Parades on brick streets, candlelit homes, cannon fire, cryptid researchers, and fireworks over the bayou. Use this year-round calendar to choose your weekend—and your room—before Jefferson fills up.
Jefferson's beloved Mardi Gras celebration — parades, balls, food and arts vendors, live music, and the full purple-green-gold spectacle. One of the most festive weekends in East Texas.
Plan around this eventOver 79 years of tradition — Historic Homes and Twilight Garden Tours, Jay Gould Rail Car Tours, an Artisan Craft Fair, a quilt exhibit, plant sale, Saturday parade, and a luncheon. Jefferson's signature spring event.
Plan around this eventThe largest Civil War reenactment in Texas — two epic battles staged at Cypress River Ranch on Big Cypress Bayou, featuring cannon fire, infantry and cavalry, period sutlers, the Muskets & Magnolias Grand Ball, a Pilgrimage Parade, and Sunday church service.
Plan around this eventFree Independence Day celebration along the bayou — children's parade, cake and pie auction, live music from the Shreveport Metropolitan Band, and fireworks over Big Cypress Bayou.
Plan around this eventHosted by the Jefferson Historical Society & Museum, the 15th Annual Civil War Symposium features four renowned historians, authors, and scholars covering Trans-Mississippi history, cavalry leadership, wartime medicine, riverboat ironclads, and Texas Unionists. Includes a catered luncheon.
Plan around this eventJefferson's paranormal heritage celebrated over a full conference weekend — speakers, investigations, and tours through the most haunted locations in one of Texas's most spirited towns.
Plan around this eventThe original annual Bigfoot Conference in Texas, established in 2001. Jefferson proudly bills itself the 'Bigfoot Capital of Texas.' Two days of speakers, field researchers, and evidence displays at the Jefferson Tourism & Visitor Center. Friday evening dinner followed by Saturday presentations.
Plan around this eventJefferson's historic district transforms for the holidays — decorated Victorian homes, candlelight tours, shopping, and the charm of a 19th-century Christmas town.
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Sep 5
The Opera House Theatre Players presents ' Swingin' with the Stars' featuring the fabulous SOUNDS OF SWING ORCHESTRA Membership Kickoff Swing Concert & Vintage Swing-era Fashions Modeled Fashion Show - 6:15pm Concert - 7:30pm Champagne & Charcuterie served following in the building behind. Please exit through the front doors, go to rear of building. L ocation: Union Baptist Church, 520 Houston St, Jefferson $25 Per person -Discounts for Members or New Members Suggest securing advance tickets because seating is very limited. More information and tickets: 903-665-8243 If no answer leave message and your call will be returned
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Indoor Art Walk *Saturday, Sept 5th, *11am-5pm 'Sip, nibble and walk your way through the local businesses in downtown historic Jefferson'. Meet and mingle with many amazing artists from this area who will be delighted to share their pottery, photographs, paintings, jewelry, and other inspiring creations with you.
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Oct 1–3
Jefferson, Texas - City Wide Rummage Sale. New! All listings are free Twice a year in the Spring and Fall the Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Jefferson Texas City Wide Rummage Sale. Jefferson Homeowners all around town go through their closets and storerooms bringing out treasures to sell that you might not find anywhere else. Many local businesses participate as well. You might find that perfect item you have had your eye on for sale on this weekend. Be sure to visit them. You can pick up a map of all the places that have wares for sale outside the Jefferson Convention & Visitor Center, 305 E Austin St - It will also be posted in The Jimplecute, and online. Sales starts on Thursday-Saturday from 8am-3pm or until they wrap up! Questions: Chamber of Commerce 903-665-2672
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'Trunk or Treat' in the First National Bank parking lot (corner of Polk & Lafayette St) 11am - 2pm
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