| EVENT |
INFORMATION |
DATES |
TIME |
| Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens |
The birth of Spring is beautifully displayed each year when the daffodils are in bloom. Open to the public free of charge, from 10 A.M. to 4 P. M., seven days a week during blooming season. Located 6 miles south of Gladewater, and about 6 miles north of I-20 (Hwy 271 exit), just off of CR 3104. For more detailed information and directions call 903/845-5501. (For group tour information call 903/845-5780). Sponsored by the Helen Lee Foundation.
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Mid February through Early March |
10am - 4pm |
| East Texas Gusher Days (22nd Annual) |
Enjoy a variety of events revolving around the nostalgia of the Oil Boom Days! A Golf Tournament (April 19), Kick-Off Luncheon and Street Dance (April 20), Heritage Parade, Bass Tournament, Chili Cook-off, Antique Car Show, Hip Hop Amusements, Brownie Bowl Lick-Off, live musical entertainment, arts & crafts, food concessions and commercial area. Sponsored by the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce. (Booth space reservations call 845-5501 or 1-800-627-0315).
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April 19th-21st |
All Day |
| Apron Strings: Ties to the Past (3rd Annual) |
Join us Mothers Day weekend as we look at the history of the apron .from necessity to accessory ….And honor those who wore them.. The Antique District will be lined with fabulous vintage aprons which will no doubt bring back memories sure to warm our hearts. |
May 12th |
TBD |
| Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo (70th Annual) |
Since 1937, Gladewater has featured one of the best known, nationally sanctioned PRCA rodeos in America—featuring a lavish parade and chuck wagon cook-off, street dance (June 2), Cowboy Prayer Breakfast (June 3), and 4 days of old-west style, bronco-busting rodeo. For reservations (after Memorial Day) call 903/845-5126. Sponsored by the Gladewater Rodeo Association.
www.gladewaterrodeo.com |
June 6th-9th |
Nightly 8:15pm |
| Fireworks Display at Beautiful Lake Gladewater |
Annual Boat Parade Contest sponsored by City National Bank at approximately 8:00 p.m. & Fireworks Display at dusk. Sponsored by the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce. |
Independence Day |
Dusk |
| Arts & Crafts Festival (35th Annual) |
Since 1973 this annual event has been recognized as the largest outdoor arts and crafts event in East Texas, with more than 200 exhibitors from Texas and surrounding states. Art, woodcrafts, handcrafts, ceramics, dolls, needlework, jewelry, clothing, homemade goodies from local non profit organizations and much more! Sponsored by the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce. HANDCRAFTED ITEMS ONLY. 903/845-5501 or 800/627-0315 |
September 22nd-23rd |
All Day |
| Gladewater Black Rodeo (4th Annual) |
Gladewater Rodeo Arena . One of the Largest Rodeos of Color. For more information contact Frank “Penny” Edwards 903/918-6023 or www.realcowboyassociation.com |
October 6th |
TBD |
| Christmas Time in "Gusherville" |
The Gladewater Antique District Association will begin the Celebration of Christmas with unique festivities downtown. Seasonal entertainment, dealer’s specials, Texas Style Hospitality. Stores open late November 11th. Think antiques for Christmas! Sponsored by the Gladewater Antique District Association. |
November 11th |
TBD |
| Christmas Parade |
In the air there’s a feeling of CHRISTMAS as the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce hails the coming of Christmas and offers a warm winter welcome to all East Texas Visitors with a gigantic Christmas Parade, sponsored by Capital One Bank, on the First Tuesday in December at 6:00 P.M. |
December 5th |
6pm |
| Breakfast with Santa |
Bring the little ones for breakfast, storytelling and picture with Santa at 9 A.M. |
December 9th |
9am |
| Tour of Homes |
Antique shops are open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5. Most are CLOSED ON MONDAYS. VISITOR INFORMATION—to assist our visitors we have general information packets ready to mail. Call 903/845-5501 or 1-800-627-0315, Fax 903/845-6326, E-Mail gladewatercoc@cox-internet.com, or write Chamber at PO Box 1409, 215 North Main, Gladewater, TX 75647. |
December 9th |
10am - 5pm |
