March 22, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Piney Woods Express Diesel- Texas State Railroad
A diesel locomotive pulls the vintage 1920’s passenger cars on this four-hour round-trip train adventure departing from Palestine, with an hour layover at the Rusk depot. Passengers enjoy a journey through the Piney Woods and 135 years of history. The trip includes comfortable seating, food and adult beverage service, and historic narration on a rail journey. All seats have views along the Piney Woods route. ADA coaches are available.

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - VIP Art Tent Gala at Redlands Hotel Parking Lot, 302 W Oak St.
This is an exclusive pre-event for the Art Tent artists. Live music, wine pull, heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar will provide an elegant evening topped off with an open bar and a live auction. William E Young posters from the past 5 years will be available for sale. Tickets $20 available at the door

Pizza. Pasta. And Pavlova at 110 ACR 406
Chef Simon Webster serves pizza from his acclaimed wood-fired pizza oven. Meal is served family-style and includes gourmet salad, wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta And his signature New Zealand Pavlova. Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

Fairy Garden Trails - Dawn to Dusk
There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring. We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find. This free activity is designed for all ages and abilities. You can even add to our rock snake to help him grow.

Old Time Music And Dulcimer Festival at First Baptist Church 5700 N Loop 256
A festival with a laid-back attitude and great music. Some of the best dulcimer and old-time music artists from around the country serve as headliners for the concerts and lead workshops. Friday and Saturday are filled with live performances, jamming sessions, concerts And workshops.

March 23, 2024
8:00AM - 4:00 PM - 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.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Dogwood Festival: Downtown
Join us in Palestine's historic Main Street District for Arts And Craft vendors, food, live street performances, kid's activity zone, photo ops And more.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Art Tent: FREE at Corner of John and Oak St.
Redlands Hotel Parking Lot. Artists from across Texas come together to showcase their work. Select pieces will be available for purchase. Student art on display and for sale from local students.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 503 N Queen St.
Stunning stained glass, incredible detailing and beautiful architecture are just of few of the features that will have you in awe of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Open every Saturday during the Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - First Methodist Church of Palestine
This church began with Methodist classes organized by John Wilson in 1840 and held in this area at the home of John Box. In 1884 Palestine's Methodists erected a new sanctuary at the corner of Avenue A and N. Mallard Street and named it "Centenary." The current building was built in 1910, and the structure was then remodeled in 1952. In 1986 the adjoining "Carroll Building" was erected.

10:00AM-3:00PM - Curious Museum at 1301 S. Royall St.
An exciting hands-on museum designed for individuals and families, for anyone who has ever been curious. Swing by to enjoy this interactive museum that appeals to all interest levels. Admission $8 for children under 18, $10 for adults.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - First Christian Church at 113 E Crawford St
The First Christian Church in Palestine is one of the oldest congregations in the area. In 1905 the brick building was constructed. The chapel in the educational building is the pride of the entire membership with its beautiful memorial windows.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - First Presbyterian Church
Organized in 1849, the Gothic Revival church building is the oldest church in Palestine. On March 7, 1887, the church bought a lot on Avenue A, and the cornerstone for the sanctuary was laid on July 12, 1888. The bricks were made from clay excavated from a pit that later became Spring Park Lake. The sanctuary is of Gothic design and contains leaded stained glass and Tiffany memorial windows. The ceiling was hand painted by an itinerant German craftsman, and has not been retouched since it was originally painted. The silver spire was added in 1890.The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Market By The Creek
Featuring local arts, artisans, and vendors at an open air market held in Wells Creek Crossing parking lot. Vintage Items, Furniture, Handmade Crafts, Food Trucks, Old Tools, Art and Eclectic Things.

11:00 AM - Dogwood Lunch Train
The luminous white dogwoods and pink redbud blooms will light up the East Texas woods as the radiant blossoms and Piney Woods scenery pass by your window. We will offer five different seating classes on this excursion. Guests in each class on the Dogwood Lunch Train will be served complimentary appetizers onboard, with some classes also receiving a complimentary champagne/cider toast upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Lunch will be served on the grounds of our Rusk TX Rail Depot and is included in your ticket price. Our annual Dogwood Lunch Train has been a tradition for many and a popular excursion. This is NOT a steam event. Tickets available online at Texas State Railroad

1:00 PM - Boston’s Buckaroos Kid Rodeo
Mutton Busting, Stick Horse Barrel Races, Goat Scramble, Hay Hauling, Chuck Wagon Races And More. $8 general admission. Register kids at Dogwood Trails Festival from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM for the event.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Historic Redlands Tour
Guided Tour of the Redlands Hotel. Built as a fine hotel with the best amenities including a restaurant, ice machine, orchestra and ballroom in 1914 by a group of citizens to provide housing for the visitors who came to the City by the new railroad.

7:00 PM - Boston Porter Memorial Rodeo
Tickets will be available at Cavender's $12 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children 6 And under are free

7:30 PM - Hummingbird Hollow at 680 An County Road 446
4 course prix fixe Chef's selection featuring seasonal And local fare by Chef Pamela Horowitz. One seating Reservations required. BYOB

Bistro Dining at Restaurant Aubergine at 110 ACR 406
3 course prix fixe menu. Choose from a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts featuring seasonal And local menu items inspired by Chef Webster's global influence. Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

Fairy Garden Trails - Dawn to Dusk
There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring. We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find. This free activity is designed for all ages and abilities. You can even add to our rock snake to help him grow.

Old Time Music And Dulcimer Festival at First Baptist Church 5700 N Loop 256
A festival with a laid-back attitude and great music. Some of the best dulcimer and old-time music artists from around the country serve as headliners for the concerts and lead workshops. Friday and Saturday are filled with live performances, jamming sessions, concerts And workshops.

March 24, 2024
9:30AM - 12:00 PM - Dogwood Brunch - 110 ACR 406
Plated gourmet breakfast with complimentary Mimosa.
Seating available from 9:30AM to 12:00 PM. Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

Fairy Garden Trails - Dawn to Dusk
There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring. We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find. This free activity is designed for all ages and abilities. You can even add to our rock snake to help him grow.

March 29, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Piney Woods Express Diesel- Texas State Railroad
A diesel locomotive pulls the vintage 1920’s passenger cars on this four-hour round-trip train adventure departing from Palestine, with an hour layover at the Rusk depot. Passengers enjoy a journey through the Piney Woods and 135 years of history. The trip includes comfortable seating, food and adult beverage service, and historic narration on a rail journey. All seats have views along the Piney Woods route. ADA coaches are available.

Pizza. Pasta. And Pavlova at 110 ACR 406
Chef Simon Webster serves pizza from his acclaimed wood-fired pizza oven. Meal is served family-style and includes gourmet salad, wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta & his signature New Zealand Pavlova. Sabor a Pasion Estate & Vineyard.

March 30, 2024
9:00 AM -2:00 PM - Farm And Flower Market at 813 W. Spring St
An annual tradition, the Farm And Flower Market kicks off the Palestine Farmers Market season with an abundance of plants to get your garden off to a great start! You never know what goodies you will find. The Palestine Farmers Market brings the community together while showcasing locally grown and handmade items each Saturday until December.

11:00 AM - Easter Lunch Train
Guests in each class on the Easter Lunch Train will be served complimentary appetizers onboard, along with a complimentary champagne/cider toast upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Once at our Rusk Depot, we will de-board and have a savory catered lunch on the Depot grounds by the lake. This is a 4-hour, ROUND-TRIP excursion and restrooms are available aboard the train. This is not a steam event. Tickets available online at Texas State Railroad

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - First Methodist Church of Palestine
This church began with Methodist classes organized by John Wilson in 1840 and held in this area at the home of John Box. In 1884 Palestine's Methodists erected a new sanctuary at the corner of Avenue A and N. Mallard Street and named it "Centenary." The current building was built in 1910, and the structure was then remodeled in 1952. In 1986 the adjoining "Carroll Building" was erected.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - First Christian Church at 113 E Crawford St
The First Christian Church in Palestine is one of the oldest congregations in the area. In 1905 the brick building was constructed. The chapel in the educational building is the pride of the entire membership with its beautiful memorial windows.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - First Presbyterian Church
Organized in 1849, the Gothic Revival church building is the oldest church in Palestine. On March 7, 1887, the church bought a lot on Avenue A, and the cornerstone for the sanctuary was laid on July 12, 1888. The bricks were made from clay excavated from a pit that later became Spring Park Lake. The sanctuary is of Gothic design and contains leaded stained glass and Tiffany memorial windows. The ceiling was hand painted by an itinerant German craftsman, and has not been retouched since it was originally painted. The silver spire was added in 1890.The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

9:00 AM -2:00 PM - Farm And Flower Market at 813 W. Spring St
An annual tradition, the Farm And Flower Market kicks off the Palestine Farmers Market season with an abundance of plants to get your garden off to a great start. You never know what goodies you will find. The Palestine Farmers Market brings the community together while showcasing locally grown and handmade items each Saturday until December.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - MT VERNON AME CHURCH TOUR at 913 E. Calhoun St
Tours will begin on the hour for a $5 donation towards restoration of this historic and sacred place which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The Mt Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church congregation was organized by Freedmen in 1873, 150 years ago, who constructed this impressive brick-clad sanctuary in 1921. The structure stood against the effects of weather and time, faithfully serving its congregation until 2013 when major structural issues were discovered, and it was determined to be no longer safe to hold services inside. With unwaivering purpose and determination, those leading the efforts to save this precious piece of Palestine's history have secured the initial grants to stabilize the building and begin repairs. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn about the plans for the restoration, walk the floors, see the pews, visit the bell tower, and kneel at the altar of this pillar of history being restored to its original glory here in Palestine, Texas.

10:00AM-3:00PM - Curious Museum at 1301 S. Royall St.
An exciting hands-on museum designed for individuals and families, for anyone who has ever been curious. Swing by to enjoy this interactive museum that appeals to all interest levels. Admission $8 for children under 18, $10 for adults.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Historic Redlands Tour
Guided Tour of the Redlands Hotel. Built as a fine hotel with the best amenities including a restaurant, ice machine, orchestra and ballroom in 1914 by a group of citizens to provide housing for the visitors who came to the City by the new railroad.

7:30 PM - Hummingbird Hollow at 680 An County Road 446
4 course prix fixe Chef's selection featuring seasonal And local fare by Chef Pamela Horowitz. One seating Reservations required. BYOB

Fairy Garden Trails - Dawn to Dusk
There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring. We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find. This free activity is designed for all ages and abilities. You can even add to our rock snake to help him grow.

Bistro Dining at Restaurant Aubergine at 110 ACR 406
3 course prix fixe menu. Choose from a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts featuring seasonal And local menu items inspired by Chef Webster's global influence. Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

March 31, 2024
9:30AM to 12:00 PM - Dogwood Brunch at 110 ACR 406
Plated gourmet breakfast with complimentary Mimosa.
Seating available from 9:30AM to 12:00 PM. Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

April 5, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Piney Woods Express Diesel- Texas State Railroad
A diesel locomotive pulls the vintage 1920’s passenger cars on this four-hour round-trip train adventure departing from Palestine, with an hour layover at the Rusk depot. Passengers enjoy a journey through the Piney Woods and 135 years of history. The trip includes comfortable seating, food and adult beverage service, and historic narration on a rail journey. All seats have views along the Piney Woods route. ADA coaches are available.

Sister Act at 213 W Crawford St.
From mtishows.com Palestine Community Theatre presents the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet. When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent. Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in so blows her cover. Soon the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Please Note: As in the move, adult situations are present. PCT rates this production PG-13. [email protected]

Pizza. Pasta. And Pavlova at 110 ACR 406
Chef Simon Webster serves pizza from his acclaimed wood-fired pizza oven. Meal is served family-style and includes gourmet salad, wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta And his signature New Zealand Pavlova. Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

Fairy Garden Trails - Dawn to Dusk
There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring. We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find. This free activity is designed for all ages and abilities. You can even add to our rock snake to help him grow.

April 6, 2024
11:00 AM - Dogwood Lunch Train
The luminous white dogwoods and pink redbud blooms will light up the East Texas woods as the radiant blossoms and Piney Woods scenery pass by your window. We will offer five different seating classes on this excursion. Guests in each class on the Dogwood Lunch Train will be served complimentary appetizers onboard, with some classes also receiving a complimentary champagne/cider toast upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Lunch will be served on the grounds of our Rusk TX Rail Depot and is included in your ticket price. Our annual Dogwood Lunch Train has been a tradition for many and a popular excursion.This is NOT a steam event. Tickets available online at Texas State Railroad

7:30 PM - Hummingbird Hollow at 680 An County Road 446
4 course prix fixe Chef's selection featuring seasonal And local fare by Chef Pamela Horowitz. One seating Reservations required. BYOB

7:00 PM - Dogwood Jamboree
Classic Country Music and Comedy Palestine High School Auditorium 1600 S Loop 256
Doors open at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00.
All adult Tickets are $20.00, children 6-12 are $10.00, 5 and under are Free

10:00AM-3:00PM - Curious Museum 1301 S. Royall St.
An exciting hands-on museum designed for individuals and families, for anyone who has ever been curious. Swing by to enjoy this interactive museum that appeals to all interest levels. Admission $8 for children under 18, $10 for adults.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Historic Redlands Tour
Guided Tour of the Redlands Hotel. Built as a fine hotel with the best amenities including a restaurant, ice machine, orchestra and ballroom in 1914 by a group of citizens to provide housing for the visitors who came to the City by the new railroad.

9:00 AM -2:00 PM - Palestine Farmers Market at 813 W. Spring St
From crafts to desserts, breads to wooden trays, locally raised meats and veggies to works by talented artists, you can find it all at the in one place. Come see all of the homegrown, homemade, and handmade items that Anderson County and Palestine have to offer.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Art Walk
First Saturday of each month until December in participating shops in downtown Palestine, hosted by the Dogwood Arts Council. Start at The Gallery at Redlands at 400 N. Queen St. to pick up a map. Wear your walking shoes and explore downtown to visit with artists and enjoy live performances. Many of the works of Art on display are available for purchase.


Bistro Dining at Restaurant Aubergine at 110 ACR 406
3 course prix fixe menu. Choose from a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts featuring seasonal And local menu items inspired by Chef Webster's global influence. Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Dogwood Brunch at Queen St. Grille
Enjoy a beautiful buffet of sweet and savory breakfast items including omelet and crepe stations to get your Saturday morning started off right. $19.95 per person, $9.95 for children 5-12.

Fairy Garden Trails - Dawn to Dusk
There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring. We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find. This free activity is designed for all ages and abilities. You can even add to our rock snake to help him grow.

April 7, 2024
9:30AM - 12:00 PM - Dogwood Brunch at 110 ACR 406
Plated gourmet breakfast with complimentary Mimosa.
Seating available from . Sabor a Pasion Estate And Vineyard. Reservations required. BYOB

Sister Act at 213 W Crawford St.
From mtishows.com Palestine Community Theatre presents the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet. When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent. Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in so blows her cover. Soon the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Please Note: As in the move, adult situations are present. PCT rates this production PG-13.

Fairy Garden Trails - Dawn to Dusk
There is so much to explore in Davey Dogwood Park this spring. We know that the 5.5 miles of driving trails make for some amazing views, but park the car and step onto the trails and see how many of our hidden fairy gardens you can find. This free activity is designed for all ages and abilities. You can even add to our rock snake to help him grow.

Date: March 22 - April 7, 2024

Location: Downtown Palestine, TX 75801

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