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Upcoming Events in Columbus Texas


March

27 - 2 Trailhead - This annual cowboy gathering draws competitors and spectators from across the country for cowboy shooting, riding and shopping.

Address: Located in Gunsmoke, just 12 miles north of Columbus , Columbus, Texas
Ph: 979-732-8385 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: ccvb@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.thss.org

May

19 Rolling Hills Bike Challenge 2006 - Offers cyclists some of the most picturesque, yet challenging bike routes in South Central Texas.

Address: ccvb@sbcglobal.net , Columbus, Texas
Ph: 979-732-8385 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: ccvb@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.columbustexas.org

26 - 27 Live Oak Festival - Enjoy a full weekend of live music by well-known artists, arts & crafts fair, parade, hot air balloons, surrey ride, historic homes, children's rides and much more.

Address: Courthouse Square, Downtown , Columbus, Texas
Ph: 979-732-8385 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: spring@intertex.net
Web: www.columbustexas.org

27 Greg Lundgren 5-K Fun Run - Annual run winds 3.1 miles, along the Colorado River and through historic downtown. Sponsored by the Columbus Pilot Club to support brain injury prevention and education.

Address: Beason's Park, Hwy. 90. , Columbus, Texas
Ph: 979-732-8385 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: ccvb@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.columbustexas.org

December

6 - 9 Christmas on the Colorado - Features a candlelight tour of historic homes and house museums, music, retail and craft fair, re-enactors, dinner theater and more.

Address: Downtown Columbus , Columbus, Texas
Ph: 979-732-8385 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: ccvb@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.columbustexas.org

8 Holiday Extravaganza Retail & Craft Fair - Ph: 979-732-8385 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: ccvb@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.columbustexas.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Sites in Columbus

Medallions of the State Historical Survey Committee have been placed on almost 80 sites in Columbus. The newest concept in providing historical and architectural information is the unique "Talking Houses"

Columbus, TX Tours

Live Oak Art Center

In 1848, Scotsman Robert Robson built a castle on the river and began providing homes to local and itinerant artists. Today, creative spirits can rejuvenate at the Live Oak Art Center housed in the historic 1891 Brunson Building. Established in 1954

Columbus, TX Arts

2nd Largest Live Oak in Texas

Tree lovers must see the Second Largest Recorded Live Oak Tree in Texas. This massive tree is recognized by the Texas Forest Service among their "Registry of Champion Big Trees," and is believed to be the 2nd largest in the state. Thought to be approximately 500

Columbus, TX Natural Attractions

Preston Kyle Shatto Wildlife Museum

There are currently more than 75 different species of wildlife exhibited in the Shatto Museum, including Africa's "Big Five" - elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, cape buffalo - and a white rhinoceros, one of only two on exhibit in the United States.

Columbus, TX Museums

Tate-Brandon House Museum

The Industrial Revolution brought about the increased substitution of machinery for human effort. By the mid-1800'

Columbus, TX Museums

Things to do near Columbus, TX

Mary Kay Museum

See the history behind Mary Kay Ash and her world-famous company, Mary Kay Cosmetics. Displays include many of the lavish rew...

Ellison's Greenhouses

Ellison's Greenhouses is the only commercial wholesale greenhouse operation in the state that allows the public to tour its w...