Kilgore Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM
Free admission
📍 Kilgore, TX (~25 miles)
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, crafts, and more.
This Weekend & Beyond
What's Happening Around Gilmer
Your always-up-to-date event feed for Gilmer, TX and surrounding communities. Updated Monday, July 13, 2026.
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Chautauqua Festival
📅 2026 (dates TBD)
📍 Longview, TX (~25 miles)
Annual arts and culture festival in Longview celebrating history, music, and community.
Texas Shakespeare Festival
📅 Summer 2026
Varies by show
📍 Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX (~25 miles)
Professional summer repertory theatre company producing Shakespeare and other classic plays.
📞 (903) 983-8601
Gladewater Trade Days
📅 July 18–19, 2026
Free admission
📍 Downtown Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Monthly antique/vintage market weekends. Gladewater is the 'Antique Capital of East Texas.'
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TX4WD Fall Run 2026
📅 October 8, 2026
Varies
📍 Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area, Gilmer, TX
Off-road vehicle event at Barnwell Mountain. Camping, trail riding, and group activities.
📞 (903) 797-4066
89th East Texas Yamboree
📅 October 14–17, 2026
Varies by event
📍 Downtown Gilmer, TX + Gilmer Civic Center
Since 1935! Four-day celebration of the sweet potato. Features carnival, livestock show, barn dance, parade, queen's pageant, and more.
- Barn Dance: Saturday, Oct 17 at 6:30 PM — Evan Patterson, Chris Colston & Southall
Gladewater Trade Days
📅 August 15–16, 2026
Free admission
📍 Downtown Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Monthly antique/vintage market weekends. Gladewater is the 'Antique Capital of East Texas.'
53rd Pittsburg Pioneer Days
📅 September 12–19, 2026
Free (some activities may have fees)
📍 Downtown Pittsburg, TX (200 Jefferson Street) (~25 miles)
53rd annual + 80th anniversary of Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce! Parade, street vendors, live entertainment, street dance, and more.
- Saturday, Sept 12: Little Miss Peach Queen Ball
- Wednesday, Sept 16: Peach Queen Coronation / Pageant
- Friday, Sept 18: Senior Health Expo, Community Hot Dog Luncheon, Peach Dessert Contest, Latin Heritage Night
- Saturday, Sept 19: Parade (10 AM), street vendors, children's entertainment, live entertainment, street dance
📞 (903) 856-3442
Gladewater Trade Days
📅 September 19–20, 2026
Free admission
📍 Downtown Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Monthly antique/vintage market weekends. Gladewater is the 'Antique Capital of East Texas.'
Kilgore Oktoberfest
📅 Fall 2026 (TBD)
📍 Downtown Kilgore, TX (~25 miles)
Annual Oktoberfest celebration in Kilgore with German food, beer, music, and family activities. Specific dates TBD.
Gladewater Trade Days
📅 October 17–18, 2026
Free admission
📍 Downtown Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Monthly antique/vintage market weekends. Gladewater is the 'Antique Capital of East Texas.'
Green Street Monster Fest
📅 October 24, 2026
Free
📍 Green Street, Downtown Longview, TX (~25 miles)
Annual Halloween-themed street festival in downtown Longview with live music, food vendors, costumes, and family fun.
Gladewater Trade Days
📅 November 21–22, 2026
Free admission
📍 Downtown Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Monthly antique/vintage market weekends. Gladewater is the 'Antique Capital of East Texas.'
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