Texas Forest Country Living

Garden Capital's Tour of Home Gardens (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bill Elliot
Date: May 20 – May 21, 2023
Location(s):
Bill Elliott
Charles and Sharon Bradberry
Cottage Wine Bar + Bistro – (936) 305-3021
Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden
Tim and Lisa Rodrigues
The Garden Capital of Texas will showcase some of its most beautifully landscaped gardens during the Tour of Home Gardens on
Saturday, May 20th 9 am – to 3 pm and Sunday, May 21st, 1 pm to 4 pm
The Tour of Home Gardens is a fundraiser supporting beautification projects throughout Nacogdoches. These efforts include planting more than 2,000 trees within public city spaces, allowing Nacogdoches to be designated as Tree City USA.
Tickets are $25 each (Cash or Check) and are available at: Charles Bright Visitor Center
These tours are self-guided. Online tickets can be redeemed at any of the home garden locations on the day of your selected tour:
Bill Elliott 4219 Raguet
Charles and Sharon Bradberry 3018 Skyline Drive
Tim and Lisa Rodrigues_3930 Sir Gawain
The Cottage Wine Bar 122 N Mound St,
SFA Ruby Mize Azalea Garden 2404 N University Drive

10th Annual Vet Fest (Angelina County)
2023-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | VFW Parking Lot 1800, Ford Chapel Road, Lufkin
Only 20 days till the 10th Annual Vet Fest. If you haven’t already signed up to have a booth, please let us know. Plenty of room left. Great place to get the word out about your company, group, or organization, and help our local veterans.
Location:
VFW Parking Lot 1800
Ford Chapel Road, Lufkin
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, May 20, 2023
10:00 am-2:00 pm

Fredonia Rotary Ramble 5K and Kids K (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Pecan Acres Park, 826 E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Place
Pecan Acres Park
826 Starr Avenue
Nacogdoches, TX US 75961
Description
Join the Fredonia Rotary Club for the Fredonia Rotary Ramble. The event will feature a 1K run for Kids (up to ten years old) along with its signature 5K.

The 5K starts and ends at Pecan Acres Park. See the course map below. The Kids K takes place within Pecan Park.
The start time for the 5K is 8:00 AM. The Kids K will begin at 7:45 AM for our runners aged 10 and under.
This event supports the Fredonia Rotary Club’s civic projects and service activities.
Race Shirts
Shirts and shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register by Wednesday, May 3 to guarantee your shirt and get your preferred size.
Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed on race day.

Event: 5K

Participants receive a short-sleeve heather tri-blend t-shirt (depending on availability).
The 5K race will start at 8:00 am.
Start Time: 8:00 am CDT
End Time: 10:00 am CDT
Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends May 20, 2023, at 8:30 am CDT
Click here to Sign up

Event: Kids 1K

The Kids K race is for participants ages ten and under. They will receive a short-sleeve heather tri-blend t-shirt. (Depending on availability).
The Kids K race will start at 7:45 am.
Start Time: 7:45 am CDT
End Time: 8:30 am CDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.95 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends May 20, 2023, at 8:30 am CDT
Click here to Sign up

Morning Brew (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-16 07:00 - 08:00 | Texas Farm Bureau 5026 Tec Dr.
Join the Agents of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for a cup of joe and great conversation at Morning Brew!

Date and Time
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Texas Farm Bureau
5026 Tec Dr.

Fees/Admission
No cost to attend.

Contact Information
(936) 564-7374

Mary, Mary (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-14 14:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2023-05-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Lamp-Lite Theatre, 4210 Lamp-Lite Ln., Nacogdoches, TX
Mary, Mary was the first play ever performed by the Lamp-Lite Players way back in 1971.
This Jean Kerr play is a hilarious send-up of marriage, taxes, weight loss, and sex, and was one of the longest-running plays in Broadway history. It will be directed by Melissa McMillian-Cunningham.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
May 12 & 13, 2023 at 7:30 pm | Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm
Lamp-Lite Theatre, 4210 Lamp-Lite Lane, Nacogdoches, TX 75964
Tickets are available at Kline’s Wrap-It-Up and at the Nacogdoches Visitors Center. Tickets may also be purchased at the Lamp-Lite Box Office immediately prior to each performance. Additional information is available at lamplitetheater.com.

4th Annual Davy Crockett Festival Cupcake Battle (Houston County)
2023-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Crockett Civic Center
Calling all Bakers! Kids and Adults!!
Sunday, May 14th @ the Davy Crockett Festival
4th Annual Cupcake Battle!
Each Contestant must turn in six (6) cupcakes to the Crockett Civic Center by 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Judging will begin promptly at 1:30 pm with awards immediately following. No entry fee.

Cupcakes will be judged on:
– taste
– texture
– decoration/presentation
Three Age Categories! Three Cash Prizes!

*6-12 yrs of age – $50 cash prize.
*13-17 yrs of age – $50 cash prize.
*Adult (18 years and over) – $100 cash prize.

Be sure to include your email address and phone number to keep updated!

If you have any questions please call us at 936-544-2359 or email lisa@crockettareachamber.org.

*Please comment if your recipe will contain alcohol of any kind.

Davy Crockett Festival (Houston County)
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Davy Crockett Memorial Park, 617 Wells Street Crockett TX, Crockett, TX, 75835, United States
Davy Crockett Festival at Davy Crockett Memorial Park!
Vendor applications are open for the Davy Crockett Festival!
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 10 am to 4 pm!
Local East Texas Musicians entertaining all day long at Davy Crockett Memorial Park!
Food trucks! All kinds of vendors to shop till ya drop!

1st Annual Spring Fest (Sabine County)
2023-05-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-12 05:00 - 17:00 | Sabine County Expo Center, 2745 TX-184, Hemphill, TX, 75948, United States
Sabine County Area Go Texan and Sabine County Youth Foundation present the 1st Annual Spring Fest on May 12-13, 2023 at the Sabine County Expo Center.
Festivities include a BBQ cookoff, margarita competition, truck show, vendor booths, gun auction, prize drawings, giveaways, and live bands! Come join us for a fun-filled weekend and help support our local youth.
To enter a contest please contact Marc Griffin, Cindy Elliott, Marty Griffin, or any committee member.

Hudson Band Spring Concert (Angelina)
2023-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Theater on the AC campus, Lufkin, TX, United States

Angelina Arts Alliance Presents: An Evening with Kristin Chenowith (Angelina County)
2023-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple Theater on the AC campus, Lufkin, TX, United States
Emmy and Tony Award®-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth brings her soaring vocals to Lufkin for an incredible evening of live music! Best known for originating the role of Glinda in the Broadway musical Wicked, Chenoweth is a classically trained opera singer whose career spans film, television, voiceover, and stage. She’s portrayed notable roles in “Pushing Daisies” and Disney’s “Descendants”, and continues to perform to sold-out audiences across the world, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. For fans of musical theatre, film and television, this concert is NOT TO BE MISSED!

El Camino Real de los Tejas Sale on the Trail Houston County!
2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Crockett TX
The Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce is holding Sale on the Trail, Houston County in celebration of the El Camino Real de los Tejas!
What is it?

Land owners and businesses from Natchitoches, La to Crockett, TX will hold yard sales, flea markets, festivals, trade shows, sidewalk sales, etc. along this famous trail, providing a wonderful weekend of touring and shopping. Those interested in participating in the “Sale on the Trail” are encouraged to take advantage of a great chance to share your treasures with others.
How can we take part?

Two ways to take part!

Friday and Saturday – May 5th and 6th

We are encouraging Businesses to hold Sidewalk Sales during the day and individuals to register and participate. Send your Advertisements to lisa@crockettareachamber.org.
If you are setting up at a “hub” with multiple vendors, please fill out an individual form for yourself. Every vendor should have their own registration form. This helps the chamber office advertise the variety of vendors and goods available for the event.
Registration is free to participate unless you want to be a part of the Sale on the Trail on Camp Street.

Sale on the Trail – Camp Street – Saturday, May 6th ONLY
Private businesses, retail, private sales, flea markets, garage sales – No Fee
Sale on the Trail on Camp Street – Saturday, May 6th
Chamber Members: No Fee
Non-Chamber Members: No Fee
Non-Profits – No Fee
Student Entrepreneurs – No Fee
Food Trucks welcome! Retail and Resale Welcome! Antiques and secondhand items Welcome! Handmade crafts Welcome! Farmer’s Market items Welcome!
You receive a 10 x 10 booth space (tables and chairs NOT included – no electricity)
Food Trucks – limited spaces available – no electricity – bring your generators
There are just a few rules:
Individuals –
• Please don’t allow visitors to block the highway. Off street parking is always the best and safest.
• For the safety of travelers & so shoppers can see an upcoming stop, please fly balloons, banners & post signs
in a visible location near the road.
• Please make an effort to stay open until at least 3 pm on Saturday.
Camp Street Vendors:
– Set up by 9 am on Camp Street (booths will be marked but it is first come – first served)
– If you sell retail or resale items you must provide sales tax ID
– Please plan to stay until at least 3 pm

Making Catrinas (Nacogdoches County)
2023-05-04 18:30 | Nacodoches Public Library
The Día de los Muertos Festival is exactly six months away from this date. Learn how to decorate your house or altars (ofrendas) in anticipation of this event. We’ll be making Catrina-related crafts.
All ages are welcome.

Etta May And The Southern Fried Chicks (Angelina County)
2023-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
Etta May has performed her brand of clean-comedy on Oprah, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, MTV, and as a guest commentator on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Winner of the prestigious American Comedy Awards “Comic Of The Year,” and so much more. In addition, she headlines the successful all-female comedy tour, Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks, selling out theatres all over the country. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and a bigger attitude!

Neil Berg's 50 Years Of Rock and Roll (Angelina County)
2023-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
From the birth of rock ‘n roll in the 1940’s to the glory years of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, all the way through 80’s MTV, composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite genre. With a cast of Broadway headliners and rock ‘n roll icons, this star-studded show pays tribute to five decades of legends, from Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley to The Who, Aerosmith, Springsteen, Journey, and more.

Uptown Fashion House Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
2023-04-06 10:00 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Join us for our Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Event. We are so excited to join the amazing businesses downtown and become part of this amazing community.

Color Out Tobacco
2023-04-01 10:00 | Boys & Girls Club, 909 South Angelina Blvd, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Come out and join us as we celebrate Texas Tobacco Free Kids Day with this fun and free event! Participants will make their way through an obstacle course filled with fun challenges. But watch out! Color will be coming from everywhere so that we can Color Out Tobacco!
Participants receive a FREE t-shirt (white) that can be worn during the event and a goodie bag filled with swag. T-shirts and goodie bags are while supplies last, so come early and have FUN!
This is a FREE event, but t-shirts and bags are first come, first served.

Shelby County Grill Fest (Shelby County)
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-01 | Shelby County Expo Center/Rodeo Arena, 980 TX-7 E, Center, TX, 75935, United States
Grill Fest is a sanctioned barbecue cook-off.
Included are:
-Cash Prizes
-Washer Pitching Tournament
-42 Tournament
-Music
-Free and open to the public
-Great barbecue samples and a fun time!

Escape Room: To Be or Not To Be
2023-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Try to escape out greatest challenge yet with a Shakespeare theme on Friday, March 31st from 4-5 PM.

Swing in the Streets
2023-03-24 18:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Nac Swing Dance brings you Swing In The Streets, an evening of swing music and swing dancing that is FREE and open to the public on the square in downtown Nacogdoches. This event follows this month’s Nac Snack Fridays, which brings food trucks to the historic downtown square of Nacogdoches. Enjoy live music by Old Town Brass Band, a local New Orleans-style swing band. Come to dance, to enjoy the music, or a little bit of both. Either way, you won’t want to miss this magical evening on the brick streets of Nacogdoches.

Ricky Skaggs And Kentucky Thunder (Angelina County)
2023-03-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Backed by his bluegrass band Kentucky Thunder, country music legend Ricky Skaggs will grace the Temple Theater stage with songs from his long and illustrious career, including “Sis Draper,” “Return to Sender” and “Road to Spencer.” Skaggs has made a name for himself as a string virtuoso with a taste for stripped-down, tradit ional bluegrass and honky-tonk sounds, earning him 15 Grammy® Awards, multiple Hall of Fame memberships, and a host of adoring fans! Don’t miss this rousing performance by a master of the mandolin and his star-studded band!

Gene Watson (Angelina County)
2023-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
If you ask any number of country singers who their favorite singer is, a large number of them will respond: Gene Watson. It is safe to say that most knowledgeable country fans would point to Gene Watson as one of country music’s best ballad singers in the same league as country icons George Jones, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, and others who are the standard-bearers for honest, traditional country music. Don’t miss “The Singer’s Singer!”

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day at the Stone Fort Museum
2023-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | TX
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music by El Camino Real de Nacogdoches Band at the Stone Fort Museum. Enjoy traditional music from Ireland and music that celebrates the rich history of Texas while relaxing under a big tent with a plate of traditional Irish treats! The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact museum staff at (936) 468-2408 or stonefort@sfasu.edu.

Fiddler On The Roof (Angelina County)
2023-03-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

Dragons And Mythical Beasts (Angelina County)
2023-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Calling all brave heroes! From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand new spell-binding adventure, live on stage!

Ubank Good For Country Concert (Angelina County)
2023-03-04 18:30 - 22:00 | George H. Henderson Expo Center, 1200 Ellen Trout Dr., Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
UBank is bringing Scotty McCreery, Travis Denning, and Jackson Pigg to the Lufkin Expo Center on March 4th for our 4th annual Good For Country concert – tickets are only $10, and all proceeds are donated to the East Texas Food Bank! This is a family-friendly night of country music that you won’t want to miss… Tickets on sale now!
Talent Lineup:
Headliner – Scotty McCreery
Opener – Travis Denning
Local Guest – Jackson Pigg
Doors open at 6:45, show starts at 7:30.
