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Upcoming Events in Longview Texas


March

23 - 25 Zonta Antique Show - Since 1975. The Zonta Club of Longview presents its annual Antique Show, Tea Room and Pie Bar with full menu tea room and door prizes.
10am - 6pm on Friday and Saturday
11am - 4pm on Sunday.

Address: Maude Cobb Convention Center , Longview, Texas
Ph: 903-932-0984 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: 2015ZontaLongviewAntiqueShow@gmail.com
Web: www.visitlongviewtexas.com
Fee: $10 weekend ticket

April

19 - 20 Longview Greggton Rotary PRCA Rodeo - At the Longview PRCA Rodeo there will be bull riding, calf roping, mutton busting, stickhorse racing, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and team roping. Gates open at 6:00 PM.

Address: Longview Rodeo Arena, 100 Grand Boulevard , Longview, Texas
Ph: 903-445-2183 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.longviewrodeo.com
Fee: Advanced Tickets available. $12 - $25. $5 Children on Saturday

20 Harvest Festival Crawfish Boil - 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.

1st seating - 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. 2nd seating - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Tickets and "reserved" tables are sold in advance by the Harvest Festival Board of Directors or by contacting the Gregg County Extension Office at 903-236-8428. Tickets for the 1st seating may be available at the door.

Address: Maude Cobb Activity Center , Longview, Texas
Ph: 903-738-2131 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: shannonfell@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.harvestfestivallivestockshow.com

June

14 - 16 Great Texas Balloon Race - It's a world class event attracting the very best competitive pilots from across the United States and the world.

Considered by many of the pilots that compete at the Great Texas Balloon Race to be the best run event on the circuit, the Great Texas Balloon Race earned Longview the official designation as "The Balloon Capital of Texas" by the Governor of Texas in 1985.

Balloon Flights begin the event on Friday morning with a flight over the City of Longview. Launch and landing sites change each year as they are always determined by wind and the weather.

Balloon Glows on Friday and Saturday night entertain crowds with an awesome display of color and excitement. One of the most popular things to do at the event as the public is able to get up close and watch how balloons are inflated and operate.

Live Concerts in the afternoon and evening both Friday and Saturday always feature an entertaining band as the headliner. Local and regional bands play during the day.

Kids Land is a safe restricted area for children that requires a small separate entry fee. Activities and attractions differ from year to year but it is always a fun time.

Address: Longview Convention Complex, 1123 Jaycee Drive , Longview, Texas
Ph: 903-753-3281 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@longviewtx.com
Web: www.gtbr.net/
Fee: $20 gate. 12 and Under FREE

22 Annual Longview Juneteenth Black Rodeo - The Annual Longview Juneteenth Black Rodeo is an event for the entire family. Come for a night of bull riding, calf scramble, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and barrel racing. Live entertainment. Gates open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.

Tickets available at any Boot Barn location in Longview, Marshall, or Shreveport. Tickets will also be available at the gate.

Address: Longview Rodeo Arena, 100 Grand Boulevard , Longview, Texas
Ph: 903-235-8020 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: realcowboyassociation@gmail.com
Web: www.longviewtexas.gov/2708/Maude-Cobb-Convention-Center
Fee: Tickets

November

9 Craftapalooza™ & Fabulous Vintage Market - Craftapalooza™ & Fabulous Vintage Market is a one day shopping extravaganza featuring an eclectic blend of arts and crafts, bling, glam and jewels, retail boutiques, ANTIQUES and vintage bliss, home d'cor and inspiration, repurposed items and furniture, along with fabulous junk for your creative soul! Grab your friends and load your trunk with some funky junk!

Address: 100 Grande blvd. , Longview, Texas
Ph: 405-596-1687 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: montagefestivals@earthlink.net
Web: www.montagefestivals.com
Fee: $3

Attractions and Upcoming Events

R. G. LeTourneau Museum

Houses many of famed industralist's patents and business artifacts; some of his early earth-moving equipment on display. On LeTourneau University campus in R.G. LeTourneau Memorial Student Building. Campus tours also available;

Longview, TX Museums

Cargill Long Park

Two-and-one-half mile walking, jogging, and bike trail flanked by towering pines and native flora. Signed exercise stations; benches, picnic tables, playground; handicapped access. Open daily 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., on Hollybrook Street one block west of U.S. 259; northeast edge of city south of Loop 281

Longview, TX Parks

Reo Palm Isle

A Longview landmark which opened in 1937 as the Palm Isle Club. Operated during WWII by owner of Mattie's Ballroom, another popular Big Band club of the era. Features top country/Western entertainment year-round. FM 1845 at Texas 31

Longview, TX Landmarks

Gregg County Historical Museum

Exhibits devoted to local East Texas history, agriculture, communications, and military collections. Reproductions of early rooms: banker's office, parlor, kitchen, and interior of log cabin. Audiovisual historical program. Housed in historical-marked 1910

Longview, TX Museums


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