas Country artist, Pat Green.

Nov 13-21: The Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship by Magellan OutdoorsLake Conroe • PlayInConroe.com936-522-3500Championship bass fishing returns to the blue waters of beautiful 22,000-acre Lake Conroe. Anglers from across the region converge to see who will walk away with the title and the biggest fish tale.

CADDO MOUNDS - ALTO Oct 22: El Camino Real de los Tejas FestivalCaddo Mounds State Historic Sitethc.state.tx.us • 936-858-3218Travel back in time on the historic El Camino Real! Enjoy food, fun, folk life demonstrations, music, guided  hikes, archaeology month activities, and more.

CLARKSVILLEOct 1: 37th Annual Red River County Historical Society Fall Bazaar & 11th Annual Rotary Duck Race

Courthouse Grounds • redrivercoc.com • (903) 427-2645Enjoy art and craft booths, children’s corner and food venders at the Fall Bazaar, a duck race down Delaware Creek, and live music throughout the day.

CROCKETTNov 19: Christmas in CrockettDowntown Crockett • crockettareachamber.org • 936-544-2359On Saturday, Nov 19, from 10am until 5pm, the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 35th Annual Christmas in Crockett. Over 200 art, crafts, and food vendors will showcase their holiday wares.

Since 1983. 200 Arts and crafts booths, food and live entertainment celebrating the season and the arrival of Santa.

HUGHES SPRINGSOct 7 & 8: Northeast Texas Treasure TrailsCommunity Wide • hughesspringstxusa.com • 903-639-7519Multi City-wide Garage Sales, spanning 7 cities and 4 counties. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for maps in the Hughes Springs area.

the Legacy Event Centerhughesspringstxusa.com

903-639-7519 or 903-639-1095

Nov 21:Holiday on First Street-Cork & ForkVendors and local businesses gather in one location to help you get a jump on Holiday shopping, while you experience the variety of wines offered from regional vineyards.

Dec 11: The Foto Sisters String & Vocal Trio Join us in a delightful Christmas Concert featuring The Foto Sisters String & Vocal Trio. Contact Hughes Springs City Hall at 903-639-7519, or The Legacy Event Center at 903-639-1095, for ticket availability.

HUNTSVILLESept 17-18: Huntsville Antique ShowWalker County Fair Grounds huntsvilleantiqueshow.com • 936-295-4162Over 65 quality dealers from across the United States offering a wide array of antiques to suit every budget and taste.

Sept 25: Texas 10 Series RaceSHSU Bowers Stadiumtexas10series.com/races/about-huntsville • 936-588-9966The 10 Mile race is set around Sam Houston State University and will challenge runners. It will be a two loop 5 mile course and pass such landmarks as the “Prison Cemetery” and “Bearkat Stadium.”

Oct 1: Fair on the SquareHistoric Downtown Squarechamber.huntsville.tx.us • 936-295-811342nd Annual Fair on the Square! Bring the whole family and shop, eat and have fun. Many unique items including hand crafted items, jewelry, apparel and many more treasures.

*PHOTO: Kathy White - Gladewater, TX

JEFFERSONDec 1-3, & 8-10: Candlelight Tour of HomesJeffersonCandlelight.com 903-665-7064Visit historic Jefferson, Texas this holiday season. Experience the warmth of an old-fashioned Christmas and see lavishly decorated Victorian homes.

34th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes:

The Beard House, 212 North Vale Atkins-Castleman Home , 407 East Walker The Dotson Home Place, 304 North Walnut First Baptist Church Historic Parsonage, 523 North Polk

Jan 27 - 29: Quilts on the Bayoujeffersonquiltshow.com903-935-2235 or 903-926-6695 The 17th annual “Quilts on the Bayou” promises a dazzling array of contemporary, vintage, and antique quilts. Enjoy  Workshops, Demonstrations, Lectures, Special Exhibits, and a Merchant Mall. Don’t miss out on the Raffle Quilt, Door Prizes, and Cash Awards.

Feb 24 - 26: Mardi Gras Uprivermardigrasupriver.com • 903-665-2672All day attractions, live music, children’s carnival, arts and crafts vendors and food vendors. Grand Parade 2pm on Saturday and Children’s Parade on Sunday at 2pm.

GLADEWATERSept 17 & 18: 43rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival gladewaterartsandcrafts.com One of the oldest fall festivals in East Texas with artisan goods, woodcrafts, hand-carved items, ceramics, dolls, needlework and handmade jewelry. Homemade pastries and other goodies will also be available. Antique dealers will have items on display in malls and individual shops. Don’t miss the Lee Library book sale.

Oct 1: 13th Annual Gladewater Black Rodeo Gladewater arena realcowboyassociation.com 903-753-3165For 13 years, the “Baddest Show on Dirt” has lit up the Gladewater Rodeo Arena, featuring the best stars of the Black Rodeo circuit. The competition will include traditional events, such as calf roping, bulldogging steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing, bareback riding, team roping and bull riding. Come out and see some of the best rodeo anywhere. It’s guaranteed fun for the entire family!

Nov 12 & Dec 6: Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville” Antique District • gladewatermainstreet.com • 903-845-5501

Kick-off the season in the “Antique Capital of East Texas.” With a warm winter welcome to all East Texas visitors on November 12 at the Holiday Open House and December 6 for the Christmas Parade. Stores open late, seasonal entertainment, Texas style hospitality. Think Antiques for Christmas!

KILGOREOct 1-2: Avalon-

Faire Oktoberfestavalonfaire.com

903-985-0165Break out your lederhosen and head to Avalon-Faire in Kilgore for their inaugural Oktoberfest. The annual event will feature entertainment, vendors, games, contests, German food and German and domestic beer.

Nov 3: East Texas Oilmen’s Chili CookoffCommerce Street DowntownVisitKilgore.com • 903-984-5571This event showcases oil/gas companies from a 4-state region competing for the title of the #1 Chili Team in the Oilfield. Over 10,000 people join us for the event featuring over 100 chili teams, live entertainment and other activities.

Nov 6-10: East Texas Pipe Organ FestivalVarious Locationseasttexaspipeorganfestival.com903-987-0317This cultural event features more than a dozen concerts on various Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organs found in East Texas and Louisiana. The festival includes recitals on instruments in Kilgore, Longview & Shreveport, Louisiana; exhibits and other private functions.

MAGNOLIAFeb 25: Mardi Gras on The StrollThe Stroll, Magnolia, TXcityofmagnolia.com281.356.2266 Ext. 3Mardi Gras on The Stroll and Cajun Cook-Off. Join the Official Host City of The Texas Renaissance Festival in celebrating Mardi Gras on The Stroll & Cajun Cook-Off. Live music, artisans, vendors, rides, games, drinks and food! Free admission and parking.

MOUNT VERNONOct 21-22: Mount Vernon Food & Wine FestivalDowntown Plaza • mtvernonfoodandwine.com • 903 537 4070Enjoy a magical dinner at the Harvest on Main Friday night including a 5 course meal with pairings catered by Los Pinos Vineyards. Saturday brings wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, and culinary shopping on the beautiful downtown plaza.

Dec 1-11: Santa Claus is Comin’ to TownDowntown Mount Vernon facebook.com/santaclausmountvernon • 903 537 4070Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town! Come enjoy a new expanded holiday celebration around the historic square. Featuring ice skating, Santa’s Village with vendors and kids’ games, a lighted parade, tour of homes, chili cook off, pet parade, and more!

NACOGDOCHESNov 4-6: Vintage Market Days “Woodland Romance”Nacogdoches Expo & Civic Center visitnacogdoches.org • 888-564-7351An upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and more. You don’t want to miss this 3-day event.

Nov 11-30: Fall Foliage TrailCitywide • visitnacogdoches.org • 888-564-7351

Deep East Texas is home to the most beautiful and scenic fall foliage in Texas. The rolling hills and towering forests set this region apart from any other. Trail maps are available online and at the Visitor’s Center in downtown.

Nov 13-Dec 10: Nine Flags Festival

Downtown nineflagsfestival.com

888-564-7351Don’t miss events including: East Texas Half Marathon, Wassail Fest, Millard’s Crossing Old-Fashioned Christmas, Jingle Bell Run 5K, Lighted Parade & Fireworks, Tour of Homes, ‘Tis the Season Christmas Exhibit, Holiday in the Pines shopping event and more.

MOUNT PLEASANTOct 8: Everything Texas Ranch RunPriefert Ranch facebook.com/everythingtexasranchrun • 903-572-8567Hit the trails on the legendary Priefert Ranch located in Mount Pleasant. 5K and 15K trail races begin at 8am. Top male and female winners will receive $100 prizes. 1K fun run begins at 9:30am. Registration is now open!

Oct 8: Everything Texas Uncorked Wine FestivalCamp Langstonfacebook.com/uncorkedwinefestival • 903-572-8567Sample the wines of Texas, enjoy delicious food from local chefs, shop from a variety of regional artisans and enjoy live music all day. $5 entry for guests 21 and older. Guests receive a wine tote and sampling glass. 2-8pm .

Nov 11-12: Deck the HallsMount Pleasant Civic Center

mtpleasanttx.com • 903-572-8567Come experience the sights and sounds of the season at this holiday shopping extravaganza! Shop from over 50 vendors, and find something for everyone on your Christmas list! $5 entry at the door for adults. Discounts for seniors and military.

PALESTINEOct 22: Hot Pepper FestivalMain Street Districtvisitpalestine.com903-723-3014Cool off at “The Hottest little Festival in Texas.” Enjoy a Pepper Eating Contest, Arts & Crafts, Unique Food Vendors, Kid’s Zone, Beer Gardens & Live Music all day and into the evening featuring Jack Ingram.

Nov 18-Dec 31:Christmas in PalestineCitywide visitpalestine.com 903-723-3014Tis’ the Season in Palestine, Texas. Enjoy The Polar Express Train Ride™, Food & Wine Events, Frost Fest, the Grinch’s Lair at the Historic Anderson County Jail, concerts, live shows and much more.

Feb 18: Taste of New Orleans: Mardi Gras CelebrationMain Street District • visitpalestine.com • 903-723-3014The annual celebration of Louisiana-style cuisine showcases the talents of local chefs, foodies, and wineries. The festivities include free food demonstrations and samples.

NEDERLANDWindmill and Acadian House Museums1500 Boston Avenue • nederlandtx.com • 409-722-0279Discover Dutch history in Southeast Texas. Visit two great museums in one park! Located in historic downtown Nederland, Texas. Call for hours.

PORT ARTHURThe Museum of the Gulf Coast

museumofthegulfcoast.org 409-984-6446

Oct 8-Jan 14: “Wildlife” Wildlife features the art of Albert Faggard and Vickie McMillan, acclaimed wildlife artists from Southeast Texas.  A children’s art contest will accompany the exhibit. Prizes awarded October 8th.

Feb 4-Apr 29: “Electricity” A shocking exhibition on loan from the Franklin Institute.  Composed of 16 hands-on classic electrical experiments developed by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and others.

May 7-Aug 26: “Betting, Booze, and Brothels”A brand-new exhibition featuring scandalous stories from Texas and Louisiana. The exhibit showcases the history of vice and organized crime in this region from Prohibition to the James Commission of the 1960s.

PITTSBURGNortheast Texas Rural Heritage MuseumThe Farmstead, 206 Mt. Pleasant StreetThe Depot, 204 West Marshall • pittsburgtexasmuseum.comTwo award-winning museums: The Farmstead depicts life on a turn-of-the century farm. The Depot housed in a restored 1901 Cotton Belt Railroad Depot showcases a working telegraph office, the history of the poultry industry, and a full-sized replica of the Ezkiel flying machine (believed to have flown the year prior to the Wright Brothers’ first flight). Open Thursday-Saturday; 10am- 4pm.

TYLEROct 2016: Tyler Rose SeasonThroughout Tyler • visittyler.com/roseseason • 903-592-1661Join us as we celebrate Rose Season throughout the month of October. We invite you to be our guest at dozens of community events that are sure to be fun for everyone culminating in the pinnacle event: Texas Rose Festival.

Nov–Dec: Rose City ChristmasThroughout Tyler visittyler.com/christmas • 903-592-1661Throughout November and December, enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season with a variety of fun community events and a multitude of shopping events, including Mistletoe & Magic, the largest shopping extravaganza in the region.

TEXARKANAPerot Theatre

Downtown Texarkana perottheatre.com • 903-792-4992

Oct 22: The Aluminum ShowAfter over a decade of touring worldwide, Aluminum Group is thrilled to present the spectacular, new Aluminum Show. This new and unique show brings the material, the music and the artists together on stage in a magical, mystery-filled creation.

Nov 4: Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen in ConcertJoin Texas songwriters Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen for a legendary acoustic performance at the historic Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana.

Jan 20: Adam Trent: The Next Generation of MagicAdam Trent is described as “Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield.” Adam is taking the magic world by storm, blending dancing and singing to his own original pop music with innovative stage illusions, charming wit, and emotion.

Sept ------------------------------------------------------14-29 KILGORE, TX: Kilgore Fall Film Festival • foothillsentertainment.com17 KILGORE, TX: S.A.F.F.E. Day Special Abilities Family Fun Day • saffeda.org17-18 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Huntsville Antique Show • huntsvilleantiqueshow.com17-18 GLADEWATER, TX: Annual Arts & Crafts Festival • gladewaterartsandcrafts.com21-24 CLARKSVILLE, TX: Red River County Fair • redrivercoc.com24 MAGNOLIA, TX: Stroll Thru the Renaissance • cityofmagnolia.com

Oct ------------------------------------------------------- 1 BEAUMONT, TX: Fire Prevention & Family Safety Festival • firemuseum@beaumonttexas.gov1 CONROE, TX: The Conroe, TX: CBR Bull Mania • PlayInConroe.com1 GLADEWATER, TX: 13th Annual Gladewater Black Rodeo • realcowboyassociation.com 1 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Fair on the Square • chamber.huntsville.tx.us1 KILGORE, TX: East Texas Burn Run • brotherskeepersmc.com1-31 TYLER, TEXAS, TX: Tyler Rose Season • visittyler.com/roseseason6-8 CENTER, TX: 40th East Texas Poultry Festival • shelbycountychamber.com7-8 HUGHES SPRINGS, TX: Northeast TexasTreasure Trails • hughessprings.tx.usa.com7-9 KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com 7-9 CLARKSVILLE, TX: Gateway to Texas Tandem Bicycle Tour • redrivercoc.com 8 BEAUMONT, TX: Dogtoberfest 2016 • beaumontcvb.com8 KILGORE, TX: Boomtown Sounds Concert - Blackwood Brothers • kilgoreconcerts.com8 MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Everything Texas Ranch Run • facebook.com/everythingtexasranchrun8 MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Everything Texas Wine Festival • facebook.com/uncorkedwinefestival 8-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org13 - 16 JEFFERSON, TX: Texas Sounds • texassounds.org 14-16 CONROE, TX: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival • conroecajuncatfishfestival.com14-16 KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com 21-23 KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com 21-22 MOUNT VERNON, TX: Mount Vernon Food and Wine Festival • mtvernonfoodandwine.com22 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Butterfly Festival • Huntsvilletexas.com22 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Great Muddy Escape • thegreatmuddyescape.com22 PALESTINE, TX: Hot Pepper Festival • visitpalestine.com22 TEXARKANA, TX: The Aluminum Show • perottheatre.com22 ALTO, TX: El Camino Real de los Tejas Festival • thc.state.tx.us 28-31 KILGORE, TX: Avalon Faire – Oktoberfest • avalonfaire.com

Nov -------------------------------------------------------1-30 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org1-30 TYLER, TEXAS, TX: Rose City Christmas • visittyler.com/christmas4 CENTER, TX: Taste of the Holidays • shelbycountychamber.com4 & 5 CENTER, TX: Pinecone & Mistletoe Christmas Market • shelbycountychamber.com4-6 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Vintage Market Days “Woodland Romance” • visitnacogdoches.org5 KILGORE, TX: Boomtown Sounds Concert - Melinda Doolittle • kilgoreconcerts.com5 JEFFERSON, TX: History, Haunts & Legends • jeffersonghostwalk.com 6-10 KILGORE, TX: East Texas Pipe Organ Festival • easttexaspipeorganfestival.com10-12 MAGNOLIA, TX: Cooking4Courage BBQ Cook-Off • tufffoundation.org 11-12 MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Deck the Halls • mtpleasanttx.com11-30 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Fall Foliage Trail • visitnacogdoches.org12 BEAUMONT, TX: Spindletop Equestrian Day • spindletop.org12 GLADEWATER, TX: Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville” • gladewatermainstreet.com13-21 CONROE, TX: Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship • PlayInConroe.com13-30 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Nine Flags Festival • nineflagsfestival.com17-30 KILGORE, TX: Christmas Under the Stars • VisitKilgore.com19 CROCKETT, TX: Christmas in Crockett • crockettareachamber.org21 HUGHES SPRINGS, TX: Holiday on First Street-Cork & Fork • hughesspringstxusa.com26 JEFFERSON, TX: Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, & Rail of Lights • jefferson-texas.com

*please check websites for updates & changes.

DeC -----------------------------------------------------1-3 JEFFERSON, TX: Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes • JeffersonCandlelight.com 1-11 MOUNT VERNON, TX: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town • mountvernonmainstreet.com1-10 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Nine Flags Festival • nineflagsfestival.com1-15 KILGORE, TX: Christmas Under the Stars • VisitKilgore.com1-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org1-31 TYLER, TEXAS, TX: Rose City Christmas • visittyler.com/christmas2 NACOGDOCHES, TX: Millard’s Crossing Old-Fashioned Christmas • millardscrossing.org 2-3 JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com9 10 JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com2-4 MOUNT PLEASANT, TX: Christmas on the Square • mtpleasanttx.com3 CENTER, TX: Santa’s Christmas Parade • shelbycountychamber.com3 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Journey Through Bethlehem • journeythroughbethlehem.com3 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Huntsville for the Holiday • huntsvilletexas.com3 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Huntsville Holiday Home Tour • thewynnehome.com 3 MAGNOLIA, TX: Magnolia Hometown Christmas in Unity Park • cityofmagnolia.com6 GLADEWATER, TX: Christmas Tyme in “Gusherville” • gladewatermainstreet.com8-10 JEFFERSON, TX: Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes • JeffersonCandlelight.com 10 BEAUMONT, TX: Christmas in Boomtown • spindletop.org11 HUGHES SPRINGS, TX: The Foto Sisters Trio in Concert • hughesspringstx.usa.com16-17 JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com23-24 JEFFERSON, TX:Rail of Lights Christmas Train • railoflights.com

Jan -------------------------------------------------------1-14 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Wildlife” • museumofthegulfcoast.org7 BEAUMONT, TX: 116th Drillers Reunion • spindletop.org20 TEXARKANA, TX: Adam Trent• perottheatre.com27-29 JEFFERSON, TX: “Quilts on the Bayou” • jeffersonquiltshow.com

Feb ------------------------------------------------------4-28 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Electricity” • museumofthegulfcoast.org16-19 BEAUMONT, TX: Boomtown Film & Music Festival • boomtownfestival.com18 PALESTINE, TX: Taste of New Orleans • visitpalestine.com24-26 JEFFERSON, TX: Mardi Gras Upriver • mardigrasupriver.com25 MAGNOLIA, TX: Mardi Gras on The STroll • cityofmagnolia.com

mar --------------------------------------------------------1-9 BEAUMONT, TX: South Texas State Fair • ymbl.org1-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Electricity” • museumofthegulfcoast.org 2 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Independence Day - Baptized Texan • huntsvilletexas.com2-5 CLARKSVILLE, TX: Wade T. Witmer Memorial Wild Hog Hunt • redrivercoc.com 11-12 HUNTSVILLE, TX: Rusty Chippy Hippy Vintage Show • Huntsvilleantiqueshow.com 11 MAGNOLIA, TX: BGeo Magnolia Miles BP MS-150 Recommended Ride • magnoliatexas.org24-26 JEFFERSON, TX: Route 49 Motorcycle Rally •route49rally.com 30-31 BEAUMONT, TX: South Texas State Fair • ymbl.org

apr -------------------------------------------------------1-29 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Electricity” • museumofthegulfcoast.org14-16 JEFFERSON, TX: Outlaws National Classic Car Show • outlawnationals.com15 MAGNOLIA, TX: Depot Day • magnoliatx.historicalsociety.com 20-23 JEFFERSON, TX: Annual Diamond Don’s Vintage Motocross Race • diamonddon.com

may ------------------------------------------------------5-7 JEFFERSON, TX: 70th Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes • jeffersonpilgrimage.com7-31 PORT ARTHUR, TX: “Betting, Booze, and Brothels” • museumofthegulfcoast.org13 MAGNOLIA, TX: Corks & Canvas on The Stroll • cityofmagnolia.com

Museums & Ongoing Exhibits ------------------------------ALTO, TX: Caddo Mounds State Historic Site • thc.state.tx.us BEAUMONT, TX: Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum • spindletop.org BEAUMONT, TX: Fire Museum of Texas • firemuseum@beaumonttexas.govNEDERLAND, TX: Windmill & Acadian House Museums • nederlandtx.com PITTSBURG, TX: The Farmstead & Depot Museum • pittsburgtexasmuseum.comPORT ARTHUR, TX: The Museum of the Gulf Coast • museumofthegulfcoast.org

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

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

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

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