1st Weekend of Events: March 23-25
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Friday, March 23rd
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March 22-24 – Old Time Dulcimer & Music Festival – Workshops, Concerts, Jam Sessions and More at the Museum for East Texas Culture. Details at www.oldpalmusic.com
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March 23 & 24, March 30 & 31, April 6 & 7 - Tour the Redland's Hotel – Historic Tour - 11 a.m. Architectural Tour - 2 p.m. Guided tour of the historic Redland's Hotel, approximately 30 minutes long. Light refreshments provided. For group special tours call the Redland's at 903-729-2345. www.redlandshistoricinn.com
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March 23 & 24 – Boston Porter Memorial Rodeo - 12th Annual Boston Porter Memorial Bull Riding Fri & Sat Night. United Bucking Bulls Inc & RANK Rider Tour...Toughest Cowboys & Rankest Bulls. Tickets $12 in advance @ Cavenders $15 @ the gate. Anderson Co. Livestock Pavilion located on Hwy 287 North.
Saturday, March 24th
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March 22-24 – Old Time Dulcimer & Music Festival – Workshops, Concerts, Jam Sessions and More at the Museum for East Texas Culture. Details at www.oldpalmusic.com
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March 23-24, March 30-31, April 6-7 - Tour Redland's Hotel – Historic Tour - 11 a.m. Architectural Tour - 2 p.m. Guided tour of the historic Redland's Inn, approximately 30 minutes long. Light refreshments provided. For group special tours call the Redland's at 903-729-2345. www.redlandshistoricinn.com
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March 23 & 24 – Boston Porter Memorial Rodeo - 12th Annual Boston Porter Memorial Bull Riding Fri & Sat Night. United Bucking Bulls Inc & RANK Rider Tour. Toughest Cowboys & Rankest Bulls. Tickets $12 in advance @ Cavenders $15 @ the gate. Anderson Co. Livestock Pavilion located on Hwy 287 North. Proceeds benefit Boston Porter Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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March 24 - Boston Buckaroo Kids Rodeo 3-5pm, Anderson Co Livestock Pavilion. The toughest cowboys & cowgirls compete in Mutton Busting , Stick Horse Racing, & Goat Dressing. Lots of fun for everyone! Events for ages 5 & under, Ages 6-8 & 9-12. Register at Dogwood Trails Festival on March 24 at our booth 9am-1pm. All proceeds go to Boston Porter Memorial Scholarship Fund. Contact 903.731.4943 for more info.
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March 24, 2018 Saturday – Dogwood Trails First Christian Church Fundraiser TACO SOUP /Dessert /Drink $8.00 --- $5.00 12 and under 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 113 E. Crawford, Palestine, Texas
March 24-25, March 30-31, April 1 – Dogwood Days aboard the Texas State Railroad: Departing from Rusk, pulled by Diesel. Get tickets or more info here texasstaterailroad.net
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March 24th-March 31th -April 7th Dogwood Trails Celebration
Wine tasting or chocolate fountain/fruit 2-4 pm $5.00 each
Sirloin burger meals 12-5 pm $6.50 includes soft drink
German sausage meals 12-5 pm $6.50 includes soft drink
Texas Vineyard & Smokehaus 2442 Anderson County Rd 2133, Palestine, TX 75801 (903) 538-2950 www.texasvineyard.org
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March 24 Annual Master Gardener Tree and Plant Sale: Trees, shrubs, roses, native plants, butterfly garden and a variety of locally grown plants. Federal Building Parking Lot, 101 W. Oak St. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information or presales call 903-724-5429 or 903-724-0073 or 903-584-3275.
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March 24 - Stained Glass Tours, 11:00 am -2:00 pm, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St Philip's Episcopal Church, First Christian Church
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March 24 – People Choice Car Show – 33rd Annual Cars of Palestine car show. The Senior Citizen's Center, 200 Church St. Spectator Fee of $3 at gate. Register $20 on line at CarsofPalestine.com or by mail. Must be received by 3/14. Registration at the gate is $25. Cars of Palestine, Special Interest Auto Club, P O Box 2112, Pal 75802
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March 24 - Texas Heroes Family Day at Curious 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. To celebrate Texas History Month, explore the Texas Heroes exhibit of artworks by popular artist Janet Staples. As you learn about these heroes in the formation of Texas as a state, you also will explore how you make a difference. Use what you’ve learned in the hands-on exhibits to compare transportation then and now in addition to other fun take-home activities.
At Curious, you can enjoy 18 hands-on science exhibits, join in hands-on learning activities, explore, and have fun! Curious is open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $5 per person; members and children 2 and under are free. 1301 S. Royal St. www.exhibitcurious.org
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Sunday, March 25th
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March 24-25, March 30-31, April 1 – Dogwood Days aboard the Texas State Railroad: Departing from Rusk, pulled by Diesel. Get tickets or more info here texasstaterailroad.net​
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March 25 – Children’s Magic Show at the Palestine Civic Center – 3:00-4:30pm
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March 25 - Gingerbread & Coffee at Pilgrim Church and Cemetary 2:00pm-4:00pm. Learn about the Parker family story, from settling Palestine, to kidnapping by Native Americans.
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March 25 – Easter musical 'Amazing Love How Can It Be' presented by First Baptist Church of Palestine. 6:00 pm, light refreshments following.
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March 25 - Dogwood Brunch at Sabor a Pasion, 9:30am-1:00 pm. Call 903.729.9500 for reservations