What to Do in Gilmer Texas
This Weekend & Beyond
Your always-up-to-date event feed for Gilmer, TX and surrounding communities. Updated Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Happening right now in Gilmer and nearby
📍 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. Tickets on sale via Stubwire. Vendor signups open. USA at 250 theme.
📍 Kilgore, TX (~25 miles)
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, crafts, and more.
📍 Winnsboro, TX (~20 miles)
Month-long fall celebration in Winnsboro with trails, events, and autumn activities throughout October. Saturdays feature special events.
📍 Tyler, TX (~35 miles)
93rd annual celebration of the rose in Tyler. Parade, queen's coronation, garden tours, and festivities. Parade October 17. Tickets on sale now.
📍 Downtown Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Monthly antique/vintage market weekends. Gladewater is the 'Antique Capital of East Texas.'
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📍 Winnsboro, TX (~20 miles)
Classic Model A Ford weekend in Winnsboro, part of the Autumn Trails celebration.
📍 Green Street, Downtown Longview, TX (~25 miles)
3rd annual Halloween-themed street festival in downtown Longview with live music, food vendors, costumes, and family fun.
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📍 Downtown Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Monthly antique/vintage market weekends. Gladewater is the 'Antique Capital of East Texas.'
📍 Gladewater, TX (~15 miles)
Annual Gladewater Gusher Days celebration. First confirmed 2027 event!
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