PHOTO: A balloon festival is scheduled May 19 at Tailwind Airpark between Canton and Edgewood. Festivities include 20-25 hot-air balloons, tethered balloon riedes, airplane rides, food and a balloon glow Saturday night. Call 903.896.4647 or visit www.TailwindAirpark.com for more information.

Every Thursday
Art & Wine. Tyler. Showcase for a local artist every Thursday, Wine & cheese & fruit platter specials, full menu. Free admission. 5-9 p.m. Caffe Tazza, 4815 Old Bullard. 903.581.6601, www.caffetazza.net.

Every Friday
Brick Street Farmers Market. Corsicana. Local producers’ market with naturally grown fruits, vegetables, beef, poultry, dairy products; handmade breads, canned goods, and plants plus entertainment and cooking demonstrations. 3-7 p.m. Brick Street downtown. 903.229.7505.

Art Talk. Marshall. Informal gathering of artists and art lovers to share, critique (if desired), and even work on art. Free admission. 4-6 p.m. Marshall Visual Art Center, 208 E. Burleson. 903.938.9860, www.marshalltexas.net/Departments/Visual_Arts.

Every Saturday
Farmers’ Market. Winnsboro. Voted best produce in County Line Magazine’s 2011 Best of Produce Category. Open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon through October, rain or shine, at Winnsboro City Park under the Jack Cross Pavilion, 900 Wheeler north of FM 515. Shop for the freshest local produce, browse the selection of crafts, or taste and buy Texas wines. Demonstrations and entertainment are often on the schedule, and often there are special events. 903.629.3332. www.WinnsboroFarmersMarket.com.

Every Saturday through July
Main Street Farmer’s Market. Mineola. Fresh produce, tamales, plants, homemade breads and jellies, and much more. Free admission. 7:30-11 a.m. Pavilion on Front Street next to the Mineola Train Depot. 800.646.3652, www.mineola.com.

Every First Saturday
Embrace the Arts. Palestine. Art exhibits, visits with the artists, and refreshments. 5-8 p.m. Free. Various venues including but not limited to Museum for East Texas Culture, 400 Micheaux at Reagan Park; Palestine Public Library, 1101 N. Cedar; Judith Summerville Arts, 213 E. Crawford. 903.723.3014, www.visitpalestine.com.

Every Second Saturday
Street Festival and Marketfest. Marshall. Watch local artists create original pieces, enjoy live music, and listen to the harmony at the Words & Voices concert series. Free. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or later. N. Washington near courthouse square. 903.935.4417, www.marshalltxchamber.com.

May 3
Art Walk. Longview. More than 25 downtown businesses host this self-guided art exhibit and sale, often joined by musicians and other performance artists. Free admission. 5-8:30 p.m. Downtown. 903.753.8103, www.lmfa.org.

Swing Time. Tyler. Classic movie $7. 7 p.m. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin on the square. 903.595.7274, www.libertytyler.com.

May 3-6
First Monday Trade Days. Canton. The oldest and largest flea market in the world. The ultimate shopping experience. Wander 300 acres of antiques, arts and crafts, and hand-made articles. Entertainment throughout the days and nights includes music, demonstrating artists, and western gunfights. Includes the Original grounds, Dixie House section, East Gate Marketplace, The Arbors, Old Mill Marketplace, The Mountain, The Villages, Dog Alley, and more than 6,000 vendors. Free admission. Open sun up to sundown plus late-night shopping on The Mountain with live entertainment, restaurants, and overnight lodging.. 877.462.7467, www.visitcantontx.com.

May 4
Blueberry Golf Bash. Nacogdoches. Fundraiser for Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, two meals, and various awards. $400 per team. 7 a.m. Piney Woods Country Club, 3100 Hwy 59S. 936.560.5533, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

May 4-6
Battle of Port Jefferson Civil War Re-enactment. Jefferson. Hundreds of Civil War re-enactors will answer an age-old question. Would Union troops have invaded the Port of Jefferson if they hadn’t been stopped short of Shreveport in 1864? Includes skirmishes in the city’s historic downtown area and continues across the Big Cypress River where cavalry and artillery join the fray. Plus hundreds of period-attired “civilians” re-enacting this period of 19th-century history. Downtown and Tuscumbia Ranch, Hwy 134 off Hwy 59. 903.665.2672, www.jefferson-texas.com.

65th Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes & Spring Festival. Jefferson. Includes 1864 ladies’ tea, Southern heritage Civil War ball, and re-enactments. Downtown. 903.665.2672, www.jefferson-texas.com.

El Camino Real Sale on the Trail. Texas Hwy 21 and Louisiana Hwy 6. 175 miles of bargains from Natchitoches to Crockett and beyond: yard sales, flea markets, entertainment, and more. 800.259.1714, www.elcaminorealtx.com.

The Great Locomotive Chase: Andrews Raid Re-enactment. Jefferson. Friday narrated tours 9:30, 11:30, 1:30; Saturday 12:30, 2:30, 6:30; Sunday 11:30. Friday and Saturday free Civil War themed ghost stories at 8 p.m. followed by ghost train at 9 p.m. Historic Jefferson Railway Train Depot, 400 E. Austin. 866.398.2038, www.JeffersonRailway.com.

Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Arlington. Scottish music and dancing, Scottish breed dog show, sheep dog trails, fiddlers’ contest, shortbread contest, photo contest, and a bagpipe contest. Live continuous entertainment in four tents. Adults $12 Friday, $18 Saturday, $12 Sunday; ages 13-17 $8, ages 6-12 $5. Maverick Stadium, 1307 W. Mitchell. 800.363.7268, www.texasscottishfestival.com.

May 5
Rains County Founders Day Festival. Emory. Annual heritage festival includes parade, car show, radio control airplane demonstrations, entertainment, games, stage coach rides, heritage-related demonstrations, vendor booths, pancake breakfast, 5K downtown walk, quilt show, chicken roast dinner, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, pedal tractor pull, duck race, Dutch oven cooking demonstrations, volleyball tournament, kids’ zone, and more. Free admission. Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday all day. Downtown and city park. 903.473.2465, www.foundersdayfestival.org.

6th Annual Heritage Days Celebration. Bonham. Music and other entertainment. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Downtown square. Creative Arts Center, 200 W. 5th. 903.640.2196, www.creativeartscenter.us.

11th Annual Hawg Waller Festival/Trades Day. Roxton. Inside and outside vendors, games, contests, food, live entertainment. Free admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. . 903.346.2939. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Cinco de Mayo. Athens. Celebrate the joint history of Texas and Mexico with dance, music, food, and outdoor activities. Regular admission: adults $5., seniors $4.50, 12 and younger $3.50. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550 FM 2495. 903.670.2266.

Fredonia 5 Miler. Nacogdoches. $25 to run, free to watch. 8-10 a.m. Begins and ends at Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia. 936.554.7816.

Salvation Army Clean-up Sale. Tyler. Bargain sale of items left from April 27-28 sale. Free admission. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 201 E. Bow. 903.561.6248.

Classic Movies in the Park: I Remember Mama. Palestine. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and get comfortable. Free; donations benefit Pleasant Hill Children’s Home and other Anderson County-area charities. Begins at dark. Reagan Park, Hwys. 84E and 287/19S. 903.723.3014.

16th Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration & Spanish Rodeo. Longview. Miss Cinco de Mayo Pageant, food, low rider/antique car show, Mexican culture dancers, live bands, and children’s activities. Celebration free; rodeo $20; age 10 and younger free. Celebration 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rodeo 5 p.m.-midnight. Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Complex 100 Grand. 903.736.5825.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Nacogdoches. Free admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Festival Plaza downtown. 936.645.6438.

Car Show. Canton. Entry fee $10 per car; viewing free. Noon-3 p.m. Canton Marketplace Pavilion Parking Lot, 1455 N. Trade Days. 903.567.1112.

Four F Foundation Bar-B-Que. Lindale. Live entertainment and auction help raise funds to provide food, shelter, and health care for abused and abandoned animals. Advance $10, children $5; door $15; children $10. 5-9 p.m. Four F Foundation, 18793 CR 481. 903.881.9169, http://4fdogs.org.

Antique Appraisal Fair. Longview. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia. 903.753.5840. www.gregghistorical.org.

Educate Van Zandt Garage Sale. Canton. Fundraiser for adult education nonprofit. Free admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1115 S. Buffalo. 903.567.1851.

May 5-6
20th Annual Wine & Roses Tour. Whitewright. Spring celebration of blooming roses and new vintage wines. Various locations beginning downtown (113 W. Grand) include homes, Caney Creek Nursery, Grayson Hills Vineyard & Winery, and Lenoir-Sage Vineyard. Free admission. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. 903.364.2000, www.whitewright.org.

Multicultural Festival. Nacogdoches. Authentic foods from around the world, games, raffle, arts & crafts, silent auction, and live entertainment. Free admission. Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2508 Appleby Sand. 936.564.7807, www.multiculturalfest.net.

May 6
Texas Writers’ Network. Tyler. Informal gathering of writers and aspiring writers for support, critique, and networking. Free. 2 p.m. Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College. 903.593.7323, www.tylerlibrary.com.

May 10
My Fair Lady. Tyler. Classic movie $7. 7 p.m. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin on the square. 903.595.7274, www.libertytyler.com.

May 11-12
May Days. Mineola. Live entertainment, arts & crafts, carnival, three-on-three basketball, children’s play area, chili and bean cook-offs, recipe contest, heritage crafts, food vendors, and more honoring the railroad heritage and local industry, and more. $1. Friday 4:30-9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mineola Civic Center, 1150 N. Newsom. 800.646.3652, www.mineolachamber.org.

May 11-13
AlleyFest. Longview. Arts & crafts, live music (Matthew Davidson Band, Wade Bowen, 7 Bridges Eagles tribute, Back in Black AC/DC tribute, Guns 4 Roses Guns N’ Roses tribute), kids’ fest, 10k and 5k runs, food, and more. $10 Friday and Saturday evening; free all day Sunday. Downtown. 903.237.4040, www.alleyfest.org.

Lewis Auto Swap Meet. Canton. Swap, buy, sell cars, trucks, parts, tools, etc. Free admission. 8 a.m.-dark. First Monday Trade Days 4000, 4500 Pavilion Hwy 19. 903.567.6762.

May 12
A Celebration of Poetry and Poets. Ben Wheeler. Winners of the annual County Line Magazine poetry contest are invited to read their winning entries, plus the general public is invited to read, too. Sponsored by County Line and the Ben Wheeler Arts & Historic District Foundation. Free admission. 10:30-noon. Harmony Park Chapel, 1727 FM 279 Hwy 279 on the east side of downtown Ben Wheeler. 903.963.3788, www.countylinemagazine.com.

2nd Saturday 279 Art Jam. Edom and Ben Wheeler. Galleries, special events, shopping, music, exhibits, restaurants, and more. Free admission. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. 903.780.7336 and 903.571.7631, www.279artisanstrail.com.

Annual Folk Festival. Sulphur Springs. Quilts, stained glass, woodcarving, butter churning, apple butter, and soap plus petting zoo, tin punch, archaeological dig, candle dipping, tomahawk throwing, log sawing, live music, antique tractors, and concession stand. The general store, museum, print shop, blacksmith shop and other buildings will be staffed and open.$3. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Heritage Park, 416 N. Jackson. 903.885.2387, hopkinscountymuseum.com.

2nd Annual Eggfest. Athens. Participants come from across the country to showcase their personal recipes, meet with fellow eggheads, and share food. Cooking demos and vendors with kitchen and grill-related products. Adults $5.50, seniors $4.50, ages 4-12 $3.50; pre-register for free food sampling or pay $10 at the door to take part in the sampling. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550 FM 2495. 903.676.2277, http://athenseggfest.wordpress.com.

Lindale Library Gardening Extravaganza. Lindale Texas. Buy plants and gardening items and to support the Friends of the Lindale Library. Free admission. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 200 E. Hubbard. 903.882.1900, www.lindalelibrary.org.

Lindale Rotary Club Annual Pancake Breakfast. Lindale. Advance $4, door $5. 6-10 a.m. Lindale Community Center, 912 Mt. Sylvan (FM 849). 903.882.7181.

Children’s Miracle Network Classic Car Show. Lindale. Silent auction, door prizes, music, food, children’s activities, awards, and more. Free admission for viewers; $30 for classic car entries. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wal-Mart, 105 Centennial. 903.253.3213, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mother’s Day Express. Jefferson. Saturday narrated tours: 2:30 and 5:30, ghost train 9:30. Historic Jefferson Railway Train Depot, 400 E. Austin. 866.398.2038, www.JeffersonRailway.com.

May 12-13
Spring Festival. Winnsboro. Arts, crafts, antiques, children’s activities, food, and free live music. Balloon release and historic reenactments by The Legends of Crossroads on Saturday. Free admission. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Market and Elm streets downtown. 903.342.5267.

Tyler Obedience Training Club/USDAA Agility Trials. Lindale. Free admission. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 Hwy. 110N. www.tylerotc.org.

May 14
HAWL Kiwanis 26th Annual Golf Benefit. Hideaway. Men’s and women’s teams of four. $85 includes green fees, golf cart, golf shirt and cap, on-course snacks and drinks plus lunch. Additional games and raffles have separate fees. Shotgun starts 8:30 a.m. and1:30 p.m. Hideaway Golf Course, 105 Hide A Way Lane Central. 903.881.8011, www.hideawaykiwanis.org.

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon. Tyler. Lunch and program. $10. 11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 5701 S. Broadway. 903.839.3168.

May 17
West Side Story. Tyler. Classic movie $7. 7 p.m. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin on the square. 903.595.7274, www.libertytyler.com.

May 17-19
3rd Annual Winnsboro Animal Shelter Garage Sale. All proceeds go to vet care, medications, shots, food, and other necessary items to keep the shelter pets in good health and comfortable while they wait for their “forever family.” Donations of sale items and pet supplies welcomed. Winnsboro City Auditorium at Wheeler Park, 900 Wheeler. 903.342.3400.

May 18-19

6th Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference. Nacogdoches. Local field trips, workshops, and lectures including drought tolerant ornamental plants, firewise landscaping, birding by ear, invasive species, wildscaping, native perennials, and landscape design. $150. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hosted by SFA Gardens Stephen F. Austin State University, 419 E. College. 936.468.4404, http://sfagardens.sfasu.edu.

May 18-20
Wildflower Arts and Music Festival. Richardson. Local, regional, and national acts on five indoor/outdoor stages. Three-day pass $30, single day $20, Richardson residents $10, ages 5-12 $4. Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance. 214.824.9933, www.wildflowerfestival.com.

May 19
Van Zandt County Balloon Festival. Canton. Food and fun for the whole family all day. 20-25 balloons expected. Tethered hot air balloon rides and airplane rides. Free admission. Parking $10 per car. Balloon Glow Saturday night. Tailwind Airpark at Thompson Airport between Canton and Edgewood. 903.896.4647. www.tailwindairpark.com.

Founders Day Festival. Rockwall. Asleep at the Wheel headlines, with Ponty Bone & the Squeezetones, Django Walker, Concho Grass, and more including food, shopping, and family friendly activities. Free admission. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Downtown square. 972.771.7740, wwwrockwallfoundersday.com.

Piney Woods Wine Festival. Mount Vernon. For ages 21 and older. Admission $5, tastings $1. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Downtown. 903.537.4365, www.franklincountytx.com.

Goodman Heritage & McClendon Treasures Day. Tyler. Arts & crafts, historic monologue, Civil War re-enactment, costumed historical performers, live music, artists’ demonstrations, and historic home tours. Free admission; tours extra. McClendon House 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Goodman House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 806 W. Houston and 624 N. Broadway. 903.592.3533, www.mcclendonhouse.net.

Athens Fun Run. 5K Run, 3K Walk/Run, 1K Kids Run. $25 adults, $10 children under 12. Prize money for overall winner of the 5K. Benefitting Athens Christian Academy. 8:30 a.m. Athens Cain Center, 903.675.5135, ext. 3 or 936.679.6465.

2nd Annual Community Extravaganza. Palestine. Free admission. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Landmark Academy, 101 Brushy Creek. 903.729.4208, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

3rd Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Lindale. Antique cars, Marine kitchen, vendors, Kona ice snow cones, silent auction, baked goods, Boy Scouts, antique tractors, silent auction, dunking booth, shotgun raffle, bands, and drawing. Free admission. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. American Legion, 18251 CR 498. 903.714.4559, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

HT Power Show. Longview. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cars, trucks, motorcycle show, kids’ activities, and more celebrating National Armed Forces Day. Harvest Tabernacle, 6707 Hwy 80E. www.powershows.org.

Dog Adoption Fair. Palestine. BARC, The Humane Society teams with Purina and Wal-Mart. Free admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wal-Mart, 2223 N. 256. 903.729.8074, www.barctx.org.

May 19-20
Train Days. Jefferson. Saturday narrated tours: 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30, Saturday ghost train 9:30, Sunday narrated tours: 11:30 and 12:30. Destinations: Jefferson Historical Museum and the Texas Pacific Train Depot & R.D Moses train layout; Historic Jefferson Railway; Jay Gould Atlanta business car; and model train displays at the Jefferson Transportation Center. Cost. $15; ages 12 and younger free; $12 over 65 and active military. Historic Jefferson Railway Train Depot, 400 E. Austin. 866.398.2038, www.JeffersonRailway.com.

Armed Forces Day. Jefferson. Includes “Support Our Troops” display and patriotic gifts. Active military ride free. Saturday narrated tours: 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30, Sunday narrated tours: 11:30 and 12:30. Historic Jefferson Railway Train Depot, 400 E. Austin. 866.398.2038, www.JeffersonRailway.com.

May 20
Run for the Wall. Longview. 400-500 riders recognize the sacrifices and contribution made by veterans. Ride begins in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and ends at the Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” in Washington, D.C. 11:30-2 p.m. Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Complex Rodeo Arena, 100 Grand. 903.236.7041, www.rftw.org.

May 24
Singing in the Rain. Tyler. Classic movie $7. 7 p.m. Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin on the square. 903.595.7274, www.libertytyler.com.

May 24–27
Fair on the Square. Rusk. Carnival rides, street dance with Payton Swift and Caddo Creek Band and Ian & Clint Rock Til You Drop concert, 2K and 5K runs, demonstrations, pageant, entertainment, exhibits, arts & crafts, and more; free except carnival rides $1 on Thursday only. Downtown. 800.933.2381, www.RuskChamber.com.

May 25-26
Nature Fest. Mineola. Western re-enactment, longhorn cattle drive, cowboy songs and campfire stories, and astronomy viewing Friday 7-10 p.m. or later. Nature hikes, birds of prey and other creatures, Memorial Day observance, plus kids’ fish, face painting, and workshops and demonstrations for turtles, nature photography, horticulture, fire-starting, mussels, bees, painting, nature books, the Texas Forest Service, and more Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Mineola Nature Preserve, off Hwy 69 between Mineola and Lindale. 800-mineola, www.mineola.com.

May 25-27
National Polka Festival. Ennis. Thirteen of Texas’ finest polka bands and popular out-of-state polka bands, street dance, arts & crafts, dancing, king/queen contest, parade, costumes, certified fun runs/walks, authentic Czech cuisine, and more. $7-$20; some activities free. Friday 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. Downtown and three fraternal halls. 972.878.2625, www.nationalpolkafestival.com.

May 26
BBQ & Fish Fry. Bonham. Plus music and entertainment. Advance $25, door $30. 6 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 200 W. 5th. 903.640.2196, www.creativeartscenter.us.

May 29
Fish Fry. Colfax. Plus live entertainment and antique cars and tractors. Sponsored by Colfax Community Men’s Group. $10; 12 and younger $5. 4:30-7 p.m. Colfax United Methodist Church, CR 4418 and FM 16. 903.569.4136.

Club Read. Tyler. Discussion of Susan Vreeland’s book “Clara & Mr. Tiffany.” Free. 10 a.m. Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College. 903.593.7323, www.tylerlibrary.com.

May 31-June 3
First Monday Trade Days. Canton. 877.462.7467, www.visitcantontx.com.

June 1
Howling With The King. Palestine. Elvis tribute artist Al Joslin. Sponsored by BARC, The Humane Society, and includes pasta dinner by Chef Simon and Granny Muffin & Sweet Dreams wines. $20. 6 p.m. Sabor a Pasion, 110 CR 406. 903.729.8074, www.barctx.org.

June 1-2

2nd Annual Big Cypress Corvette Classic. Jefferson. Corvettes from Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma plus Friday night cruise with dinner, social, and door prizes. Free admission; $25 to show. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Austin, Vale, and Lafayette streets downtown. 903.665.2672, www.jefferson-texas.com.

June 2
Clarksville Fine Arts Festival. Clarksville. Forty booths of fine artist including oil, acrylic, and water color paintings; pottery’ jewelry; metal, wood, and stone sculpture; wood turnings; photography; glass; and fabric plus food and live music. Free admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will also be an artists’ reception on Friday night, June 1. Downtown square. 903.341.0761, www.ClarksvilleArtFest.com.

North East Texas Red, White, and Blueberry Festival. Athens. Blueberry bake-off, jelly competition, pet parade, vendors, children’s mural, disc golf tournament, entertainment, Little Miss Blueberry pageant, blueberry 5K, bike rodeo, kids activities, fresh blueberries from Texas farms. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Athens. Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine. 903.677.2001.

Pegasus Project Open House. Murchison. Grand opening. Meet & greet trainers and horses available for adoption. Live music, tours, BBQ dinner, silent auction and raffles for a week’s accommodations in Hawaii, Southwest Airline tickets, horse tack, airplane rides, and original art. 3 p.m.-?; dinner at 6 p.m. $50, children $20, younger than 5 free. 7111 CR 2339. 903.963.1661, www.PegasusRescue.org.

Classic Car Show. Athens. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine. 903.681.0384, www.athenscaincenter.com.

June 2-10
59th Annual Tyler Area Builders Association’s Parade of Homes. Tyler. Tour more than 30 new homes – locations remain secret until May 29 – featuring some of the most innovative designs and latest technology. Portion of proceeds from ticket sales benefit three local charities. $10; 12 and younger $5. Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 2-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday 3-9 p.m. 903.561.3964, www.tylerareabuilders.com.

June 7-10
Summer Boat Show. Longview. Thursday 5-8 p.m., Friday noon-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Complex, 100 Grand.

June 8-9
Nacogdoches Heritage Festival. Nacogdoches. Celebrates the city’s heritage with a charity ball, tour of homes, arts and crafts, food, music, and more. Fredonia Convention Center; 3101 Chalon. 936.569.6314, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Blueberry Festival of Quilts Show. Nacogdoches. Judged quilt show, ribbons, charity quilt raffle, demonstrations, merchant mall country store sponsored by Nacogdoches Quilters Guild. $5. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, 1711 South. nacquilters.org.

Flag Day. Jefferson. Celebration of flags along the Big Cypress Bayou as the history of flag
Day unfolds in the narrated day tours. Every rider will receive a free Flag Day gift. Includes “Support Our Troops” display Friday & Saturday ghost train 9:30 p.m., Saturday narrated tours: 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Historic Jefferson Railway Train Depot, 400 E. Austin. 866.398.2038, www.JeffersonRailway.com.

June 8-10
Texas Folklife Festival. San Antonio. Music, food, dancing, crafts, and stories from more than 40 ethnic and cultural groups from around the state. Six stages of entertainment filled with such varied performers as Ukrainian dancers, gospel singers, cloggers, German bands, bluegrass crooners, Scottish bagpipe players, and mariachis. Ethnic foods, pioneer crafts, and children’s activities, and more. Adults $10 advance, $12 gate; ages 6-12 $5; 5 and younger free. Friday 5-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday noon-7 p.m. Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar Chavez. 210.458.2249, www.texascultures.com/festivals.

June 8-16
Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Sulphur Springs. Celebrate all things dairy, and more including a hot-air balloon rally and glow, parade, car show, and lots of fun. Free admission. Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston. 888.300.6623, www.visitsulphurspringstx.org.

June 9
23rd Annual Texas Blueberry Festival. Nacogdoches. Fresh blueberries and blueberry pancakes, pie, cobbler, and ice cream contests. Kids’ activities, arts & crafts, pet parade, The Big Blue Murals, 42 dominoes tournament, classic car show, motorcycle show, pie-eating contests, horse shoe and washers tournaments, food, arts vendors, live music, and more. Free admission. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown square. 936.560.5533, www.texasblueberryfestival.com.

28th Annual Tomato Fest. Jacksonville. Live entertainment all day, karaoke contest, Kiwanis auction, kids’ games, food court, arts & crafts vendors, tomato eating contest, best home grown tomato, tomato peeling contest, street dance, and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., street dance 7-11 p.m. Free. Commerce and Austin streets downtown. 903.586.2217, www.jacksonvilletexas.com.

25th American Cancer Society Cattle Barons’ Gala. Arp. Features the Bellamy Brothers and the Eli Young Band, live and silent auctions, truck and jewelry raffles, casino and midway games, and more. $175. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Wilson Ranch, 22371 FM 850. 903.597.1383, www.cattlebaronsgala.net.

Texas State Championship Ice Cream Freeze Off. Sulphur Springs. $3 for a container, spoon, and all you can eat. 4-5:30 p.m. Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston. 888.300.6623, www.visitsulphurspringstx.org.

Engineer for a Day. Jefferson. Morning session covers steam engine principles, safety, and locomotive operation. As engineer, drive the train through the woods along the Big Cypress Bayou. Next trip, move to fireman and finally switchman. Class limited to three participants; lunch and beverages are provided. Historic Jefferson Railway Train Depot, 400 E. Austin. 866.398.2038, www.JeffersonRailway.com.

Through May 5
The Light Within. Texarkana. 25 watercolor and acrylic paintings by Lena Hall explore the interaction of light and architecture in sacred spaces. Free admission. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Regional Arts Center, 321 W. Fourth. 903.792.8681, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Through May 26
Nests. Marshall. Discarded wire and other salvaged metal turned into bird nests in multiple sizes by Tucson artist Phil Lichtenhan. Free admission. Tuesday—Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. Michelson Museum of Art, 216 N. Bolivar. 903.935.9480, www.michelsonmuseum.org.

Through May
Journeys. Longview. Group exhibit featuring art by Ron Bigony, Karime Lopez, and Claudia Lowery. Free admission. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends by appointment. P’s Gallery, 712 Glencrest, Ste. B. 903.212.2626, www.psgallerylongview.com.

Through June 2
A Salute to Cowboy Culture. Winnsboro. Local artists share their visions of cowboys and cowboys’ day-to-day lives. Opening night “chuck wagon” reception 6-9 p.m.; regular hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Free admission. Keyring Gallery, 107 Locust. 903.975.4501, http://keyringgallery.com.

May 4
Annual Red River Photo Club Exhibit. Bonham. Opening night reception 6 p.m. Free admission. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 200 W. 5th. 903.640.2196, www.creativeartscenter.us.

May 8-27
The Healing Arts Exhibition and Gala. Tyler. Features artworks created by local artists who have a connection to the Bethesda Health Clinic. May 7 gala – $75 – with food, drinks and Latin contemporary jazz artist Carlos Guedes. Benefits Bethesda Health Clinic and Tyler Museum of Art. Exhibit is free. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tyler Museum of Art, 1301 S. Mahon. 903.595.1001, www.tylermuseum.org.

May 9-June 16
Celebrating May Flowers: The Watercolor Art of Bobbye Koncak. Winnsboro. Paintings, silk scarves, and additional pieces. Free admission; donations welcomed. Wednesday-Saturday 1-4 p.m. Opening night reception 6-8 p.m. Winnsboro Center for the Arts, 200 Market. 903.342.0680, www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com.

May 13-June 30
Peanuts at Bat: Summer Exhibit from the Charles M. Schultz Museum. Longview. Free to members; $5 for non members. Tuesdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays noon-4 p.m. Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler. 903.753.8103, www.lmfa.org.

June 1, 8, 15
Ron Bigony Exhibit. Mount Vernon. Paintings. Free admission. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. plus opening night reception 7 p.m.; by appointment other times. Cultural Arts Center, Rusk and Dallas streets. 903.537.2080.

June 7-15
Traveling Exhibit. Longview. Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia. 903.753.5840. www.gregghistorical.org.

May 3-6
Diamond Bessie Murder Trial. Jefferson. Recreates the trial of Abe Rothchild who murdered Diamond Bessie. $20. Thursday and Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Jefferson Playhouse, 209 W. Henderson. 903.665.6075.

May 4-5
Belles. Edom Two-act comedy written by Mark Dunn and directed by Meredith Hamlin. Adults $10, seniors and students $8. 7 p.m. Edom Community Center, 735 CR 4703. 903.469.3277.

May 4-6
Leading Ladies. Lindale. $12. Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Lindale Community Theater, 111 W. Van. 903.638.0402, www.lindalecommunitytheater.org.

May 11-13
The Heiress. Nacogdoches. Drama. Adult $15, senior $12, child and student $8. 7:30 p.m. Lamp-Lite Theatre, Old Tyler Road and Loop 224. www.lamplitetheatre.org.

May 11-20
Moon Over Buffalo. Tyler. Adults $18, students $15. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30. Tyler Civic Theatre Center, Braithwaite Theatre, 400 Rose Park. 903.592.0561, www.tylercivictheatre.com.

May 18
Creative Kidz Krew Variety Show & Dinner. Bonham. Dinner followed by theater-group performance. $10; age 6 and younger $5. 7 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 200 W. 5th. 903.640.2196, www.creativeartscenter.us.

May 18-19
An Evening with Karle Wilson Baker: A Writer’s Life. Nacogdoches. One-woman show by Dr. Linda Thorsen Bond with research by Sarah Ragland Jackson about Nacogdoches’ own Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet benefits Friends of Historic Nacogdoches. $15. 7 p.m. Cole Art Center at The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main. 936.553.8639, http://fohninc.weebly.com.

May 18-20, 25-26

Dearly Departed. Rusk. Deep South misfits try to tackle their patriarch’s funeral plans in this comedy directed by Teresa Ragland and produced by Camille Jones. Advance adults $9, students $6; door $10. 7:30 p.m. nightly except 2 p.m. Sunday. Cherokee Civic Theatre, 157 W. 5th. 903.683.2131, www.cherokeetheatre.net.

May 20
Printed Page Players. Tyler. Local actors read the classic play “Sleuth.” Free. 2 p.m. Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College. 903.593.7323, www.tylerlibrary.com.

May 25-27
Party In The Pines Motorcycle Rally. Longview. Annual all-bikes-welcome motorcycle rally promoting community patriotism and raising money for veterans and kids. Bands, vendors, inside entertainment, patriotic bike parade through the city, guided rides; self-guided rides, RV & tent camping, and more.$30 all three days; $10 Sunday. Longview Fairgrounds, 1123 Jaycee.

May 26-27, June 1-3
Attack of the Killer Mutant Leeches. Winnsboro. Adults $15, students $10. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 p.m. Presented by Dallas’ Pocket Sandwich Theatre at Winnsboro Center for the Arts, 200 Market. 903.342.0680, www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com.

June 2
Booby Trap. Longview. A soldier who has an anti-personnel mine between his back and the tree he is sitting against can’t move or it will detonate; he reflects on the choices he made in life that led him to the brink of death on the battlefield. Suitable for audiences ages 13 and up. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door. Advance $8, door $10. 7 p.m. ArtsView Children’s Theater, 313 W. Tyler. www.artsviewchildrenstheater.com.

June 11-28
STAR Camp. Tyler. Various summer theater camps for children ages 5-18. Costs and times vary by camp. Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park. 903.592.0561, www.tylercivictheatre.com.

June 16
Sylvia. Edom. Two-act comedy suitable for ages 14 and older by A. R. Gurney. Fundraiser for Spay/Neuter Support Services of East Texas. $10. 7 p.m. Edom Community Center, 735 CR 4703. 903.469.3277, www.spayneuter-now.org.