Visit Palestine, Texas

03/19/2025

Bloom watch update!

As of 3/19/25, the early blooming dogwood trees are fully open. The mid-season blooms are just beginning to open. We are looking forward to this weekend, when we hope to see them fully open.

03/19/2025

🌸 Dogwood Trails Festival & Parade 🌸 Join the celebration in Palestine, Texas, this Saturday, March 22, 2025! The festival kicks off at 9 AM in Historic Downtown Palestine, Texas, with the parade starting at 10 AM.

Here are some of the activities to Enjoy:
🎸Live music and performances
🖼Arts and crafts vendors
🍗Delicious food trucks and stalls
🏰Kids' activities and games
🏍Car, bike, and truck shows

New this year! Due to the size of the festival (stretching from Old Town Palestine all the way to the Palestine Visitor Center!) we're offering a complementary shuttle service 🚌 to help you get around. So, hop on at any of the marked locations.

📍 Explore More: Use the map to navigate through the festival and discover all the fun spots! Looking for a paper copy? Stop by the Palestine Visitor Center to pick one up!

Be sure the check out www.visitpalestine.com/dogwood for all the festive activities. See you there!

Don't miss this vibrant springtime tradition! 🌷

03/17/2025

Looking for something to do this week in Palestine, TX? 🤩 We've got you covered! The dogwood trees are starting to bloom, just in time for the Dogwood Festival this weekend, kicking off 3 weeks of events and activities!

Did we leave something out? Comment your events below and be sure to send us a message with your upcoming events to be included next week!

This week:
Monday, March 17
Trivia | Pint & Barrel Drafthouse | 7PM
Tuesday, March 18
Open Mic | Pint & Barrel Drafthouse | 7PM
Wednesday, March 19
Youth Print Making | Palestine Public Library | 5 PM
Improv Troupe | Texas Theatre | 6:30PM
Bad Movie & A Beer | Pint & Barrel Drafthouse | 7 PM
Thursday, March 20
Nitty Gritty Chopper City (March 20-23) | Salmon Lake Park
Friday, March 21
Fairy Garden Trails Open for the season! Visit Davey Dogwood Park.
Piney Woods Express Diesel | Texas State Railroad | 11AM
Dogwood Arts Council VIP Art Event | Palestine Farmers Market | 5:30 PM
Karaoke | Nuna’s Cajun
Karaoke | VFW Post 8924
Saturday, March 22
Dogwood Festival | Downtown Palestine | 9 AM | Parade at 10 AM
Stained Glass Tours | Sacred Heart Catholic Church & 1st Christian Church
Bike Nights | The Gin | 9 AM
The Journey HQ Dogwood Car Show | W. Oak St. | 9 AM
Tai Chi | Public Library | 10 AM
Dogwood Lunch Train | Texas State Railroad | 11 AM
Boston Porter Memorial Rodeo | ACYLA
Live Music: Cole Allen | Nuna’s Cajun | 7PM
Paint & Sip | Home Grill Steakhouse | 8 PM
Karaoke | VFW Post 8924

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03/14/2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to tour the historic homes of Palestine during the Dogwood Celebration 🤩 thanks to our friends at Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting this memorable event! Be sure to reserve your tickets before attending 🎟️

Don't miss this opportunity! Get your tickets now online and click the link below! 🤩😄
https://www.palestinechamber.org/58157-2/

03/14/2025

Happy Pi(e) Day!
We had to share our favorites Oxbow Bakery to celebrate today. What's your favorite Oxbow Pie?

You can visit the Oxbow Bakery in Old Town Palestine on Thursday-Saturday from 10-3, or until they run out of pie!

📸: Oxbow Bakery

03/13/2025

Thank you Dogwood Arts Council - Palestine for all the care you put into beautifying our city.

03/13/2025

Join us in Downtown Palestine, Texas on March 22 for the 87th annual Dogwood Celebration, beginning with the Dogwood Parade!

Other festivities on March 22 include:
🌟Dogwood Festival on March 22 in Downtown Palestine, TX (VIP Event on March 21, tickets available!)
🌟Dogwood Arts Council Art Event @ the Farmers Market Pavilion
🌟Palestine Bike Nights @ The Gin
🌟The Journey HQ Car Show on West Oak St.
🌟Grand Opening of Fairy Garden Trails @ Davey Dogwood Park
🌟The Boston Porter Memorial Rodeo @ the Anderson County Youth Livestock Arena
🌟Dogwood Lunch Train @ Texas State Railroad

Which events are you most excited about?

03/11/2025

3/11/2025 Bloom watch update!

We discovered the tiniest little dogwood blossoms just beginning to open at Davey Dogwood Park this morning during our Fairy Garden workshop! 😍

In about a week, we should have a beautiful show!

03/10/2025

Did you know? There are awards for the top 3 fairy gardens each year! We enlist the help of judges from our community to help us decide which fairy gardens should receive a prize. 🙌

The deadline to register for a Fairy Garden building permit has been extended to 5 pm on March 14. You MUST register for a permit to be considered for a prize. 🏆 Here is the link to register for a plot permit: https://www.visitpalestine.com/f/109

Need some help with ideas for your Fairy Garden? 👷 We recommend checking out Pinterest or come to our Fairy Garden Workshop tomorrow morning. Please let us know you're coming so we can have space prepared for you to work by registering for the workshop here: https://www.visitpalestine.com/f/110
The deadline to register for the WORKSHOP is 5 pm, Monday, March 10.

Awards are generously sponsored by Penny Lynn Lockey Webb ❤

03/10/2025

🌟 Coming up this week in Palestine, Texas! 🌟

♟️ 4:00 PM, Monday, March 10: Chess Meet-Up | Palestine Public Library
🤔 7:00 PM, Monday, March 10: Trivia | Pint & Barrel Drafthouse

🎤 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 11: Open Mic | Pint & Barrel Drafthouse

🚂 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 12: Piney Woods Express Diesel | Texas State Railroad
🎭 6:30 PM, Wednesday, March 12: Improv Troupe | Texas Theatre
🎬🍺 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 12: Bad Movie & A Beer | Pint & Barrel Drafthouse

🚂 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 13: Piney Woods Express Diesel | Texas State Railroad
🎲 5:30 PM, Thursday, March 13: Teen Night Dungeons & Dragons | Public Library Annex

🚂 11:00 AM, Friday, March 14: Piney Woods Express Diesel | Texas State Railroad
🎥 4:00 PM, Friday, March 14: Family Movie Night “Wild Robot” | Palestine Public Library
🎤 Friday, March 14: Karaoke | Nuna’s Cajun & VFW Post 8924

☯️ 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 15: Tai Chi | Public Library
✂️ 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 15: Paper Craft | Public Library
🚂 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 15: Piney Woods Express Diesel | Texas State Railroad
🎸 7:00 PM, Saturday, March 15: Live Music: Rodney Ray Band | Nuna’s Cajun
🎶 7:00 PM:, Saturday, March 15 Dogwood Jamboree “Country Dreaming” | PHS Auditorium
🍻 6:00 PM, Saturday, March 15: Shenanigans Pub Crawl
🎤 Saturday, March 15: Karaoke | VFW Post 8924

Join in for some fun and adventure! 🥳 Which one are you most excited about?

03/07/2025

Here is the official bloom watch for 2025! This week, we have small buds on the dogwood trees, but no blooms yet. The redbud trees are beginning to bloom, so we expect the dogwoods in a week or two. Stay tuned for the show!

03/04/2025

Update: plot permit applications are now closed! Stay tuned to see this year’s amazing creations!

We're currently accepting Fairy Garden permit applications. Join in one of the most magical events of the year and help us transform Davey Dogwood Park into a whimsical fairy wonderland. For all the details, head over to www.visitpalestine.com/fairygardens. 🧚‍♀️

For anyone hoping to visit the Fairy Garden Trails this season - they will officially be "constructed" and open to visitors on March 22 until April 30. We recommend visiting early as the Fairy Gardens are made of natural materials and will degrade as time passes. The park is open year-round, and you can visit anytime.

03/03/2025

Hey Palestine! We've got a full week ahead. Let us know in the comments if you're planning to attend any of these fun events! Don't miss out! 🎨🎤🍻

🧱 Monday, March 3: Lego Block Party at Palestine Public Library (4:30 PM)
🧠 Monday, March 3: Trivia at Pint & Barrel Drafthouse (7 PM)
🎤 Tuesday, March 4: Open Mic at Pint & Barrel Drafthouse (7 PM)
📚 Wednesday, March 5: Bilingual Story Time at Palestine Public Library (10:30 AM & 1 PM)
🎭 Wednesday, March 5: Improv Troupe at Texas Theatre (6:30 PM)
🍿🍺 Wednesday, March 5: Bad Movie & A Beer at Pint & Barrel Drafthouse (7 PM)
🎨 Thursday, March 6: Art Night at Palestine Public Library (5:30 PM)
🚂 Friday, March 7: Piney Woods Express Diesel at Texas State Railroad (11 AM)
🛍️🎶 Saturday, March 8: Saturdays on Main at Downtown Palestine (8 AM-10 PM)
🚂 Saturday, March 8: Piney Woods Express Diesel at Texas State Railroad (11 AM)
🧘 Saturday, March 8: Tai Chi at Public Library (10 AM)
🛒 Saturday, March 8: Palestine Trade Days (10 AM-4 PM)
🎸 Saturday, March 8: Live Music: Beer Man at Nuna’s Cajun (7 PM)

Ready to dive into the fun? 🌟 Be sure to let us know about your upcoming events to be added to future lists.

02/28/2025

🌟 Get ready for an evening of dinner and dancing! 🌟
Join us for the Anderson County Youth Livestock Association's 2nd Annual Cowboy Ball, featuring the incredible David Adam Byrnes! 🤠✨
📅 Date: March 1, 2025, 7PM 📍 Location: Anderson County Youth Livestock Pavilion, 750 N. State Hwy 287.
Enjoy a night filled with: 🥩 Fire-grilled ribeye dinner 💃 Dancing 🎟️ Raffle 🎁 Door prizes
Tickets are $100 per plate or $500 for a table of 6, available in advance at Cavender’s Boot City. All proceeds benefit the ACYLA. Don't miss out on this amazing event that supports our local youth!
📸 Photo Courtesy of David Adam Byrnes

02/25/2025

🥤⚡ SIPS Drinks & Energy – Your Local Boost! ⚡🥤

Craving a quick pick-me-up while exploring Palestine, TX? Sips - Drinks & Energy is your go-to stop for refreshing energy and bold flavors.

"The best energy drink that gets me through the rest of the day! Love SIPS and their sweet workers!" – Abby T

"Great drinks & service! Love the new flavors they have! Definitely recommend!" – Allie V

"My favorite place in town to grab a drink & I always love seeing the sweet SIPS girls ☺️ The perfect pick-me-up" – Heather V

📍 208 Village St, Palestine, TX 75801

Share your favorite flavor or pick-me-up moment below!

02/24/2025

Hey Palestine! Get ready for an action-packed week from 02/24 to 03/02 filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit. Here’s what’s coming up:

Monday
• Kick off the week with Trivia Night at Pint and Barrel Drafthouse – starting at 7PM. Brush up on those random facts and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends!

Tuesday
• Dive into creativity at the Stained Glass Ornament Class at Old Town Vintage & More – starting at 6PM.
• Then, grab the mic at the Open Mic Night at Pint & Barrel Drafthouse – starting at 7PM. It’s your chance to share your talents!

Wednesday
• Bring the family for Story Time at the Palestine Public Library with sessions at 10:30AM and 1PM.
• Later, laugh the evening away with the Improv Troupe at the historic Texas Theatre – show starts at 6:30PM and wraps up by 8PM.

Friday
• Get inspired at the 2025 Vision Journal Workshop at the The Dancing Dandelion - running from 6PM-9PM.
• Then, warm up those vocal cords for a fun-filled Karaoke session at Nunas Cajun – starting at 7PM.

Saturday
• Enjoy a full day out at Saturdays on Main in downtown Palestine – 8AM-10PM.
• Check out the Palestine Trade Days 2025 Season Opening from 10AM-4PM for unique finds and local flavor.
• Later in the evening, two events kick off at 7PM:
- The 2nd Annual Cowboy Ball at the ACYLA Pavilion – get ready for some Western charm!
- And for the gamers, a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament at Double Tap – let the battles begin!

Save the Date
• Dogwood Trails Celebration: March 21 – April 6
• Dogwood Festival: March 22

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us for an unforgettable week in Palestine. Let’s make every moment count!