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Upcoming Events in Jefferson Texas


January

26 - 28 Girlfriend Weekend - Includes live music, dance, parade, famous literary authors, book signings, the "Hair Ball" and more.

Ph: 903-665-7520 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: kathy@beautyandthebook.com
Web: www.beautyandthebook.com

March

7 Diamond Don's Vintage Motocross - Ph: 713-320-5813 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: diamonddon@jeffersonrailway.com
Web: www.diamonddon.com

April

8 - 9 Diamond Don's Vintage Motocross - Ph: 713-320-5813 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: diamonddon@jeffersonrailway.com
Web: www.diamonddon.com

May

11 - 13 Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes Spring Festival - Tour four of the South's most beautiful homes. Each home offers fresh floral arrangements, period furnishings and docents in Victorian dress. Also enjoy the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial Play, butterfly garden tour and more.

Ph: 903-665-2513 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: excelsior@jeffersontx.com
Web: www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

27 - 29 The Outlaw Nationals Rod Run - Celebrate America's love affair with the automobile as some 300 classic autos, muscle cars and street rods are displayed in downtown Jefferson. Includes entertainment, auction and more. Downtown. Benefits Percy Johnson Burn Foundation Children's Camp.

Ph: 903-665-3411 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.hotrodhappenings.com

19 Memorial Day Celebration - Ph: 903-665-2672 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: jeffersonchamber@msn.com
Web: www.jefferson-texas.com

July

4 Jefferson Salutes America Fourth of July Celebration - An Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. The "Big Show" begins at 6pm downtown at the Otstott Park gazebo. The fun begins with a Children's trike/bike parade including Uncle Sam himself and maybe even a few people dressed in historic summertime clothing strolling around.

5:45 PM -- Children's Parade Line Up
6:00 PM -- Welcome , Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
6:00 PM -- Children's Parade & Judging
6:15 PM -- Ice Cream Championship Judging
6:30 PM -- Cake & Pie Auction--Friends of Jefferson Carnegie Library
7:30 PM -- Band Concert--Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band
8:00 PM -- Intermission--Presentation of Trophies to Ice Cream Winners
8:15 PM -- Band Concerts Resumes
9:15 PM -- Finish of the Quaker State 500 Duck Race
9:30 PM -- FIREWORKS FANTAZMAGORIA!!

Ph: 903-665-3733 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: jeffersonchamber@msn.com
Web: visitjeffersontexas.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Jay Gould Private Railroad Car

Jay Gould Private Railroad Car—The "Atalanta" has luxurious interior with four staterooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, butler'

Jefferson, TX Railroad History


First Bed and Breakfast in Texas/Pride House

First bed and breakfast in state. This Victorian mansion features more than 30 original stained glass windows and 12

Jefferson, TX Historic Hotels

Jefferson Hotel

A cotton warehouse in 1861, converted to hotel 1900, restored as country inn and restaurant. Turn-of-the-century iron beds, Victorian dressers, rocking chairs; 22

Jefferson, TX Historic Hotels

Things to do near Jefferson, TX

Visitor Center

A re-created railroad depot serves as tourist information center for city and county attractions. Also has recreational maps ...

Newton County History Center and Museum

Museum houses the archives, archeology, history and artifacts of Newton County. It is also a genealogical library....

Pinecrest Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Jones State Forest

A 1,725 acres pine and hardwood forest. Five miles southwest via I-45 and F.M. 1488. Birdwatcher's haven with more than 150 s...

Atlanta State Park

Excellent trailer and camp sites available at 1,475-acre facility on south shore of Lake Wright Patman. Other features includ...