List of Upcoming Events (06-25-2009)
(Tourism-Oriented)
Palestine Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Visitor Depot)
Susan Cottle-Leonard
Director of Tourism and Conventions

Ongoing Events:

Classic Movies in Reagan Park, off Crockett Road: First Saturday of Each Month: 7 p.m. or dusk; Coming Attraction: June 6, 2009 – “Send Me No Flowers” – Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall   
Move Schedule

“Embrace the Arts” Presents Art at the Museum: First Saturday of Each Month; Next Exhibit June 6 (See below); 5-8 p.m.; Art Exhibits Change Monthly and are available daily

Sabor a Pasion Country House and Bistro: Hosts Holiday Dinners and available for special events (Mother’s Day next) and meetings; 903-729-9500 or www.saborapasion.com

Sweet Dreams Winery, 2549 ACR 441: Open Saturdays 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. – call for appointment weekdays; Directions: take Hwy. 155 North and turn on 315 North, at FM 321 intersection, go 2.2 miles north to CR 444, turn right,  then right at the end of 444 you will see the sign on left;  903-549-2027

Texas Vineyard & Smokehaus, 2442 ACR 2133: Open Wed-Sun noon-9 p.m.; Directions: Take Hwy 79 S, past Loop 256 and turn left on FM 1990, at intersection of FM 1990 and ACR 2133; 903-538-2950

Texas State Railroad – Scenic Rides Year Round: Departs Palestine and/or Rusk Stations depending on schedule - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Short runs and  Many Special Events (see below); For additional information and tickets: www.TexasStateRR.com or 1-888-987-2461

Recent photos from the Polar Express 2008
as seen in "Spotted" by the TylerPaper.com

Palestine Public Library – Varied Presentations, Classes, and Meetings, including Tai Chi, Yoga, Story Hour, Genealogy: 1101 N. Cedar; 903-729-4121 or www.palestine.lib.tx.us for comprehensive list of library

Events:

June 26, 27, 2009 – PHS Class of ‘69 Reunion: 903-723-7183, 214-762-7350

July 4, 2009 – Fourth of July Fireworks, presented by the City of Palestine: Front of A.M. Story School, 5300 Loop 256  South; Starts at dark

July 11, 2009 – “Embrace the Arts” at the Museum: Museum of East Texas Culture, 400 Micheaux; 5-8 p.m.; 903-723-1914

July 11, 2009 – Congo Truck Club’s 7^th Annual Truck and Car Show: Ben E. Keith Distributors, 2019 Oak Street (Sponsor); 10 a.m. start/4 p.m. Awards; Truck and Car Classes, Prizes, Drawing; 903-729-7493 0r 903-7321-3840

July 17-19, 24-26, 2009 – Beauty and the Beast: Historic Texas Theater, 213 W. Crawford St.; 7:30 p.m. Fri-Sat/2 p.m. Sun

July 23, 2009 – 13^th Annual Taste of Palestine, presented by the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce; Palestine Civic Center, 1819 Hwy 19 N; 5-7:30 p.m.; Tickets and sponsorship information  available at the Chamber, 401 W. Main St., 903-729-6066

Aug. 1, 2009 – “Embrace the Arts” Presents Quarterly Progressive Arts Tour: Exhibits, Live Music, Refreshments and ART; 5-8 p.m.; Held at these locations quarterly: Charlene & Associates, 1131 West Oak; Museum of East Texas Culture, 400 Micheaux; Palestine Public  Library, 1101 North Cedar St.; Texas Art Depot, 301 West Oak; 903-723-3014

Aug. 1, 2009 – Wild West Dinner Train: Rusk Depot; 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 15, 2009 – Dogwood Jamboree Presents “Pure Country” (See June 20 listing)

Sept. 5, 2009 – “Embrace the Arts” at the Museum: 5-8 p.m.; 903-723-1914

Sept. 5, 2009 – Railfest: All day train event at Palestine Depot; www.TexasStateRR.com, 888-987-2461

Sept. 7, 2009 – Labor Day Train Excursion from Palestine to Maydelle Turntable: 11 a.m.; Ticket price includes lunch; www.TexasStateRR.com, 888-987-2461

Sept. 18-19, 2009 – Bikers & Boxcars: Rusk Depot; www.TexasStateRR.com, 888-987-2461

Regional Events:

First Monday Trade Days – Canton – Monthly, prior to First Monday, w/ex June: 903-567-6556; Canton

July 2-5, 2009 – First Monday Trade Days:  903-567-6556; Canton

July 3, 2009 – 1^st Friday’ N Rusk: Salute to the Vets Celebration: 5 p.m.; Downtown Rusk

July 4, 2009 – Tyler Jaycee 46^th Annual Extravaganza: 903-597-4787; Lindsey Park, Tyler

July 4, 2009 – David Crockett Dulcimer Society: Camp Street Café, 215 S. Third Street; 8 p.m.; 877-544-8656; Crockett

July 11, 2009 – Marshall Ford Swing Band: Camp Street Café, 215 S. Third St.; 8 p.m.; 877-544-8656; Crockett

July 18, 2009 – Gillette Brothers: Camp Street Café; 215 S. Third St.; 8 p.m.; 877-544-8656; Crockett

Aug. 1-2, 2009 – First Monday Trade Days: 903-567-6556; Canton

Aug. 1, 2009 – David Crockett Dulcimer Society: Camp Street Café, 215 S. Third St.; 8 p.m.; 877-544-8656; Crockett

Aug. 7-9, 2009 – 3^rd Annual Hunters’ Expo: Crockett Civic Center; 936-544-2359; Crockett

Aug. 15, 2009 – Ezra Charles & The Texas Blues Band: Camp Street Café: 215 S. Third St.; 8 p.m. 877-544-8656; Crockett

Aug. 22, 2009 – Gillette Brothers: Camp Street Café, 215 S. Third St.; 8 p.m.; 877-544-8656; Crockett

Sept. 3-6, 2009 – First Monday Trade Days: 903-567-6556; Canton