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Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration

Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration | March 20th - April 5th, 2020

Texas State Railroad Steam Engine in Spring

DOGWOOD TRAILS AND FAIRY GARDEN TRAIL STILL OPEN.

UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS, MANY OF THE EVENTS THAT WERE SCHEDULED FOR THE DOGWOOD FESTIVAL HAVE BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.
Activities that would result in a large number of people gathering in one area will be postponed for now. We encourage you to still visit the dogwood blooms, fairy garden trails and have picnics in Davey Dogwood Park. Please call ahead to be sure the event you are planning on is still scheduled even if it is listed on our calendar. We are updating our schedule of events daily.

Palestine, Texas

This long-time celebration takes place the last two weekends in March and first weekend in April. Enjoy the delicate beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey Dogwood Park and the surrounding area. Activities are scheduled each weekend to compliment the Celebration. Don't miss the Piney Woods Excursion Train at the Texas State Railroad, the Main Street Farm & Flower Market, a play at the historic Texas Theatre & much more.

Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration Guide This year we have published a beautiful 12 page Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration Guide filled with history, events, accommodations and more!

Accommodations & Lodging Whether you are looking for a clean hotel room, luxurious bed and breakfast, lush campgrounds or a green place to park your RV, we have a place for you.

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Fairy Garden Trails:

March 20 - May 31 | Dawn to Dusk

There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring! We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find!

Railroad Heritage Center:

9:30 AM -4:30 PM | Open Mon-SunRelish the romance of the rails as depicted by the 37' X 17' Domis HO scale Model RR and enjoy the various exhibits that illustrate many facets of railroading.

Historic Redlands Tour:

11 AM -2PM | Saturday & Sunday Guided Tour of the Redlands Hotel (30 mins). Light refreshments provided. For special group tours call 903.729.3245

Official Dogwood Bloom Watch: Updated 3/17/2020

Dogwood in Bloom in the City 3.17.20

Dogwood opening 3.17.20

Redbud lined welcoming driveway 3.17.20

Dogwood bud opening 3.17.20

Redbud at Davey Dogwood Park taken on March 6, 2020

Dogwood at Reagan Park on March 8, 2020 taken by Bob Herrington

Bloom captured February 27, 2020

Bloom captured February 27, 2020

Bloom captured March 3, 2020

As of March 17, 2020 the blooms are right on schedule for the 82nd Annual Dogwood Trails Celebration beginning March 20th. The opening weekend of the celebration will be the best chance to see the dogwood trees in bloom. Due to the mild winter, many of the trees are leafing at the same time that they are blooming, so it is harder to spot the blossoms. It is still a beautiful drive in Davey Dogwood Park and throughout the historict district neighborhoods.