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Tour
de Nac
Ride through the brick streets of downtown and see the sites
of the Oldest Town in Texas and the beautiful countryside
surrounding it. A 7.8 mile and a 53 mile route will be included,
both will begin and end in downtown Nacogdoches. The long ride
starts at 8 a.m., and the short ride starts at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee
is $25 for early registration and $30 for regular registration.
Entry forms available at the Visitors' Center and online. |
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22 -Dec. 30 |
Festival of Trees
See beautifully decorated Christmas trees - one representing each of the
nine flags that have flown over Nacogdoches throughout its rich history.
Trees will be on display during business hours in the lobby of the Visitors' Center, located at
200 E. Main St. |
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Lighting Ceremony
The local holiday season will get a high-voltage jump-start when more
than 3 million lights are set aglow with the flip of a switch, instantly
transforming historic downtown into a twinkling winter wonderland. Live
entertainment, children's activities, vendor booths, carriage rides and
pictures with Santa will round out the evening's festivities. 5 to 8 p.m.
Free admission. |
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Wassail Fest
Downtown Nacogdoches merchants will once again be competing for bragging
rights for the best holiday brew during Wassail Fest, one of the highlights
of the 11th annual Nine Flags Festival. Shoppers and other downtown visitors
are invited to warm their bodies and spirits by sampling the various
recipes, which will be judged on both taste and presentation. The
competition is fierce, but the wassail is a warm and welcome respite for
holiday shoppers. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown. Free admission. |
December |
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Jingle Bell Run
This certified 5K run is set for 8:30 a.m. in downtown Nacogdoches with
the 3K walk beginning shortly thereafter. The awards presentation will be
held at 10 a.m. Registration forms will be available at the Visitors'
Center, 200 E. Main St. and online. The race winds its way through the
historic streets of the oldest town in Texas and will kick off a full day of
festival activities downtown. Entry fees are $15 for early registration, $20
for regular registration and $6 for children. |
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Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors
2 to 9 p.m., downtown square. Free admission! |
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Children's Activities
Children of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, games and
arts and crafts. 2 to 5 p.m., downtown square. Free admission. |
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Lighted
Christmas Parade
The largest lighted Christmas parade in East Texas will be winding its
way through the historic streets of downtown Nacogdoches, which itself will
be glowing with more than 3 million festive holiday lights. Parade
starts at 6:30 p.m. |
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Fireworks
The annual fireworks display has become a much-anticipated highlight of
the festival. The 30-minute explosive display lights up the sky over the
Oldest Town in Texas. Estimated start time is 7:45 p.m., downtown. Free
admission. |
