TCR Events Calendar: Piney Woods

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Piney Woods: September - October

September

September 1-30—TEXARKANA: Main Treasures Exhibit Features downtown’s greatest treasures. Museum of Regional History. www.texarkanamuseums.org 903/793-4831 Piney Woods

September 4—CONROE: City of Conroe Free Concert in the Park Show features Sister Morales and Porter Davis. Heritage Place Park. www.cityofconroe.org 936/522-3014 PINEY WOODS

September 6—GRAPELAND: Dutch Oven Cooking Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 PINEY WOODS

September 6—LIBERTY: Country Legends Show Offers a live Branson-style tribute. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 9—TEXARKANA: Texarkana Symphony Orchestra — The American West Concert preview is 6:45 p.m. and concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Historic Perot Theatre. www.texarkanasymphony.org 903/792-4992 PINEY WOODS

September 9-13—LONGVIEW: Gregg County Fair Offers family fun for all ages. Includes carnival, livestock show, commercial exhibits, Miss Gregg County contest, food and nightly entertainment. Longview Fairgrounds. www.greggcountyfair.com 903/753-4478 PINEY WOODS

September 11-12—KIRBYVILLE: Community Garage Sale Individuals and organizations set up under and around the pavilion. Magnolia Park, Hwy. 96 at Hebo Street. 409/423-6500 PINEY WOODS

September 12—LONGVIEW: John Tesh Belcher Center, Le Tourneau University. www.belchercenter.com 903/233-3080 PINEY WOODS

September 12-14, 19-21—TEXARKANA: A Raisin in the Sun The plot revolves around dreams and conflicts with three generations of a lower-class black family. Stilwell Theatre at Texarkana College. 903/831-7827 PINEY WOODS

September 12-20—TEXARKANA: 64th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo Features rides, rodeo, carnival games and demolition derby. www.fourstatesfair.com 870/773-2941 PINEY WOODS

September 13—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Presents a variety of gospel and country music. Palace Theater, 313 E. Main. 409/423-5744 PINEY WOODS

September 13—LIBERTY: Inspirational All Gospel Show Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 13—MARSHALL: Main Street Second Saturday Festival Watch local artists creating original pieces and enjoy live music. Downtown Marshall. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-4417 PINEY WOODS

September 13—TYLER: 21st Annual Festival on the Square Enjoy crafts, interactive art projects, food, volleyball and more. Tyler Tapestry Stage offers a variety of entertainment with an international flavor. Downtown Square. www.festivalonthesquare.com 903/593-6905 PINEY WOODS

September 13—TYLER: Martin Short Begins at 7:30 p.m. U.T. Cowan Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

September 16—KILGORE: Kilgore Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Meadowbrook Country Club. www.kilgorechamber.com 903/984-5022 PINEY WOODS

September 18-27—TYLER: East Texas State Fair Enjoy fun, food, music, entertainment, shopping and livestock. Everyone is welcomed to this family oriented extravaganza. East Texas State Fairgrounds. www.etstatefair.com 903/597-2501 PINEY WOODS

September 19—TEXARKANA: Cruisin’ Downtown T-Town Non-judged car and truck show. Includes oldies music and more. Broad Street, Downtown. E-mail: lcook33940@aol.com 870/779-1655 PINEY WOODS

September 19—THE WOODLANDS: Houston Symphony: Music of Mozart Begins at 8 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 713/629-3700 or 281/363-3300 PINEY WOODS

September 19-20—NACOGDOCHES: Annual Do Dat Barbecue Cook teams compete in beef, poultry, pork, beans and showmanship categories. Includes an auction, arts & crafts show, children’s games, entertainment and more. Nacogdoches County Expo Center. 936/564-0849 PINEY WOODS

September 19-20—NACOGDOCHES: Sandyland Bluegrass Reunion Hours are 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday. CR 141, 12 miles north of Nacogdoches. www.sandylandbluegrass.com 936/569-1179 PINEY WOODS

September 19-21—RUSK: Bikers & Boxcars — First Texas State GWTA Rally Enjoy bike games, live bands, food, vendors and a fun run at the historic Texas State Railroad. Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot. www.TexasStateRR.com PINEY WOODS

September 20—CONROE: Rob Landes Trio Begins at 7:30 p.m. Crighton Theatre. www.mcpas.org 936/441-7469 or 936/760-2787 PINEY WOODS

September 20—JASPER: Paddling the Forks Take a guided canoe trip. Reservations required. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 PINEY WOODS

September 20—LIBERTY: Oldies But Goodies Show Features Billy Wayde, Houston’s No. 1 Elvis impersonator. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 20—MONTGOMERY: White Elephant Sale Begins at 8 a.m. Montgomery Community Center, FM 149. 936/597-4770 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—GLADEWATER: Arts & Crafts Festival Includes arts, woodcrafts, needlework, jewelry, clothing and homemade goodies. Broadway School Grounds. www.gladewaterchamber.com 903/845-5501 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—HUNTSVILLE: Annual Huntsville Antique Show Draws 100-plus vendors from the surrounding areas emphasizing antiques and collectibles. Walker County Fairgrounds. www.anitschintime.com 936/436-0265 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—HUNTSVILLE: Classic Mountain Bike Race Features Kids Kup and Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall Cup Races. Registration required. Huntsville State Park. www.tmbra.org 936/295-5644 or 281/440-6100 PINEY WOODS

September 20-21—LONGVIEW: Landmarks of Longview Enjoy a tour of five homes of architectural significance. Palisades. www.gregghistorical.org 903/753-5840 PINEY WOODS

September 24-27—MOUNT PLEASANT: Titus County Fair This old-fashioned fair features a carnival, food, photography and talent contest, and exhibits. Mount Pleasant Civic Center and Fairgrounds. www.tituscountyfair.com 903/577-8117 PINEY WOODS

September 24-28—LUFKIN: Texas State Forest Festival Includes the Southern Hushpuppy Championships, petting zoo, giant carnival, arts & crafts vendors, and more. Expo Center. www.visitlufkin.com 936/634-6305 PINEY WOODS

September 25—TYLER: Vicente Fox Features a lecture by this former president of Mexico. Begins at 7:30 p.m. U.T. Cowan Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

September 27—HEMPHILL: Ninth Annual East Texas Deerfest Features live entertainment, children’s activities, mud bog, vendors and more. Sabine County Youth Arena. www.sabinecountytexas.com 409/787-2732 PINEY WOODS

September 27—LIBERTY: Live Country Western Show Branson-style entertainment. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

September 27—LONGVIEW: Neal McCoy & Friends Concert Neal McCoy and several celebrity friends perform a benefit concert. www.nealmccoy.com 903/297-9000 PINEY WOODS

September 27—QUITMAN: Quitman Bluegrass Music Show Featured performers include Denim Grass and Mack Smith Family. Carroll Green Civic Center. www.quitman.com 903/852-6588 PINEY WOODS

September 27-28—CONROE: Texas Forest Expo 2008 Includes interactive booths, explorative workshops, exhibitors, children’s activities and more. Lone Star Convention Center. texasforestexpo.tamu.edu (no www) PINEY WOODS

September 27-28—HUNTSVILLE: St. Thomas Catholic Church Bazaar Includes a dance on Friday night. Bazaar includes food, games, auction, bingo, and arts & craft vendors. Walker County Fairgrounds. 936/295-8159 PINEY WOODS

October

October 1-31—KILGORE: Pumpkin Patch St. Luke’s UMC, 401 E. Main. www.stlukeskilgore.com 903/984-3576 PINEY WOODS

October 2—CONROE: Lobsterfest Golf tournament tee times are 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Walden Golf Club. Dinner is at the Lone Star Convention Center. www.conroe.org 936/538-7111 PINEY WOODS

October 2—TEXARKANA: Texarkana Volunteer Center Golf Tournament Registration is 11 a.m. and shotgun start is 12:30 p.m. Texarkana Country Club. 870/773-8811 PINEY WOODS

October 2—THE WOODLANDS: Classics on Pointe Houston Ballet presents a mixed repertory program featuring Five Tangos, Falling and Symphony in C. Begins at 8 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 713/629-3700 or 281/363-3300 PINEY WOODS

October 2-4—CENTER: East Texas Poultry Festival Features food booths, arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, three-day carnival, cheer competition, poultry judging and auction, art show and more. Downtown Center Square. www.shelbycountychamber.com 936/598-3682 PINEY WOODS

October 3—SOUR LAKE: Golf Classic Idlywild Golf Course. www.greatgolfevents.com/TylerCountyChamber.html 409/283-2632 PINEY WOODS

October 4—GLADEWATER: Gladewater Black Rodeo Gladewater Rodeo Arena. www.realcowboyassociation.com 903/918-6023 PINEY WOODS

October 4—GRAPELAND: Dutch Oven Cooking Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 PINEY WOODS

October 4—HUNTSVILLE: 34th Annual Fair on the Square Enjoy this arts & crafts show on the restored historic downtown square with entertainment throughout the day. Downtown Square. www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us 936/295-8113 or 800/289-0389 PINEY WOODS

October 4—JASPER: Fall Festival Features arts & crafts, commercial vendors, live entertainment, kids games, petting zoo and more. Jasper County Courthouse Square. www.jaspercoc.org 409/384-2762 PINEY WOODS

October 4—LIBERTY: Fantastic ‘50s Show Enjoy Branson-style entertainment. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

October 4—LONGVIEW: Longview Symphony Begins at 7:30 p.m. Belcher Performance Center, Le Tourneau University. www.longviewsymphony.org 903/236-9739 PINEY WOODS

October 4—LUFKIN: 17th Annual Pineywoods Purgatory As riders pedal the rolling hills that lead through the thickly wooded forests, the challenge becomes evident. This is an exciting and scenic ride. Pitser Garrison Civic Center. www.visitlufkin.com 936/634-6305 PINEY WOODS

October 4—NACOGDOCHES: Fall Festival Plant Sale Find Texas-tough, unusual plants. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stephen F. Austin State University Intramural Field, Wilson Drive. arboretum.sfasu.edu (no www) 936/468-4404 or 936/468-1832 PINEY WOODS

October 4—NACOGDOCHES: Second Annual “Ready for Take-Off” Open House Includes static display of aircraft, music, aviation-related activities, food and more. A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport. E-mail: muresti@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us 936/560-9567 PINEY WOODS

October 4—TYLER: Woven Harmony Begins at 2 p.m. U.T. Cowan Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

October 8-12—NACOGDOCHES: Annual Pineywoods Fair Features livestock, carnival rides, food, entertainment and more. Nacogdoches County Expo Center, NW Loop 224. www.nacexpo.net 936/564-0849 PINEY WOODS

October 10-11—MINEOLA: Quilt Celebration 2008 Includes about 100 quilts, vendors and a sales room. 200 W. Blair St. www.mlota.org 903/569-8877 PINEY WOODS

October 10-12—CONROE: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival Offers Cajun, zydeco, Texas country, blues, western swing and more with some of the most popular talent in the Southwest. Includes Cajun food, arts & crafts, wine tasting, carnival and more. Downtown Square Conroe. www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com 800/324-2604 PINEY WOODS

October 10-12—JEFFERSON: Boo Benefit Includes poker run, motorcycle show, games, live music and more. Austin Street, Downtown. www.boobenefit.org PINEY WOODS

October 10-12—LONGVIEW: Christmas Corner Offers shopping, restaurant and entertainment. Maude Cobb Activity Center. E-mail: cindimarie@cablelynx.com 903/736-3785 PINEY WOODS

October 11—DAYTON: Blast from the Past Offers a car show and swap meet. Includes music, food and vendor booths. Woodrow Wilson Junior High Parking Lot. 936/258-7994 PINEY WOODS

October 11—GRAPELAND: Tractor Show & Swap Meet Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 PINEY WOODS

October 11—HUNTSVILLE: 30th Annual Huntsville Half-Marathon & 5K Run/Walk Sam Houston State University Kinesiology Center. www.7hills.us 936/295-4291 PINEY WOODS

October 11—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Palace Theater, 313 E. Main. 409/423-5744 PINEY WOODS

October 11—LIBERTY: Live Country Western Show Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

October 11—MARSHALL: Fireant Festival Includes a fire ant-calling contest, arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, chili-cooking contest, Tour de Fireant Bike Race, 5K run, rubber chicken chunking and more. Downtown Marshall. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-7868 PINEY WOODS

October 11—MARSHALL: Main Street Second Saturday Festival Watch local artists creating original pieces and enjoy live music. North Washington Avenue. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-4417 PINEY WOODS

October 11-12—TEXARKANA: Quadrangle Festival Features arts & crafts, music and more. Includes Archeology & Heritage Fair at Spring Lake Park. Enjoy demonstrations from regional archeologists, bladesmithing, artwork and more. www.texarkanamuseums.org 903/793-4831 PINEY WOODS

October 13-18—LIBERTY: 100th Trinity Valley Exposition, Livestock Show & PRCA Rodeo Kicks off Oct. 10 - 12 with an “Old Country Fair,” including barbecue, salsa, quilting, kid’s contests, longest running “Baby Parade,” and a concert dance with Chris Brade and David Glenn. Continues with a youth livestock show, carnival, ranch rodeo, PRCA rodeo and nightly dance. FM 563. www.tvefair.com 936/336-7455 PINEY WOODS

October 15-18—GILMER: East Texas Yamboree Includes two parades, barn dance, three night street dances, fiddlers contest, carnival, livestock show and sale, yam pie contest, arts & crafts, photography contest, art show, gospel singing and more. www.yamboree.com 903/843-2413 PINEY WOODS

October 16—LONGVIEW: The Pajama Game Fast-paced, frisky tale is musical theater at its best. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Belcher Performance Center. www.belchercenter.com 903/233-3080 PINEY WOODS

October 16—LONGVIEW: Downtown Longview Art Walk Downtown Longview. E-mail: tammy@tcc.photo.com 903/236-4686 PINEY WOODS

October 16-18—HENDERSON: 15th Annual Rusk County PRCA Rodeo Includes bull riding, saddle broncs, barrel races and clowns. Rusk County Expo Center, Hwy. 13. www.hendersontx.us 903/657-2161 PINEY WOODS

October 16-19—TYLER: Texas Rose Festival/Rose Parade/Queen’s Coronation Enjoy queen coronation, rose show, queen’s tea, rose parade, arts & crafts fair and more with a back drop of colorful roses. Tyler Municipal Rose Garden. www.texasrosefestival.com 800/235-5712 PINEY WOODS

October 17-19—HENDERSON: Southwest Roadracing Association (Go-Kart Races) Includes a novice school for new drivers, practice sessions, shifter and tag classes run, clutch classes run and traditional laydown-style road race. Oak Hill Raceway. www.swra.org 903/836-4557 PINEY WOODS

October 17-19—RUSK: Day Out with Thomas 2008: The Great Discovery Tour Enjoy a 30-minute train ride, storytelling, music and more. Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot. www.TexasStateRR.com 866/468-7630 PINEY WOODS

October 17-19—WOODVILLE: Harvest Festival Includes pioneer demonstrations, ethnic performances, music and more. Heritage Village Museum. www.heritage-village.org 409/283-2272 PINEY WOODS

October 18—LIBERTY: Great Men of Country Show Offers a Branson-style tribute to the legendary male country artists. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

October 18—LONGVIEW: Multicultural Festival Includes art, food, fun and live entertainment from the many cultures represented in East Texas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Longview Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. E-mail: pterrell@ci.longview.tx.us 903/237-1019 PINEY WOODS

October 19—CONROE: Conroe Cruisers Car Show Classic cars are displayed. Come see favorite models in one place. Outlets at Conroe. www.outletsatconroe.com 936/756-0912 PINEY WOODS

October 22-25—LONGVIEW: Harvest Festival & Livestock Show This is a five county 4-H and FFA livestock, home economics and ag mechanics show and premium sale. Longview Fairgrounds and Exhibit Building. gregg-tx.tamu.edu (no www) 903/236-8428 PINEY WOODS

October 24—THE WOODLANDS: Houston Symphony: Hocus Pocus Pops The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 713/629-3700 or 281/363-3300 PINEY WOODS

October 24—TYLER: Mad Science — CSI Begins at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. U.T. Cowan Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

October 24-25—SAN AUGUSTINE: Sassafras Festival Features arts & crafts, barbecue cook-off, classic/antique car exhibit, entertainment, children’s activities, tractor exhibit and much more. Courthouse Square. www.sanaugustinetx.com 936/275-3610 PINEY WOODS

October 25—CONROE: Fall Festival Enjoy fabulous games, prizes and festivities. Outlets at Conroe, 1111 League Line Road. www.outletsatconroe.com 936/756-0912 PINEY WOODS

October 25—GILMER: Treats on the Square Gilmer Downtown Square. www.gilmer-tx.com 903/843-5545 PINEY WOODS

October 25—GOLDEN: Golden Sweet Potato Festival Includes vendors, parade, youth livestock show, tractor pull and much more. Downtown Golden. www.goldensweetpotatofestival.org 903/765-2444 PINEY WOODS

October 25—JASPER: Dam to Dam Bike Ride Offers a challenging endurance bike ride with beautiful scenery and a challenging terrain. Includes 10-, 30-, 70- and 100-mile rides. Jasper County Courthouse Square. www.jaspercoc.org 409/384-2762 PINEY WOODS

October 25—LIBERTY: Rock Around the Clock Show Offers energy-packed Branson-style, rock ’n’ roll music and entertainment. Liberty Opry. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

October 25—LONGVIEW: Thomas Kubinek Professor Kubinek plays his exuberant solo show with equal parts comic genius, vaudevillian virtuoso and irresistible charm. Begins at 3 p.m. Belcher Performance Center. www.belchercenter.com 903/233-3080 PINEY WOODS

October 25—NACOGDOCHES: Scare on the Square Includes costume contests, games, hayrides, food and haunted house from 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown Nacogdoches. 936/559-2573 PINEY WOODS

October 25—TYLER: Olympia Dukakis in ROSE This is a one-woman show. Begins at 7:30 p.m. U.T. Cowan Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

October 25—TYLER: Tiger Fest This is a music festival with food, arts, crafts and other vendors. Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge. www.tigercreek.org 903/858-1008 PINEY WOODS

October 25-26—LIBERTY: Fall Fest Includes arts & crafts, food booths and moonwalk. Fish Fry is Sunday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. 936/336-6401 PINEY WOODS

October 26—JEFFERSON: Taste of Jefferson Sample food from some of Jefferson’s best restaurants. Austin Street, Downtown. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 PINEY WOODS

October 31—HUNTSVILLE: Scare on the Square Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, food and drink. Downtown Square. 936/295-2150 PINEY WOODS

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