East Texas Fall Fairs And Festivals

Shows this year include a sea lion show, pig races, animal petting zoo and sand sculpting.  The midway is filled with all kinds of rides from the traditional merry-go-round to the thrilling ride called the Freak Out to a log flume ride.  There are specials that will run throughout the fair on ride tickets including arm band nights which will allow you to ride as many rides as you can for one low price.

Of course there's entertainment on the concert stage which includes performances from Truffula Tree, Tejas Brothers, the Bellamy Brothers and more.  Also have fun consuming your share of fried oreo's, corn dogs, cotton candy, smoked turkey legs and more!

It's one of the most unique festivals hosted in East Texas!  Marshall celebrates the things that most homeowners want to kill and out of their yard – the fire ant!  In addition to its unique name there are some pretty zany contests that go along with this festival, including, a fire ant calling contest, rubber chicken chunking, gurning (ugly face making contest, a diaper derby and a men's Crazy Legs contest.

There is also a bike ride called the Tour de Fire Ant that includes a 100k, 10-mile to 45-mile bike ride.  You can raise your heart rate in the Six Feet in the Street 5k or participate in the 42 tournament.

The tradition of making ribbon cane syrup is celebrated each year in Henderson for the Annual Heritage Syrup Festival.  One of the highlights is the syrup making demonstration on the grounds of the Depot Museum, where they operate and produce old fashioned cane syrup using antique equipment that is powered by mules.

In addition there are all kinds of art demonstrations, food vendors, folk singers, a petting zoo and live entertainment on the main stage.