Tyler & East Texas Event Calendar for 2021 & 2022
 Texas Rose Festival Court at the Queen's Coronation |
Our Tyler Texas calendar lists selected festivals, conventions, conferences, shows, expos, fairs, art shows, parades, and other large events.
The calendar focuses on long-standing events and those with widespread appeal and interest across Tyler and East Texas.
Also, be sure to check out 2021 East Texas annual festivals and fairs
IMPORTANT NOTE Events are always subject to change. We recommended you contact the responsible event sponsor to confirm dates, times and other details. |
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| November, 2021 | ||
November 27, 2021 |
Elkhart Annual Christmas Festival / Tree Lighting Food, games, live music, crafts, fun for everyone. |
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November 27, 2021 |
Stars of Historic Downtown Kilgore It will be an evening of shopping, eating, fun, and entertainment as Downtown Kilgore merchants and restaurants host Mingle & Jingle 2021! The party starts at 6 p.m. with merchants open all day. The scene will be merry for all of those who are starting their holiday shopping. Downtown Kilgore will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with fantastic Christmas lights and holiday fun all season long. |
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November 27 - December 23, 2021 |
Wonderland of Lights Details about the Wonderland of Lights ... from the official City of Marshall website |
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November 28, 2021 |
Holidaze in the Gardens Join us for some holiday cheer in the gardens! We will have hot chocolate, a special tree lighting of our living Christmas tree and more! |
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| December, 2021 | ||
December 1, 2021
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A Celebration with ZZ TOP |
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December 1-4, 2021 |
Mistletoe & Magic 2021 In its 43rd year, Mistletoe & Magic is a three-day holiday shopping event held in December at a new location: The Tyler Rose Garden Center in Tyler. This holiday shopping event is a collection of more than 70 specialty boutiques and merchants from all over the country showcasing antiques, artwork, gourmet foods, jewelry, seasonal decorations, housewares, adult and children’s clothing, gifts and so much more. |
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December 2, 2021 |
Christmas Parade |
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December 2, 2021 |
2021 Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Located in Downtown Tyler and followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square. |
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December 2 - 5, 2021
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First Monday Trade Days - December Market |
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December 3, 2021
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Longview Symphony Orchestra Home for the Holidays Concert Enjoy your holiday favorites from "Sleigh Ride" to "White Christmas" - with a special visitor from the North Pole. Our fully professional orchestra performs seasonal chestnuts including Clement Clarke Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas" with a celebrity local, children's choir and a Nutcracker or two. |
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December 3-4, 2021 |
Christmas in Fair Park |
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December 4, 2021 |
5th Annual Jacksonville Jingle Jog 5K and Fun Run Open to runners, walkers, adults and children, this event is a family-oriented holiday tradition where memories will be created as we jingle our way through the city. Jingle bells will be provided. Come and enjoy a fun run and take your picture with Santa after his helicopter arrival! |
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December 5, 2021 |
6th Annual Cookies with Santa Pictures and Story Time with Santa, cookie decorating, holiday shopping with local vendors, dance party, and giveaways!! |
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December 9, 2021 |
Downtown Tyler's Holiday Open House |
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December 9, 2021 |
Troup Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade |
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December 11, 2021 |
Avalon Faire Camelot Christmas Feast |
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December 11, 2021 |
Christmas in Neches Vendors, food trucks, kids entertainment, live music, parade at dusk and then the tree lighting |
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December 11, 2021
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Tim Hawkins |
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December 11-31, 2021 |
Azalea District Trail of Lights Take a self guided walking or driving tour through the historic Azalea District. You’ve seen the beautiful colors of the Azalea District during the spring; now see the historic homes come to life with color, once again, as they are “dressed” up for the holiday season in all their splendor. |
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December 12, 2021 |
Christmas in Kilgore Vendors, food trucks, kids entertainment, live music, parade at dusk and then the tree lighting |
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December 12-13, 2021 |
Kilgore Rangerette Christmas Show Showtimes are: Dec 12th @ 7:00 pm, Dec 13th @ 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm |
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December 25, 2021 |
Christmas Day
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December 30 - January 2, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - January 2022 Market |
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| January, 2022 | ||
January 1, 2022 |
New Year's Day
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January 6, 2022 |
38th Annual Economic Outlook There will be a selection of campers, travel trailers, powerboats, luxury cruisers, and fishing boats from dealers in the East Texas area on display during the three-day event, as well as exhibitors including outfitters, tackle dealers, and more. Shoppers will have the opportunity to touch, see, and compare before buying, and boat and RV dealers will be offering special pre-season savings and show specials. |
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January 15, 2022
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The Music of Sam Cooke |
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January 21, 2022
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Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live Get ready for the ultimate playdate — 65 million years in the making — as Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in prehistoric Australia. Observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will astonish and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide — but don’t! You won’t want to miss a minute! |
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January 28-30, 2022 |
East Texas Boat and RV Show There will be a selection of campers, travel trailers, powerboats, luxury cruisers, and fishing boats from dealers in the East Texas area on display during the three-day event, as well as exhibitors including outfitters, tackle dealers, and more. Shoppers will have the opportunity to touch, see, and compare before buying, and boat and RV dealers will be offering special pre-season savings and show specials. |
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January 29, 2022
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Charles Yang - Violin Superstar Time for Three’s Charles Yang “plays classical violin with the charisma of a rockstar” (Boston Globe). From Bach to Ravel to the music of Queen, this concert showcases Yang’s virtuosity in spanning the genres of classical, rock, Broadway, and more. |
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| February, 2022 | ||
February 3, 2022
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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical This event tells the Tony and Grammy Award-winning true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. |
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February 3-6, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - February Market |
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February 11-13, 2022 |
Home and Design Show Each February, the East Texas Builders Association along with builders and associates of ETBA, showcase the services they offer. The public can visit with each vendor and get to know their products and services. |
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February 17, 2022
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Naturally7 “Vocal Play” group, Naturally7, is thrilled to bring their jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics to the Cowan Center! More than just a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers, these seven incredible artists transform their voices into actual human |
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February 19, 2022 |
Race for Hope Full, Half, 5K and Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run all starting and ending in historic Downtown Lufkin. Runners will undertake a quick and flat course through the Deep Pineywoods of East Texas. |
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February 25, 2022
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Mutts Gone Nuts! |
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February 26, 2022
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Rock the Classics II Rock the Classics II features mash-ups of your favorite pop tunes spanning 6 decades with their unlikely counterparts from classical music. Beyoncé and Schubert. Tennessee Waltz and a Mozart country dance. Pachelbel and Maroon 5. Joining Richard Lee and the ETSO on stage are local musical superstars The Stanley's BBQ All-Star Band, The Magills, and more! It’s a night to rock your socks off! |
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| March, 2022 | ||
March 1, 2022 |
Mardi Gras
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March 1, 2022
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story Relive all of your favorites—“Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “The Sound of Silence”—with this immersive concert-style theater show chronicling the amazing journey shared by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. This story follows their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, through their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s, to their dramatic split in 1970. |
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March 3-6, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - March Market |
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March 5, 2022
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Fiddler on the Roof Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. With iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” the performance is a perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. |
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March 5, 2022
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9th Annual FRESH 15 Race - 15K, 5K and 1K Both FRESH 15 courses take runners on a journey through South Tyler and the beautiful Hollytree Country Club! Both courses include the challenging Heartbreak Hill. The Lil’ FRESHie 1K is for runners under the age of 12. |
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March 15, 2022
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Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Tyler’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory … to a lucky few. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper! |
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March 19, 2022 |
84th Annual Dogwood Festival Parade at 9:00am, and festival from 10:00am to 5:00pm The Dogwood Festival is the longest running dogwood festival in the state of Texas and is held in the charming Historic Downtown and Old Town district of Palestine, Texas. The Festival kicks off the first of three weekends of the Dogwood Celebration with locals and guests celebrating the season of beautiful Dogwood blooms of East Texas. Live music, art, specialty products, food vendors, kids activities and more will fill the city the third weekend in March!! |
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March 22, 2022
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Viva Momix Internationally known for their gravity defying dance and illusion,Viva Momix, choreographed by Momix Artistic Director and Founder Moses Pendleton, combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent to create an entertaining multimedia experience that will surprise, enchant and astonish your family! |
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March 24 - April 3, 2022 |
78th YMBL South Texas State Fair details on the web and on Facebook |
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March 25 - April 10, 2022 |
Tyler Azalea & Spring Flower Trail
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March 26, 2022 |
Tyler Azalea 10K and 5K |
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March 26, 2022
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One Night in Memphis |
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March 26, 2022
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Beethoven@251 ETSO celebrates Beethoven’s with three of his works never performed by ETSO including two overtures and his Grosse Fugue. As Beethoven was Haydn’s most celebrated pupil, it’s only fitting to feature Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C performed by British soloist Colin Carr. Beethoven’s music inspired Schubert just as it continues to inspire musicians and listeners more than two centuries later. |
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March 31 - April 3, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - April Market |
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April 2 - May 1, 2022
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Avalon Faire Pass through the gates of Avalon and be transported to the time of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table! Escape from the bustle of modern life and spend a day (or a weekend) in our magical realm amidst marvels and merriment and music that make your spirit soar. |
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April 17, 2022 |
Easter Sunday
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April 22-24 2022 |
10th Annual - The 1836 Chuckwagon Race The 1836 takes place during the celebration of Texas’s Independence every year at the Diamond B Ranch in Neches, Texas. There are multiple divisions of wagon races, a cowboy style match race, pasture roping, barrel race, and a mounted shooting competition. This is truly a unique Western event you don’t want to miss! |
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April 23, 2022
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Yesterday & Today: An Interactive Beatles Experience |
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April 26, 2022
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Celtic Woman Grammy-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman returns in 2022 with a brand-new show, Postcards from Ireland. Embrace an evening of angelic voices, breathtaking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, transporting you from your theatre seat to the lush landscapes of the Emerald Isle. With Irish dancers, bagpipers and an array of traditional Irish instruments — including the bodhran, tin whistle and uilleann pipes — this dynamic and multi-talented group has captivated audiences all around the world. |
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April 28 - May 1, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - May Market |
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April 30, 2022
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Season Finale - Jon Kimura Parker, Piano The season comes to a close with a stellar evening of music. Pianist Jon Kimura Parker returns to perform George Gershwin's Concert in F. Richard Lee and the ETSO are also joined by the Tyler Legacy Chamber Orchestra for a special side-by-side performance. |
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April 30, 2022
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Celebration of Camille Saint Saens |
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| May, 2022 | ||
May 22, 2022 |
Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival |
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May 30, 2022 |
Memorial Day
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| June, 2022 | ||
June 2-5, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - June Market |
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June 11, 2022
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Madagascar the Musical Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar the Musical follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. |
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June 11, 2022 |
Tyler Cattle Barons' Gala The event supports the Americn Cancer Society. This year's theme is "Neon Rose". |
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June 16-17, 2022
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Blue Man Group More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group and now it’s your turn! The group returns to Tyler for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love — signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy. The men are still blue but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages. |
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June 17-19, 2022 |
Great Texas Balloon Race |
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June 30 - July 3, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - July Market |
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| July, 2022 | ||
July 4, 2022 |
Independence Day
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July 8-9, 2022 |
Canton Texas Balloon Fest The Canton Texas Visitor Bureau hosts this two-day annual event each year. The festival has grown and now includes vendors of all kinds, great food, and art vendors showing off their pieces. Family fun activities are abundant bounce houses, car shows and the very popular 5K glow run on Friday night. Each year the festival highlights great East Texas Music with non-stop music all weekend. |
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July 28 - July 31, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - August Market |
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| August, 2022 | ||
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Coming Soon! |
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| September, 2022 | ||
September 1-4, 2022
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First Monday Trade Days - September Market |
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| October, 2022 | ||
October 13-16, 2022 |
89th Texas Rose Festival
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Canton First Monday Trade Days Market Dates for 2021-2022
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAYS For current, up-to-date information on opening dates, we encourage you to contact the official owners and operators of First Monday Trade Days. |
The following Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday market dates for Canton First Monday Trade Days have been set for 2021 and 2022:
| Market Month | Dates |
| November | October 28-31, 2021 |
| December | December 2-5, 2021 |
| Market Month | Dates |
| January | December 30, 2021 - January 2, 2022 |
| February | February 3-6, 2022 |
| March | March 3-6, 2022 |
| April | March 31 - April 3, 2022 |
| May | April 28 - May 1, 2022 |
| June | June 2-5, 2022 |
| July | June 30 - July 3, 2022 |
| August | July 28 - 31, 2022 |
| September | September 1-4, 2022 |
| October | September 29 - October 2, 2022 |
| November | November 3-6, 2022 |
| December | December 1-4, 2022 |
Have a Tyler or East Texas event to post? The calendar focuses on large, long-standing events and those with widespread appeal and interest across Tyler and East Texas. |
For more Tyler and East Texas Event Information
Visit the Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau for a complete listing of Tyler events, and the Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau for more East Texas events.
| Athens | Athens Texas Tourism |
| Canton | Canton Texas Visitors Bureau |
| Gladewater | Gladewater Texas Main Street Program |
| Henderson | Henderson Texas Department of Tourism |
| Jacksonville | Jacksonville Texas Tourism |
| Jefferson | Jefferson Texas Tourism Department |
| Kilgore | Kilgore Texas Tourism |
| Lindale | Lindale Texas Tourism |
| Marshall | Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Mineola | Mineola Texas Tourism |
| Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Palestine | Palestine Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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