Texans love their festivals and fairs, as evidenced by the hundreds of these events held each year. We celebrate just about every crop harvested, every indigenous dish, and every type of music that's played here.
Throughout the year, music, food, history and holidays inspire festivals and events of all sizes throughout East Texas.
Included below is a list of highlights of the extensive festival season and major events typically scheduled in East Texas
The list focuses on long-running festivals and those with widespread appeal.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Listed below are festivals normally scheduled most years.
Concern over the spread of the Coronavirus has resulted in cancellation or postponement 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.
Check with individual festival sponsors to determine the latest schedules and information. |
Highlights of the 2021 East Texas Festival Season (By City)
| Festival |
City |
Mardi Gras in Texas 2021
Parades and Events
|
All Over Texas |
Avinger Wine Festival
|
Avinger, Texas |
Wildflower Trails of Texas Festival
|
Avinger, Hughes Springs and Linden, Texas |
Drillers Reunion: Spindletop Anniversary
|
Beaumont, Texas |
Feral Hog Festival
|
Ben Wheeler, Texas |
Pioneer Days Festival
|
Brownsboro, Texas |
Autumn Stroll Festival
|
Canton, Texas |
Potlatch Festival
|
Carthage, Texas |
| Chandler Pow Wow |
Chandler, Texas |
| Edom Art Festival |
Edom, Texas |
Eagle Fest
|
Emory, Texas |
Annual Gallatin Gopher Fest
|
Gallatin, Texas |
East Texas Yamboree
|
Gilmer, Texas |
Roundup Rodeo
|
Gladewater, Texas |
Arts and Crafts Festival
|
Gladewater, Texas |
East Texas Gusher Days
|
Gladewater, Texas |
Golden Sweet Potato Festival
|
Golden, Texas |
Salt Festival
|
Grand Saline, Texas |
Main Street Festival
|
Grand Saline, Texas |
Lone Star Blues & Heritage Festival
|
Grapeland Texas |
East Texas Country Music Festival
|
Grapeland, Texas |
Hawkins Oil Festival
|
Hawkins, Texas |
Heritage Syrup Festival
|
Henderson, Texas |
Tomato Fest
|
Jacksonville, Texas |
Jasper Fall Butterfly Festival
|
Jasper, Texas |
Taste of Jefferson
|
Jefferson, Texas |
|
Country Fest
|
Lindale, Texas |
Great Texas Balloon Race
|
Longview, Texas |
Gregg County Fair & Exposition
|
Longview, Texas |
Texas State Forest Festival
|
Lufkin, Texas |
Heritage Festival
|
Lufkin, Texas |
Fire Ant Festival
|
Marshall, Texas |
Wonderland of Lights
|
Marshall, Texas |
Blueberry Festival
|
Nacogdoches, Texas |
Piney Woods Fair
|
Nacogdoches, Texas |
Nederland Heritage Festival
|
Nederland, Texas |
Hot Pepper Festival
|
Palestine, Texas |
Port Neches Riverfest
|
Port Neches, Texas |
Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration
|
Palestine, Texas |
Hopkins County Fall Festival
|
Sulphur Springs, Texas |
Tatum Pecan Pie Festival
|
Tatum, Texas |
Four States Fair and Rodeo
|
Texarkana, Texas |
Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trail
|
Tyler, Texas |
East Texas State Fair
|
Tyler, Texas |
Texas Rose Festival
|
Tyler, Texas |
Van Oil Festival
|
Van, Texas |
Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival
|
Winnsboro, Texas |
Tyler County Dogwood Festival
|
Woodville, Texas |
IMPORTANT NOTE
Festivals that are listed are normally scheduled most years.
Concern over the spread of the Coronavirus has resulted in cancellation or postponement 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.
Check with individual festival sponsors to determine the latest schedules and information. |
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