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Piney Woods: April - May April April 1-6—CONROE: Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo Montgomery County Park. (Began Mar. 28.) www.mcfa.org 936/760-3631 Piney Woods April 1-6—HUNTSVILLE: Walker County Fair Walker County Fairgrounds. (Began Mar. 29.) www.walkercountyfair.com 936/291-8763 Piney Woods April 1-6—TYLER: Azalea & Spring Flower Trail (Began Mar. 14.) www.tylerazaleatrail.com 800/235-5712 Piney Woods April 1-20—WHITEHOUSE: Four Winds Renaissance Faire Hwy. 110 S., 10 miles south of Tyler between Whitehouse and Troup. (Began Mar. 1.) www.fourwindsfaire.com 903/839-5271 Piney Woods April 3-6—JEFFERSON: Sixth Annual Diamond Don’s Riverport National Vintage AHRMA Motocross & Charity Golf Event Great racers of days gone by trek to Jefferson for this event. 1602 Hwy. 49 E. www.diamonddon.com 866/398-2038 Piney Woods April 4-5—KILGORE: Party in the Patch Includes rod run, cruise night, 42 tournament, kids corner, street dance and barbecue cook-off. City Park, North Street. 903/984-5571 Piney Woods April 4-5, 11-13, 18-19—CONROE: A Few Good Men Crighton Theatre, 235 N. Main. www.crightonplayers.org 936/441-7469 Piney Woods April 5—CROCKETT: Dennis Ivey’s Texas Opry Offers a variety of music, comedy and fun. Crockett Civic Center. E-mail: info@txopry.com • www.txopry.com 936/638-2155 Piney Woods April 5—HUNTSVILLE: Hog’s Hunt Trail Run Runners and walkers compete in one or two laps for a 25- or 50-K race through the trails of the park. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the Web site for registration and more information. Huntsville State Park. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com 936/295-5644 Piney Woods April 5—JEFFERSON: Citywide Rummage Sale Maps listing locations are available for pickup at the Chamber of Commerce. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 Piney Woods April 5—LUFKIN: Downtown Hoedown Includes arts & crafts, children’s activities, entertainment and more. Downtown Lufkin. www.lufkintexas.org 936/633-0205 Piney Woods April 5—TYLER: Ballet Tyler Presents Peter Pan UT Tyler Cowan Center. www.ballettyler.org 903/596-0224 Piney Woods April 5—WOODVILLE: Dogwood Queen Weekend Downtown Woodville. 936/398-5363 or 936/398-4126 Piney Woods April 5, 12, 26—JASPER: Saturday Programs Includes naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods April 5-May 18—NACOGDOCHES: Texas National 2008 Stephen F. Austin State University’s annual national art competition and exhibition enters its 14th year. The Art Center, 329 E. Main St. www.art.sfasu.edu 936/468-1131 Piney Woods April 6-12—CROCKETT: Houston County Fair Country fair and youth livestock show includes food, home economics, woodwork and the sale of champions. Crockett Porth Ag Arena. www.crockettareachamber.org 936/544-2359 Piney Woods April 9-12—KILGORE: Rangerette Revels The world-famous Kilgore College Rangerettes present an annual spring variety show. Features music, dance, comedy and their famous high-kick routine. Dodson Auditorium, Kilgore College Campus. 903/983-8601 Piney Woods April 10-13—KIRBYVILLE: Passion Play Drama depicts the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Magnolia Park. 409/423-5827 Piney Woods April 11-13—TEXARKANA: Springfest — Scout-O-Rama Features demonstrations, crafts, games and fireworks shows. Spring Lake Park. www.ci.texarkana.tx.us 903/798-3978 Piney Woods April 12—GLADEWATER: East Texas Gusher Days Golf Tournament Gladewater Country Club. www.gusherdays.com 800/627-0315 Piney Woods April 12—GRAPELAND: Folk Festival Includes demonstrations of cordage, basket weaving, flint knapping, beading, dulcimer, cooperage, clay making, antique tool making, pioneer tools, blacksmithing and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 Piney Woods April 12—HUNTSVILLE: 13th Annual Herb Festival Includes homemade breads, herbs, plants and garden-related items. City Hall Grounds. 936/294-0787 Piney Woods April 12—JASPER: Dutch Oven Cooking Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods April 12—JEFFERSON: Jefferson Paranormal Conference Features well-known speakers, experiences of the paranormal, video, sound and more. Jefferson Middle School. www.dragonstarparanormal.com 903/987-9157 Piney Woods April 12—JEFFERSON: Third Annual Crawfish Boil on the Bayou Includes crusty crustaceans, potatoes and corn on the cob, plus live music and fun for the entire family. Bateman’s Alley. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 Piney Woods April 12—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Features gospel and country music. Palace Theater. 409/423-5744 Piney Woods April 12—KIRBYVILLE: Tombstone Trot 5-K Fun Run Five-kilometer competition begins at Kirbyville High School. 409/423-2648 Piney Woods April 12—MARSHALL: Main Street Second Saturday Festival Watch local artists creating original pieces, enjoy live music and listen to the harmony of the Words & Voices Concert Series. Downtown Marshall, North Washington Avenue. www.marshaltxchamber.com 903/935-4417 Piney Woods April 12—NACOGDOCHES: Americana Music Fest Celebrates the various genres of music that are indigenous to the United States, including country, bluegrass, jazz, gospel and rock. Local, regional and nationally known acts perform throughout the day. www.nacogdochesamericanafest.com 888/653-3788 Piney Woods April 12—TYLER: Bernadette Peters Begins at 7:30 p.m. University of Texas at Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. E-mail: cowan@uttyler.edu • www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 Piney Woods April 12-13—THE WOODLANDS: Waterway Arts Festival Juried fine art show features 200 national and regional artists of various mediums selling their original creations. Takes place along the meandering waterway from The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center alongside The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and culminates at Town Green Park. www.woodlandsartsfestival.com 281/222-6820 Piney Woods April 15-May 31—HENDERSON: Wildflower Driving Trails Rusk County. www.hendersontx.us 866/650-5529 ext. 800 Piney Woods April 17-19—CROCKETT: Texas Forest Country Western Swing Music Festival Features this very popular style of music. Crockett Civic Center. www.crockettareachamber.com 936/544-2359 Piney Woods April 17-20—CONROE: Tool Sale Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9201 FM 1484. 800/247-7034 Piney Woods April 18-19—HENDERSON: 13th Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show Rusk County Expo Center. www.hendersontx.us 903/889-2671 Piney Woods April 18-19—KIRBYVILLE: Magnolia Festival Includes a Saturday morning parade; arts & crafts and food vendors; carnival; pet show; talent contest; and continuing entertainment under the pavilion. Magnolia Park, Hwy. 96 at Hebo Street. 409/423-6500 Piney Woods April 18-19—LONGVIEW: 18th Annual Longview PRCA Rodeo Begins at 8 p.m. Longview Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. 903/759-1726 or 903/399-8482 Piney Woods April 18-20—JEFFERSON: The Outlaw Nationals Rod Run & Antique Car Show Some 300 classic autos, antique cars, muscle cars and street rods are displayed. Includes entertainment, auction and more. Downtown. E-mail: ekey998064@aol.com 903/665-3411 Piney Woods April 18-20—QUITMAN: Second Annual Toyota Texas Bass Classic The world’s top tournament bass anglers vie for big prizes. Features live music, games, activities, family fun zone, food, fishing industry expo, gear, accessories and equipment. Lake Fork. www.texasbassclassic.com Piney Woods April 19—CONROE: Craft Show Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9201 FM 1484. 713/882-6350 Piney Woods April 19—GLADEWATER: East Texas Gusher Days Offers a variety of events revolving around the nostalgia of the Oil Boom Days. Downtown Gladewater. www.gusherdays.com 800/627-0315 Piney Woods April 19—HUGHES SPRINGS: Wildflower Trails 5-K Run/Walk City Hall, 1st Street. E-mail: city@hughesspringstx.net • www.hughesspringstx.net 903/639-7519 Piney Woods April 19—JASPER: Paddling the Forks Take a guided canoe trip down the Angelina and Neches rivers. Reservations required. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods April 19—MILAM: Gaines-Oliphint House Pioneer Trade Fair Proceeds benefit refurbishing the oldest standing two-story log cabin with a dog trot. 409/787-4088 Piney Woods April 23-26—LUFKIN: Angelina Benefit Rodeo This event is an official stop on the PRCA circuit. George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center. www.lufkintexas.org 936/634-6644 Piney Woods April 24-26—HUGHES SPRINGS: 38th Wildflower Trails of Texas Includes carnival, crafts, street dances, all day entertainment and a 10 a.m. parade on Saturday. Spring Park. www.hughesspringstx.net 903/639-7519 Piney Woods April 26—GLADEWATER: East Texas Gusher Days Big Bass Tournament Lake Gladewater. E-mail: gladewatercoc@suddenlinkmail.com 800/627-0315 Piney Woods April 26—MOUNT PLEASANT: Ride with the Eagles Bicycle Rally Routes of 11, 22, 45 and 65 miles travel the wooded, rolling hills of East Texas and include rest areas every 10 miles. Northeast Texas Community College, FM 1735. www.ntcc.edu/bicycle 903/434-8310 Piney Woods April 26—TEXARKANA: Spring Community Garage Sale Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring Lake Park. www.ci.texarkana.tx.us 903/798-3978 Piney Woods April 26-27—NACOGDOCHES: Multicultural Festival Includes a midway carnival, kiddie games, food from around the world, and much more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Nacogdoches. 936/564-7807 Piney Woods May May 1-31—HENDERSON: Wildflower Driving Trails Rusk County. (Began Apr. 15.) www.hendersontx.us 866/650-5529 ext. 800 Piney Woods May 2—TYLER: Beauty & the Beast (Children’s Show) Belle meets the Beast, a young prince whose lack of compassion has trapped him in spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the spell will be broken. University of Texas at Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 Piney Woods May 2-3—MILAM: Nethery’s Antiques Trade Days About 100 vendors are expected to set up this year, selling everything from antiques to food items. Two blocks west of the intersection of Hwys. 87 and 21. E-mail: demelton@valornet.com 409/625-4876 or 409/625-4869 Piney Woods May 2-4—HUNTSVILLE: General Sam Houston Folk Festival Enjoy folklife demonstrations, children’s activities, cultural displays, arts & crafts, ethnic foods and living history theater. Sam Houston Memorial Museum, 1400 19th St. www.samhouston.memorial.museum 936/294-1832 Piney Woods May 2-4—JEFFERSON: 61st Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes & Spring Festival Stroll through four of Jefferson’s most beautiful and elegant homes. Includes a fine art show and sale, Diamond Bessie Murder Trial comedy/melodrama, arts & crafts, Twilight Garden Stroll, colorful parade, docents in period costume, Civil War Re-enactment and more. www.theexcelsiorhouse.com 903/665-2672, 903/665-2513 or 888/467-3529 Piney Woods May 2-4—JEFFERSON: Battle of Port Jefferson Civil War Re-enactment Living history camps provide a glimpse into the past. Battles with cannons and men on horseback provide a dramatic backdrop. Tuscumbia Ranch, Hwy. 134. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 Piney Woods May 2-4—MARSHALL: Josey’s Jr. World Barrel Race Brings in youth of all ages from across the country, Canada and Mexico for the World Champion Junior Barrel Racing title. Josey Ranch, Hwy. 43 east of Marshall. www.barrelracers.com 903/935-5358 Piney Woods May 2-4- Winnsboro- Texas Woodstock Festival is a landmark gathering of musicians and artists with plenty of food, fun, and family activities- 10 a.m.-5p.m. with additional nightly musical performances at Crossroads Coffee House. www.MySpace.com/wowWoodstock (903)342-0684- Piney Woods May 3—CONROE: Derby Day III Join the Conroe Symphony Orchestra for an evening of entertainment with a special guest artist, catered dinner and dancing after watching the Kentucky Derby on big screens. Begins at 4 p.m. The Ark Family Church, 450 Humble Tank Road. www.conroesymphony.org 936/760-2144 Piney Woods May 3—CONROE: Sounds of Texas Music Series Begins at 8 p.m. Crighton Theatre. www.thesoundsoftexas.com 936/441-7469 Piney Woods May 3—CROCKETT: Dennis Ivey’s Texas Opry Offers country, western swing and gospel music, along with comedy and fun. Crockett Civic Center. E-mail: info@txopry.com • www.txopry.com 936/638-2155 Piney Woods May 3—HUNTSVILLE: Seventh Annual Airing of the Quilts More than 300 quilts for display and sale are draped in the downtown square. www.tallpinesquiltguild.com 936/291-5920 Piney Woods May 3-4—LIVINGSTON: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Annual Bazaar Includes arts & crafts, food and games. Begins at 10 a.m. 2590 U.S. 190 W. 936/967-8385 Piney Woods May 3-4—MONTGOMERY: Ninth Annual Antiques Show & Sale www.thefriendshipcenter.com 713/501-3561 Piney Woods May 3, 10, 31—JASPER: Saturday Programs Offers informative and entertaining programs, including naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Begins at 3 p.m. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods May 4—JEFFERSON: Civil War Presentation of Colors This dramatic and moving re-enactment of Jefferson’s troops marching to war is brought alive. Music is provided by the Hill College Band. Christ Episcopal Church. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 Piney Woods May 6—CONROE: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Five Broadway stars bring to life 50 of the greatest characters in Broadway history. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Crighton Theatre. www.mcpas.org 936/760-2787 Piney Woods May 8-9—KIRBYVILLE: Community Garage Sale Individuals and organizations set up under and around the pavilion and sell items. Magnolia Park. 409/423-6500 Piney Woods May 8-10—CROCKETT: Lions Club PRCA Rodeo Features livestock clown acts, world champion cowboys and cowgirls, and more. Porth Ag Arena. E-mail: james.waldrop@prosperitybanktx.com 936/546-2265 Piney Woods May 8-10—MINEOLA: May Days Enjoy live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, carnival, Colegate Country Showdown, children’s pageant, dachshund races and Lone Star Barbecue Cook-Off. Mineola Civic Center. www.mineolachamber.org 903/569-2087 Piney Woods May 9-11—MARSHALL: Josey Ranch Reunion Round-Up — World Championship Barrel Racing Presents a challenging, yet fun-filled, weekend for anyone who has ever attended a camp or Junior World at the Josey Ranch. www.barrelracers.com 903/935-5358 Piney Woods May 10—GLADEWATER: Apron Strings: Ties to the Past The Antique District is lined with vintage aprons, which bring back memories sure to warm the heart. www.gladewaterchamber.com 800/627-0315 Piney Woods May 10—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Features a variety of gospel and country music. Palace Theater. 409/423-5744 Piney Woods May 10—MARSHALL: Main Street Second Saturday Festival Watch local artists creating original pieces, enjoy live music and listen to the harmony of the Words & Voices Concert Series. Downtown Marshall, North Washington Avenue. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-4417 Piney Woods May 16-17—HUGHES SPRINGS: Christian Country Musicfest Presents a weekend of country Christian music. Spring Park. www.hughesspringstx.net 903/639-2351 Piney Woods May 16-17—HUGHES SPRINGS: Treasure Trails & Car Show Includes a citywide garage sale, antiques, new and used merchandise, and MO-PAR Car Show. Downtown. www.hughesspringstx.net 903/639-2351 Piney Woods May 16-17—SAN AUGUSTINE: PRCA Rodeo Includes a Buckaroo rodeo for preschool kids. Rodeo Arena. www.sanaugustinetx.com 936/275-3610 Piney Woods May 17—CROCKETT: Piney Woods Fine Arts Association: Youth Talent Showcase Crockett Civic Center. www.pwfaa.org 936/544-4276 Piney Woods May 17—JASPER: Paddling the Forks Take a guided canoe trip down the Angelina and Neches rivers. Reservations required. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods May 17—MARSHALL: Stagecoach Day Festival Historic transportation festival is filled with arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, domino tournaments, horseshoe throwing contest and classic car show. Downtown Marshall. www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-7868 Piney Woods May 17—MOUNT PLEASANT: Moonlight Jubilee & Outhouse Races Includes craft demonstrations, barbecue cook-off, motorcycle poker run, salsa cook-off, carnival, entertainment, arts & crafts, Lil’ Buns Fun Run and the Texas State Championship Outhouse Races. Downtown Mount Pleasant. www.mtpleasanttx.com 903/572-8567 Piney Woods May 24—CENTER: Fifth Annual Fly-In Includes airplane rides for ages 8 to 17 years old, airplane and helicopter displays, balloon show and rides, model aircraft demonstrations and more. Center Municipal Airport. www.shelbycountychamber.com 936/598-3351 or 936/598-3682 Piney Woods May 24—JASPER: Crimestoppers Band Concert Group of local police officers from the Lufkin area provide live music, including country, rock ’n’ roll, swing, blues and jazz. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 Piney Woods May 24—KIRBYVILLE: Veterans Memorial Day Program Includes the annual dedication of names to the Veterans Memorial Wall and a Memorial Day program. City Park. 409/423-3667 Piney Woods May 25—HENDERSON: Extreme Cowboy Challenge Final Competition. The race will be held just after Church on Sunday afternoon. The top 24 contestants from the previous 4 events will be competing for a saddle and 4 trophy buckles. Fast paced "Cowboy Action"! Circle C Cowboy Church of Rusk County. www.ExtremeCowboychallenge.org e-mail k.c.thomas@att.net Race begins @ 9am 903-399-0254 Piney Woods May 28-31—NACOGDOCHES: 4th Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference. http://pnpc.sfasu.edu PINEY WOODS May 30-31—CONROE: Man of La Mancha Crighton Theatre, 235 N. Main. www.crightonplayers.org 936/441-7469 Piney Woods back to top

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