
What's Happening on the Trail:
Krewe of Dionysus Mardi Gras Parade - February 18 - Family friendly night time parade, super floats, lots of throws, marching bands through historic district. Free admission. For more information, call (800) 259-1714.
Bloomin' on the Bricks - March 24 - Experience the beauty of springtime on the riverbank in downtown Natchitoches. The spring garden festival will feature an exhibit area where merchants will sell and display items related to garden and lawn care, a demonstration area, live entertainment, a children's tent and food booths. Sponsored by the Natchitoches Main Street Program. For more information, call (866) 941- MAIN.
Art Along the Bricks - March 24 - Celebrate artistic creativity at the 8th annual Art Along the Bricks sponsored by the Natchitoches Art Guild & Gallery. This annual outdoor fine art and craft exhibition is held on Front Street in Natchitoches' historic district. For more information, call (318) 352-1626 or visit www.natchitochesartguild.org.
Jazz Festival - March 30-31 - Annual music festival held on the downtown riverbank of Cane River Lake in the historic district. Showcasing jazz, R&B, country and other types of music. Food vendors available. Admission charged. For more information, visit www.natchjazzfest.com.
For additional information, visit www.natchitoches.net.
Toledo Bend Lake County , Louisiana (Sabine Parish)
East Texas Jamboree "Branson in Broaddus" - January 14, 21, & 28 - Held at Catfish Junction Theater in Broaddus, Texas. For more information, call Ron Ferrier at (936) 635-1686.
Military Maladies - January 21 - Held at Fort Jesup State Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (888) 677-5378.
Fort Jesup State Park Events - Call (888) 677-5378 for information on events happening at Fort Jesup each month.
Hodges Gardens State Park - Call (800) 354-3523 for information on events happening at Hodges Gardens each month.
South Toledo Bend State Park - Call (888) 398-4770 for information on events happening at South Toledo Bend each month.
For additional information visit www.toledobendlakecountry.com
Hemphill , Texas (Sabine County )
Texas museum remembers 2003 shuttle tragedy. Exhibits that are part of the NASA Remembering Columbia permanent exhibition can only be seen in this location.
Patricia Huffman Smith Museum
375 Sabine St, Hemphill, TX 75948
Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $5 for adults; $2 for children. Phone: (409) 787-4827.
The museum also has a gift shop with NASA gear and memorabilia. http://patriciahuffmansmithcolumbiamuseum.org/
For additional information visit www.sabinecountytexas.com.
San Augustine , Texas
Relay for Life Bucket Brigade - February 5 - Held in downtown San Augustine.
Antique Appraisal with Randall Sanford - February 16 - Held at the First Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m.
Night of the Stars - March 8-10 - Sponsored by the Women's Service League
Chili Cook-off - March 22 - Held at Fairgrounds and Expo Hall
County Livestock Show - March 22-24 - Held at the Fairgrounds and Expo Hall
For additional information visit www.sanaugustinetx.com
Nacogdoches , Texas
Nacogdoches Trade Days - January 21-22 - Held at NW Loop 224 in Nacogdoches, Texas. For more information, call (936) 564-2150.
Azalea Trail - March 10-April 7 - The fourteenth annual Nacogdoches Azalea Trail will usher in springtime in the first Azalea City with a mixed bouquet of new events and mainstay favorites. As always, the centerpiece of the Azalea Trail will be the 25 miles of self-guided driving routes that meander through the city and include the stunning Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, the largest in the state of Texas. For group tours of the Garden during the Azalea Trail time, call (936) 564-7351 for more information.
For group tours call (888) OLDEST-TOWN. For additional information visit www.visitnacogdoches.org
Crockett , Texas
"Travelin Shoes" - January 21 - Held at the Crockett Civic Center. For more information, call (936) 544-4276.
Imago Theatre's ZOO ZOO - February 3 - Held at the Crockett Civic Center. For more information, call (936) 544-4276.
Lovelady, Texas Lovefest - February 11- Held at the Lovelady Old Gym. For more information, call (936) 546-4054.
Country Royalty - March 3 - Held at the Crockett Civic Center. A tribute to Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. For more information, call (936) 544-4276.
Roots and Boots - March 31 - Held at the Crockett Civic Center. Three country stars will come together in one theater to perform their timeless hit song. This will be an incredible night of music in a venue small enough to get a good up close view of Aaron, Sammy, and Joe. For more information, call (936) 544-4276.
For additional information, visit www.crockettareachamber.org
