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1 Real East Texas 2015 Annual Events VisitLongviewTexas.com

2 Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride & Run Dalton Days & Wild West Show JANUARY East Texas Boat & RV Show January 23-25, 2015 Outdoor enthusiasts flock to this exciting 60,000 square foot show featuring 40 plus exhibitors showing off the newest in watercraft, recreational vehicles, fishing and camping accessories. FEBRUARY Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride & Run February 7, mile rides plus a 5K and 10K run. Starts at Doris McQueen Primary School. Offers rest stops with water, fruit, and plenty of homemade cookies. SAG support is provided. Home Products Show February 6-8, 2015 East Texas Builders Association presents the annual Home Products Show featuring products for remodeling or for building new homes along with services offered by financial institutions. MARCH Zonta Antiques Show & Sale March 6-8, 2015 Thousands of visitors can find those oneof-a-kind collectibles at this major antiquing-circuit show featuring 50 plus quality dealers. Longview Model Train Show March 7 & 8, 2015 Trains & tracks everywhere! Buy, sell or trade for that rare piece to add to your collection at this event sporting train layouts and dealer displays. A true delight for every child to see. Annual LETU Car Show March 21 & 22, 2015 The LeTourneau University Automotive Society presents their Annual Car Show with proceeds furthering missions around the world. APRIL Downtown Live - Spring April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2015 This free Downtown Longview event is held at Heritage Plaza, on the corner of Green and Methvin Streets during the Spring and Fall from 5:00 until 7:30p.m. The event features a variety of live music styles, vendors and refreshments. Taste of Longview April 7, 2015 Sample delicious foods from local vendors and restaurants. Dalton Days & Wild West Show April 11, 2015 The dramatic re-enactment of the famous Dalton Gang Bank Robbery plus a wild west show, World of Western for the kids and so much more. This event kicks off western week in Longview. Longview PRCA Rodeo April 17 & 18, 2015 Celebrating 25 years with bull riding, calf roping, mutton busting, stick horse racing, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and team roping. Harvest Festival Crawfish Boil April 25, 2015 Annual Crawfish Boil to benefit the Harvest Festival Scholarship Program. All you can eat & drink, crawfish, catfish and all the trimmings, with a live cajun band.

3 Fireworks Festival & Freedom Celebration Harvest Festival Crawfish Boil T-Bone Walker Blues Festival MAY AlleyFest May 16, 2015 This premier East Texas street festival kicks off the summer with live music from high-energy entertainers, arts, crafts, food, a 5k and 10k run and children s activities in downtown Longview. JUNE T-Bone Walker Blues Festival June 5 & 6, 2015 The festival is a two-day, two-stage celebration of the legendary bluesman, Aaron T-Bone Walker and Blues music. The event features delta blues and electric blues musicians, food and merchandise vendors. There is an indoor stage at Maude Cobb Activity Center and an outdoor stage on the lawn behind Maude Cobb Activity Center. JULY Fireworks Festival & Freedom Celebration July 4, 2015 A gigantic fireworks show with patriotic music to celebrate the nation s independence at Maude Cobb Activity Center. Activities throughout the day including amusement rides, food and beverages, vendors and a variety of other entertainment, including a concert at Maude Cobb Activity Center. Activities start at 10 a.m. and last through the day. The fireworks begin at dark. U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships & Great Texas Balloon Race July 21-26, 2015 The official Balloon Capital of Texas hosts this three-day world class balloon competition with 80-plus sport and special shape balloons, concerts, food and exhibits. An annual crowd favorite is the event s balloon glow. Longview Kennel Club Dog Show July 25 & 26, 2015 Purebred dogs attract enthusiasts from across the U. S. as Longview conducts this American Kennel Club show. AUGUST Ink Life Tattoo & Music Festival August 14-16, 2015 This is an artist run three-day event hosted by the House of Pain Tattoo Studio in El Paso, TX and MC d by Dr. Blasphemy. Doors are open to the public from noon until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. SEPTEMBER Gregg County Fair September 4-12, 2015 The Longview Jaycees present a week-long, old-fashioned family friendly county fair with carnival rides, games, exhibits and plenty of food at the Gregg County Fairgrounds. For a complete list of events visit

4 Gregg County Fair Landmarks of Longview Architecture Tour Christmas at the Courthouse Major Battles of the Civil War September 17-20, 2015 A Cleburne s Division Blue Gray Alliance Event. Two battles fought each day. Staged at Maple Springs Farm in Hallsville, Texas. Landmarks of Longview Architecture Home Tour September 19 & 20, 2015 This annual tour features several homes of architectural interest in Longview. Neal McCoy s East Texas Angel Network Benefit Concert September 26, 2015 Country music star and Longview resident Neal McCoy, and his celebrity friends, give this concert to raise money which provides assistance to children with serious illnesses. OCTOBER Downtown Live - Fall October 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2015 This free Downtown Longview event is held at Heritage Plaza, on the corner of Green and Methvin Streets during the Spring and Fall from 5:00 until 7:30p.m. The event features a variety of live music styles, vendors and refreshments. Movies on the Plaza October 3, 2015 Enjoy an outdoor movie on a huge inflatable screen in Heritage Plaza. And best of all it s FREE. Free soft drinks & popcorn while supplies last. Harvest Festival & Livestock Show October 22-24, 2015 The largest show of its kind in East Texas, the Texas Cooperative Extension Office junior livestock show, judging and sale is the highlight of the year for area 4H and FFA members. DECEMBER Christmas Parade December 3, 2015 With over 125 entries, the area s biggest holiday parade features floats decorated to reflect the year s special theme. Christmas at the Courthouse December 4 & 5, 2015 Longview ushers in the holiday season with musical entertainment on the lighted courthouse lawn, a visit with Santa, wagon rides, movies and refreshments. Living History Christmas December 5, 2015 Actors dress in period clothing and take their places among the Gregg County Historical Museum s exhibits. Also popular is the HO model train display that reminds event-goers of Christmases past. For a complete list of events visit

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