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Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration

March 18 - April 3, 2022

Texas State Railroad Steam Engine in Spring

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.

2021 Events & Activities

Fairy Garden Trails:

March 18 - 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-Sat

Relish 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.

Photo: Dana Goolsby

Old Time Music & Dulcimer Festival:

March 24 - 26 | A festival with a laid back attitude and really great music! Some of the best dulcimer and old time music artists from around the country serve as headliners for the concerts and lead the workshops. Friday and Saturday are filled with live performances, jamming sessions, concerts & workshops. For more information call 936-222-1892.

First Baptist Church 5700 N Loop 256

Email: margaretgwright@yahoo.com

Find out more at oldpalmusic.com

VIP Art Reception and Sneak Peek:

March 18 | 5:00 PM -9:00 PM

Enjoy live music, hor d'oeuvres, beverages & meet the artists. Purchasing art is encouraged. ArtTracks sculpture awards will be announced. Tickets $20 available at the door or at www.palestinechamber.org. Redlands Hotel Parking | Lot 300 W Oak Street

Dogwood Festival:

March 19 | 9:00 AM -4:00 PM | Downtown

Join us in Palestine's historic Main Street District for Arts & Craft vendors, food, live street performances, kid's activity zone, photo ops & more. $1.00 entrance fee

Artist Tent:
March 19 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Redlands Hotel Parking Lot. Artists from across Texas come together to showcase their work. Select pieces will be available for purchase. Corner of John and Oak St.

Dogwood Children's Literacy & Arts Festival:

March 19 | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM | Carnegie Library Building Lawn

Join the United Way of East Central Texas for this free event encouraging children Pre-K through 3rd grade to shoot for the moon while promoting a love of reading and art. Enjoy storytelling, activities, snow cones and each child gets to take a book home for their personal library. 502 N Queen Street

Official Dogwood Bloom Watch: 2022

Coming Soon!

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Davey Dogwood Park

Historic Home Driving Tour

North Loop Driving Trail

South Loop Driving Trail

Specialty Dining Events at Sabor A Pasion:

March 18, 25 & April 1 |

Pizza! Pasta! & Pavlova! Chef Simon Webster serves pizza from his acclaimed wood-fired pizza oven. Meal is served family-style and includes gourmet salad, wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta & his signature New Zealand Pavlova. Reservations Required 903-729-9500 | 110 ACR 406 | BYOB

March 19, 26 & April 2 |

Bistro Dining at Restaurant Aubergine: 3 course prix fixe menu. Choose from a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts featuring seasonal & local menu items inspired by Chef Webster's global influence. Reservations required. 903-729-9500 | 110 ACR 406 | BYOB

March 20 & 27 & April 3 | Dogwood Brunch Plated gourmet breakfast with complimentary Mimosa.

Seating available from 9:30AM to 12:00 PM. Reservations required. 903-729-9500 | 110 ACR 406 | BYOB

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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About the Area

Davey Dogwood Park In 1938, two friends shared a casual cup of coffee and from that one of the premier East Texas tourism events was born.

Historic Main Street District 44 blocks stretching from the Palestine Visitor Center to the Anderson County Courthouse.

Dogwood Festival Parade Application March 19, 2022
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