Texas Renaissance Festival

The Bard O'Neill, The Bilge Pumps, Tartanic, Istanpitta, Jim Hancock The Burley Minstrel, The Gypsy Guerilla Band, Cantiga, Windnwyre, Cast in Bronze, Owen Phyfe, Owl Morrison, Madrigali, Rio Blue, The Texas Brass Ensemble, Crannog, As You Like It, Conrado Garcia, Chris Ryback, and Bob Bielefeld.

34th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival featuring eight themed weekends.

Oct. 28 - 29 - School Days
Nov. 1 - 2 - Pirate Adventure
Nov. 8 - 9 - Roman Bacchanal
Nov. 15 - 16 - Highland Fling
Nov. 22 - 23 - Barbarian Invasion
Nov. 28 - 30 - Celtic Christmas

Paying homage to the rich and spirited history of the oldest town in Texas.

• one of the premier holiday celebrations in the state
• recognized by the Texas Legislature for its community education and historic restoration efforts
• check their website to see which flag they will honor in 2008

Downtown Nacogdoches merchants will once again be competing for bragging rights for the best holiday brew during Wassail Fest, one of the highlights of the 11th annual Nine Flags Festival.

Shoppers and other downtown visitors are invited to warm their bodies and spirits by sampling the various recipes, which will be judged on both taste and presentation. The competition is fierce, but the wassail is a warm and welcome respite for holiday shoppers.

The 1st Annual Northeast Texas Blues Festival will be held at the old high school (currently middle school), which is located at 107 Bois D Arc St., Honey Grove, TX

Starting at 11:00 AM

The Wesley Pruitt Band, The Blues Doctors, Voodoo Blue, Kayla Reeves, The Gary Porterfield Band, and The Oliver White Group

Booth spaces are for rent for items such as arts and crafts, music items, Christmas items, etc.

• Santa Claus Parade
• Breakfast with Santa
• Jingle Jog
• Art Contest
• Gingerbread Contest

East Texas Boat, RV, and Camping Expo

Today, the Expo is the largest boat and travel Expo east of I-35. More than 150 boats, 100 RV/travel trailers, and 50 ATVs and motorcycles from East Texas are on exhibit during the three day event.

The East Texas Boat, RV, and Camping Expo provides the perfect venue for families from across Texas to have a one-stop shopping experience for their outdoor recreational needs. Nearly 10,000 attendees are expected over the weekend.

9am-8pm

50th Annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trail

Delta County Junior Livestock show, food and craft venders, Pet Parade, Arts & Crafts Exhibits, much more.

Lots of fun for all ages, live music from 8am to 5pm, good food at Cooper City Park.

AlleyFest

Foghat headlines on Saturday

Arts and crafts, fine art, Alley Run, music, and Kids Fest.

Fri: 6:30pm-midnight, Sat: 10am-midnight, Sun: 11am-3pm

9am - 5pm

Free Admission

• Arts and crafts booths
• food
• a parade
• ice cold watermelon
• arm wrestling
• volleyball
• horse shoe pitching
• queen's contest
• the biggest watermelon contest
• a street dance
• and more.

Arts & crafts fair on the historic downtown square. Over 300+ vendors, live music in beer garden, entertainment throughout the day.

9am-5pm

Texas Rose Festival

Festival celebrates America's Flower, the ROSE, with parades, coronation, fower show, rose exhibits and tours of the rose industry.

9am-5pm