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Visit Ennis, Texas Welcome to Ennis! We are located in the newly restored Ennis Welcome Center in historic downtown Ennis.
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Our passion is telling you all the reasons you should visit Ennis. Download our mobile app, Ennis Y'all or visit www.visitennis.org. Visit Ennis, Texas is the city of Ennis, Texas tourism department.

It's time for outdoor fun in Ennis! Here are some ideas to soak up the sun this weekend: 😎 Community fun:• Visit the Do...
06/21/2024

It's time for outdoor fun in Ennis! Here are some ideas to soak up the sun this weekend:

😎 Community fun:
• Visit the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market
• Enjoy the magic show at Mornings at Minnie
• Summer in the Park Series with Keep Ennis Beautiful
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🌳 Get active in our parks:
•Head to a splash pad at Rotary Park or Minnie McDowal Park
•Basketball at Rodgers and Maise Park
•Hike at Kachina Prairie
•Pickleball at Rotary Park
For more information on our parks, visit City of Ennis Parks & Rec

We can't wait for the RED WHITE & BIKE Parade during Ennis Freedom Fest! Deck out your bikes and get ready to cruise thr...
06/18/2024

We can't wait for the RED WHITE & BIKE Parade during Ennis Freedom Fest! Deck out your bikes and get ready to cruise through historic Downtown Ennis Tx and beyond 🚲

Red, White and Bike Parade Award Categories:
🏆 Best Under 6
🏆Best Famiy
🏆Most Patriotic

Decorate with your friends at the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market! Crafting and bike decorating for the 6/29 Make it at the Market begins at 9am.

📍 Downtown Ennis | Saturday, June 29, 2024
🍎 8am-noon Bluebonnet Market
🇺🇸 10am Red, White and Bike Parade (9:30am lineup)

Learn more at www.visitennistexas.com/freedomfest
Thanks to our Freedom Fest Sponsor City of Ennis, Texas-Government

If you're on the hunt for Ennis memorabilia, stop by and check out the new Ennis Bluebonnet Spirit Shop location at the ...
06/14/2024

If you're on the hunt for Ennis memorabilia, stop by and check out the new Ennis Bluebonnet Spirit Shop location at the grand re-opening on June 15th from 10am-noon! 💙

📍 200 West Knox Street
Wednesday - Friday 11am to 7pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm

Have you been to the Welcome Center to see the beautiful handmade quilts on display? Head to historic Downtown Ennis Tx ...
06/13/2024

Have you been to the Welcome Center to see the beautiful handmade quilts on display? Head to historic Downtown Ennis Tx and learn more about the Zen Garden Ellis County Quilt Show!
📍Welcome Center | 201 NW Main

Shake your tail feathers to your favorite 80s hits at Ennis Freedom Fest with 80s Gadgets! Head to Veteran's Memorial Pa...
06/11/2024

Shake your tail feathers to your favorite 80s hits at Ennis Freedom Fest with 80s Gadgets! Head to Veteran's Memorial Park on Saturday, June 29 and hear covers of Journey, Prince, The Cure, Billy Joel, Queen, and more! Learn more about Ennis Freedom Fest at https://www.visitennistexas.com/freedomfest

📍Saturday, June 29th | 2301 Ennis Parkway

Have you been to the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market on Saturday's 8am-noon? Enjoy shopping from local vendors and FREE...
06/10/2024

Have you been to the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market on Saturday's 8am-noon? Enjoy shopping from local vendors and FREE children's programming in historic Downtown Ennis Tx!

119 North Dallas Street
🍎 Bluebonnet Market | 8am-noon
💙 Mornings at Minnie | 10am

Check out our fourth round of 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners from this seasons Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Fest...
06/10/2024

Check out our fourth round of 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners from this seasons Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival Category: Bluebonnet Festival (Amateur Photographer).

🏆 1st Place Huong Nguyen
🏆2nd Place Donna Johnson
🏆3rd Place Alena Chapman

💙 Thanks to all participants and voters! Winners listed by category can be found here: https://www.visitennistexas.com/photocontest

With the MOST BEAUTIFUL FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN ALL OF TEXAS, this year's Freedom Fest in Ennis, TX will be one to remember...
06/07/2024

With the MOST BEAUTIFUL FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN ALL OF TEXAS, this year's Freedom Fest in Ennis, TX will be one to remember!

🎆Enjoy live music, free kids activities, food and FIREWORKS on Saturday, June 29th!

Gates open at 6pm and the spectacular fireworks show begins at dark powered by Pyrotecnico but you must be in Veterans Park to see it!

🚌Shuttle service available from Lions Memorial Stadium (1405 W. Lake Bardwell Drive) beginning at 5:45 p.m. until conclusion of the event.

Want to join the Ennis Freedom Fest Fun all day long? Check out our event section for the Red, White & Bike Parade 10am in historic Downtown Ennis Tx!

Check out our third round of 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners from this seasons Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festi...
06/06/2024

Check out our third round of 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners from this seasons Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival Category: Bluebonnets with Scenic Views (Amateur Photographer).

🏆 1st Place Rhonda Wilson
🏆2nd Place Tammy Howard
🏆3rd Place Linda Brown

💙 Thanks to all participants and voters! Winners listed by category can be found here: https://www.visitennistexas.com/photocontest

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Unity In The Community of Ennis! Learn about history and engage in activi...
06/05/2024

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Unity In The Community of Ennis! Learn about history and engage in activities, family fun, food and music.

📍 Rogers and Maise Park
⏰ 10am-1pm | June 19th

Check out our second round of 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners from this seasons Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Fest...
06/05/2024

Check out our second round of 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners from this seasons Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival Category: Bluebonnets with Animals (Amateur Photographer).

🏆 1st Place Lupee Beauchamp
🏆2nd Place Jennifer Kourtis
🏆3rd Place Jenny Stokes

💙 Thanks to all participants and voters! Winners listed by category can be found here: https://www.visitennistexas.com/photocontest

We have our 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners! We’ll be announcing a few categories at a time to showcase thei...
06/04/2024

We have our 2024 Ennis Bluebonnet Photo Contest winners! We’ll be announcing a few categories at a time to showcase their at the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival!

First Category: Bluebonnets with Children and Families (Amateur Photographer)
🏆 1st Place Michelle Rhine
🏆 2nd Place Hanna Slovak
🏆 3rd Place Brianna Massey.

💙 Thanks to all participants and voters! Winners listed by category can be found here: https://www.visitennistexas.com/photocontest

Looking for fun summer activities in Ennis to add to your bucket list? Have a picnic with food from our local restaurant...
06/03/2024

Looking for fun summer activities in Ennis to add to your bucket list? Have a picnic with food from our local restaurants at our parks! We enjoyed delicious sandwiches and fries from Home Grown Market at Lions Park. What is on your bucket list for this summer?

For a full list of restaurants in Ennis, download our mobile app Ennis Y'all!

We love to see how you explore Ennis! Be sure to tag and add us as a collaborator in your posts and we may re-share it t...
05/31/2024

We love to see how you explore Ennis! Be sure to tag and add us as a collaborator in your posts and we may re-share it to our page 📸

Learn more about things to do in Ennis when you download our FREE travel guide at visitennistexas.com/travelguide

Save the date, the Zen Garden Quilt Show is July 19th-20th at Sokol Ennis! This event features quilting masterpieces, ar...
05/29/2024

Save the date, the Zen Garden Quilt Show is July 19th-20th at Sokol Ennis! This event features quilting masterpieces, arts & crafts vendors, raffles, and so much more! Presented by Ellis County Quilt Show!

📍 2622 East Texas Highways 34
🎟️ Entry is $10 at the door
🔗 elliscountyquilters.com

There is still time to experience the 57th annual National Polka Festival in Ennis! Take a look at today’s schedule belo...
05/26/2024

There is still time to experience the 57th annual National Polka Festival in Ennis! Take a look at today’s schedule below:

9am | St John’s Church – Polka Mass

10am | Sokol Hall – Jodie Mikula Band live broadcast KBEC

11am | Downtown Ennis – Vendors and Pivo Pavillion

11:30am | KJT #35 - Pardubická muzika

12pm | Downtown Ennis – The Czechaholics

1pm | KJT #35 - Czech & Then Some/ Alex Meixner Band

1:30pm | Sokol Hall – The Dujka Brothers

9pm | KJT #35 – Brave Combo

🎟 TICKETS:
https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/purchasetickets

❓ FAQ’s:
https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/admisssion

‼️ For more information on the National Polka Festival schedule, visit: www.nationalpolkafestival.com

It’s day TWO of the national Polka Festival here in Ennis! Check out our ultimate guide to experiencing all of the Czech...
05/25/2024

It’s day TWO of the national Polka Festival here in Ennis! Check out our ultimate guide to experiencing all of the Czech fun in Ennis:
💵Bring cash! Wifi interruptions are occurring!
🇨🇿 https://bit.ly/3QXSBBF

Don’t miss the Czech museum pop-up in the Welcome Center! This exhibit explores Czech art, culture, and history in the h...
05/24/2024

Don’t miss the Czech museum pop-up in the Welcome Center! This exhibit explores Czech art, culture, and history in the heart of Downtown Ennis. Open from May 24th-25th!

📍201 Northwest Main Street
🇨🇿 May 24th-25th

The 57th annual national polka festival starts on Friday, and we have the ultimate guide to enjoying all of the Czech fu...
05/22/2024

The 57th annual national polka festival starts on Friday, and we have the ultimate guide to enjoying all of the Czech fun in Ennis! Plan your trip:

📍 LOCATIONS:
K.J.T. Society #35
1216 S. Paris St. • Ennis, TX 75119

Sokol Ennis
2622 E. Hwy. 34 • Ennis, TX 75119

SPJST Lodge #25
1901 E Ennis Ave • Ennis, TX 75119

Downtown Ennis Tx
302 N. Dallas St. • Ennis, TX 75119

🚌 FREE SHUTTLE:
The free shuttle service is available Saturday, May 25th from 9am-7pm. This shuttle runs on a continues route from downtown Ennis (Pickup at 201 Northwest Main Street) to all of the Czech Halls (Sokol, KJT, and SPJST)

🗓 SCHEDULE:

Thursday | 5/23

7pm | KJT #35 Hall - Polka Pre-Party featuring Czech & Then Some

Friday • 5/24

5:30pm | Sokol Hall - Pardubická muzika

7:30pm | Sokol Hall – The Moravians

8:30pm | Sokol Hall – Czech Beseda Dancers

9pm | King and Queen Dance Contest

Saturday • 5/25

9am | Downtown Ennis – Vendors and Pivo Pavilion

10am | Downtown Ennis – Polka Parade

11am | Sokol Hall – Czech Melody Masters

11:30am | KJT #35 Hall – Praha Brothers

11:30am | SPJST #25 - Pardubicka Muzika

1pm |SPJST #25 Hall- Fritz Hodde Polka Band "The Fabulous Six"

12pm | Downtown Ennis – Texas Sound Check Band

1pm | Downtown Ennis – Kolache Eating Contest

2:15pm | Sokol Hall – The Dujka Brothers

4pm | KJT #35 Hall – Ennis Czech Boys

4:30pm | SPJST #25 – Vaneks of West Vaneks of West

8pm | Josh Abbott Band with special guest Alex Meixner Band

8:30pm | KJT #35 – Brave Combo

8:30pm | SPJST #25 – The Czechaholics


Sunday • 5/26

9am | St John’s Church – Polka Mass

10am | Sokol Hall – Jodie Mikula Band live broadcast KBEC

11am | Downtown Ennis – Vendors and Pivo Pavillion

11:30am | KJT #35 - Pardubicka Muzika

12pm | Downtown Ennis – Czechaholics

1pm | KJT #35 - Czech and Then Some / Alex Meixner

1:30pm | Sokol Hall – Dujka Brothers

9pm | KJT #35 – Brave Combo

Print the schedule:
https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/_files/ugd/5b7b72_ba7f6a23112b4befaefe4a01130ee912.pdf

🎟 TICKETS:
https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/purchasetickets

❓ FAQ’s:
https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/admisssion

‼️ For more information on the National Polka Festival schedule, visit: www.nationalpolkafestival.com

It’s the last week to submit entries in the 25th Annual Bloomin' Bluebonnet Photo Contest! Upload your photos and vote f...
05/21/2024

It’s the last week to submit entries in the 25th Annual Bloomin' Bluebonnet Photo Contest! Upload your photos and vote for your favorites at https://www.visitennistexas.com/photocontest

Please submit only photos from Ennis area.
💙Deadline – Friday, May 24th!
📸 Submissions from 2023!

May is historic preservation month! Celebrate with us by enjoying our FREE audio walking tour through the history of Dow...
05/20/2024

May is historic preservation month! Celebrate with us by enjoying our FREE audio walking tour through the history of Downtown Ennis! Explore art, culture, historic events, and real-life community stories to help connect you to our

Learn more at www.visitennistexas.com/downtown-walking-tour

Summer in Ennis just got a whole lot better! Head to Rotary Park and enjoy the splash pad Open daily from 10am-8pm weath...
05/17/2024

Summer in Ennis just got a whole lot better! Head to Rotary Park and enjoy the splash pad Open daily from 10am-8pm weather permitting! 😎

NOTICE: The Splash Pad at Rotary Park will have a delayed opening today for repairs. Visit City of Ennis Parks & Rec for updates.

📍 Rotary Park | 2300 Park St, Ennis TX 75119

We have so many fun festivals and events coming up! Plan your trip to Ennis with these Summer events:MAY24-26 | National...
05/15/2024

We have so many fun festivals and events coming up! Plan your trip to Ennis with these Summer events:

MAY
24-26 | National Polka Festival

JUNE
19 | Juneteenth - Unity In The Community of Ennis
29 | Ennis Freedom Fest

JULY
19-20 | Ellis County Quilt Show

AUGUST
31- Sep 1 | Blues on Main

ALL SUMMER LONG
Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market
🍓 Saturdays at 8am - 119 North Dallas Street

Mornings at Minnie
🎨 Saturdays at 8am - 119 North Dallas Street

Learn more at visitennistexas.com

It's almost time for the National Polka Festival! Here are some of the ways you can celebrate our Czech culture in Ennis...
05/13/2024

It's almost time for the National Polka Festival! Here are some of the ways you can celebrate our Czech culture in Ennis:

💃 Czech Beseda Performance
May 18 | Mornings at Minnie
🇨🇿 National Polka Festival
May 24-26
🏃‍♂️ Ennis Polkafest Run
May 25
📜 Czech museum at Sokol Ennis

For more information on events in Ennis, visit our website at visitennistexas.com

It's time to get outside and enjoy all that City of Ennis Parks & Rec has to offer! Here are a few ways to get active ou...
05/10/2024

It's time to get outside and enjoy all that City of Ennis Parks & Rec has to offer! Here are a few ways to get active outside in Ennis:

Rotary Park-
Pickleball, volleyball, paved walking trail and so much more!
📍 2300 Park St

Kachina Prairie-
Hike the 35 acre nature trail
📍 1816 W Baldrige St

Disk Golf-
Enjoy 18 holes with Mach New II Targets
📍 3000 W Ennis Ave

Rogers & Maise Park-
Basketball, covered play structure, and more!
📍 900 E Martin Luther King Dr

Lions Park-
Story walk along paved walking trail and covered play structures!
📍1200 W Lampasas St

Learn more about ways to explore Ennis in our FREE travel guide, Adventure to Ennis! To download a copy, visit visitennistexas.com/travelguide

This warmer weather calls for patio dining! Check out some places to enjoy a meal outside:Señor Crab 📍200 S Kaufman St. ...
05/08/2024

This warmer weather calls for patio dining! Check out some places to enjoy a meal outside:

Señor Crab
📍200 S Kaufman St. Ste B

El Santo Kamaron
📍201 S Dallas St.

The Backyard
📍 115 SW Main St (Outdoor Food Truck Park)

Don José's Mexicant Restauran Ennis
📍2301 W Ennis Ave

From Scratch Daniel's Kitchen
📍218 W Ennis Ave

El Mexicano Grill Ennis Tx
📍219 W Ennis Ave

Bubba's BBQ and Steakhouse
📍210 I-45 Suite B

For a full list of dining in Ennis, download our mobile app Ennis Y'all!

05/08/2024

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Tuesday calls for a sweet treat in Ennis! Tell us about your favorite sweet treat in Ennis in the comments and we’ll add...
05/07/2024

Tuesday calls for a sweet treat in Ennis! Tell us about your favorite sweet treat in Ennis in the comments and we’ll add them to our list!🍰 ☕️🍭

Romeros Coffee & Mini Donuts
Fern In The Wild
La 57
Sunshine Brews
Little Habana Bakery
Bluebonnet City Grill
Pikositos chamoyadas snacks y mas
Chamoymania Neveria y Fruteria

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201 NW Main Street
Ennis, TX
75119

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Are you ready for a fa-BOO-lous time in Ennis? Trunk or Treat hosted by @ennistxchamber in partnership with the Ennis Baseball Association is today, October 31st! This fun family event features decorated trunks, treats and games. Here is where you can go to participate: Historic Downtown Ennis | 6pm-8pm 📍207 NW Main St, Ennis 🐾Pets are also encouraged to dress up for the Freshpet costume contest in @downtownennistx at 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm! Please make sure pets are leashed. 🌾Take your final stroll through the Hay Maze and Pumpkin patch while you’re downtown! Tag us in your cute pics! Lion Memorial Stadium Parking Lot | 6pm-8pm 📍 W Lake Bardwell Dr. ⭐Enjoy bounce houses, games, and so much more!

Photos of Rogers & Maise Park that we think would look good as album covers🏀 For more information on our parks, visit https://www.ennistx.gov/departments/ParksandRecreation

Excited to see LA 57 on Good Morning Texas today! Make sure to stop by La 57 and see all the buzz around their extraordinary supreme croissants and baked goods! Owner Laura Gomez learned and practiced her pastry artistry in Paris and we are lucky to have her here in Ennis! 📍LA 57 207 S Kaufman St, Ennis, Texas 75119 Monday - Saturday 7am-4pm

The National Polka Festival is coming to Ennis, Texas May 26th-28th! Join us in celebrating 56 years of Czech heritage and traditions, and enjoy a weekend of polka dancing with 16 live polka bands including Grammy Award winning Brave Combo and the Country Concert on Saturday Night! . #NationalPolkaFestival #EnnisIsAwesome #VisitTexas #visitennis #dfwdaytrip #Czech #polkadance

Thank you for traveling from across the globe! From local residents to international guests, we hope you felt our Bluebonnet Spirit 💙. 🗓️Save the Date: Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival: April 1-30, 2024. Bluebonnet Festival April 19-21, 2024🌑Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 #VisitEnnisTx #BluebonnetSpirit #texasbluebonnets #bluebonnets

Autumn Daze corn hole tournament.
Autumn Daze corn hole tournament.

Not your typical day at work 😁 Autumn Daze corn hole tournament got moved indoors.

Are you coming out to see the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails tomorrow morning? Swing by 104 N McKinney for Cars & Coffee from 7:30am-10am! . . . . #bluebonnetspirit #EnnisIsAwesome #visitennis #EnnisTX

Ennis Freedom Fest- Party in the Park
Ennis Freedom Fest- Party in the Park

Party in the Park! Breeze is awesome!!! Come out and enjoy a beautiful and fun night at Veterans Memorial Park! #fireworks #freekidsactivities #EnnisFreedomFest2021 The Garth Guy starts at 7:30 pm

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Whether you are here for business, fun, or are just passing through, we’re here to tell you what makes our community so special.

Enjoy top notch live productions at Ennis Public Theatre and Theatre Rocks! Catch a show at one of the few drive-in theaters in the state, Galaxy Drive In. Get your heart racing at the quarter mile raceway at Texas Motorplex or kick up the dirt at Big O Speedway. Spend some quiet time with nature at Bardwell Lake or out on the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails. Visit family owned shops, restaurants, and pubs as you stroll the brick streets of Historic Downtown Ennis. Our calendar of events is peppered with hometown family fun events all year long. So come for a day, a week, or a lifetime!

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