November

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 (before November 3rd) and $30 for regular registration. Entry Forms  available at the Visitor's Center or click here.

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. For vendor information please click here.

Join America's new first family of bluegrass for a Christmas special full of the group's hard-driving instrumental, virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies. The group performs regularly on the Grand Ole Opry, and their 2007 release, Cherryholmes II., opened up at #1 on the Billboard Charts. W. M. Turner Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets $25 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Discounts available for seniors, students and youth.  Call 936-468-ARTS for tickets. 

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. 

Come view the best gingerbread homes in Nacogdoches! These delicious pieces of art will be on display at Hotel Fredonia, 200 Fredonia Street . Click here for an entry form.

The SFA Brass Quintet, composed of faculty and student brass players, will perform standards from the Classical repertoire, popular tunes and seasonal favorites. Dinner is included at the evening kicks off at 6 p.m. at Hotel Fredonia, downtown. Tickets are $25 for adults, or $50 for patron. Available at the Visitor's Center, 200 E. Main Street.

Take a step back in time this holiday season to visit the annual, "An Old Fashioned Christmas" at Millard's Crossing Historic Village where Christmas is still celebrated the old fashioned way. This charming Christmas candlelit evening event offers a nostalgic setting for a variety of Christmas activities in an historic village, which is lit up and decorated for the holidays and planned to evoke memories of this celebration in the past. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Millard's Crossing Historic Village, 6020 North Street. $5 adults, $4 children. 

Join us in historic downtown Nacogdoches, and shop late till eight! Participating downtown merchants will stay open late so you can finish up or get started on that Christmas shopping list of yours. What better way to spend a Friday night than strolling the red brick streets with 3 million plus Christmas lights in the background. For more information call 936-559-2573.  The Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau will be open late with a list of participating merchants as well.         

W.M. Turner Auditorium, Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 936-468-6407 for ticket information.        

 SFA's Original cast will perform 'An East Texas Christmas Carol," combining Charles Dickens with the Wizard of Oz," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and the histories of Nacogdoches. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students. Location 113 E. Main Street. Tickets available at the Visitors Center, 200 E. Main Street. $8 Adults, $5 students.

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. Click here for a registration.

Enjoy a fun-filled breakfast with Santa at the Café Fredonia (inside the Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St., downtown).  Café open 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.   Pancake Breakfast price $6.95 adult and $3.95 children under 6. Don’t forget your camera!

2 to 9 p.m., downtown square. Free admission! Click here for a vendor form.

Children of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of games and arts and crafts. 2 to 5 p.m., downtown square. Free admission.

Lighted Christmas Parade                                                               
Sponsored by: First Bank & Trust East Texas  

 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. Download a form here.

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.

Junior and Senioertainment you'll ever hear. Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia Street. Banita Ballroom, downtown Nacogdoches. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Admission

 SFA's Original cast will perform 'An East Texas Christmas Carol," combining Charles Dickens with the Wizard of Oz," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and the histories of Nacogdoches. 2:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students. Location 113 E. Main Street. Tickets available at the Visitors Center, 200 E. Main Street. $8 Adults, $5 students.

 SFA's Original cast will perform 'An East Texas Christmas Carol," combining Charles Dickens with the Wizard of Oz," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and the histories of Nacogdoches. 2:00 p.m. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students. Location 113 E. Main Street. Tickets available at the Visitors Center, 200 E. Main Street. $8 Adults, $5 students.

Tour the Old University Building, along with four other beautifully decorated homes during the 2008 Christmas Tour of Homes, benefiting Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance at the Visitor's Center, 200 E. Main Street., as well as at each location. 2 to 5 p.m., Check our download page for featured information on the Tour.