Celebrate the season of giving by donating a new toy to the Nine Flags Festival to ensure every child in Nacogdoches County has a magical Christmas. Donated toys will be distributed through the Nacogdoches County Children's Charities. Drop off your unwrapped toy November 13-December 11 at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St.

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 November 13-December 31 during business hours in the lobby of the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St.

New longer routes!

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, a 28.8-mile and a 53.3-mile route will be included, both will begin and end in downtown Nacogdoches. The ride starts at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $25 for early registration (before November 2nd) and $30 for regular registration. Entry Forms are available at the Visitor Center or online at www.nineflagsfestival.com. For more information, contact the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN.

NEW EVENT!

Downtown Festival Plaza will come alive this holiday season with re-enactments of the Battle of Nacogdoches, old-timey demonstrations, Christmas and children's activities, vendor booths as well as live entertainment. Vendor applications will be available soon! 12 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For more information, contact the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.nineflagsfestival.com.

NEW EVENT!

Downtown Festival Plaza will come alive this holiday season with re-enactments of the Battle of Nacogdoches, old-timey demonstrations, Christmas and children's activities, vendor booths as well as live entertainment. Vendor applications will be available soon! 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, contact the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.nineflagsfestival.com.

NEW EVENT!

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to take pictures with Santa and his helpers during this evening event held at the newly renovated Train Depot, located at the corner of West Main St. and Old Tyler Rd. Patrons will even have a chance to meet Santa's reindeer! Funds raised will benefit Nacogdoches Historic Sites department. Time: TBA. For more information, contact the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.nineflagsfestival.com.

The Nine Flags festival’s second weekend gets underway with our Wassail Fest. Stroll the brick streets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and visit the historic district as participating downtown merchants compete to see who can brew up the best wassail in town. Don’t miss out on your chance to vote for a winner! For more information, contact the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.nineflagsfestival.com.

Revisit Christmas at the annual, "An Old-Fashioned Christmas," at Millard's Crossing Historic Village. This charming Christmas candlelit event offers a nostalgic setting for a variety of Christmas activities in a historic village. Catch a performance of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" or try your hand at the player piano. Enjoy demonstrations of how things were done in the "old days" from lace makers to old-fashioned games, and don't forget your favorite yuletide treats! The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Millard's Crossing Historic Village, 6020 North Street. $5 adults, $4 children.

Click here for more information about "An Old-Fashioned Christmas."

The 5K run has a new certified route in addition to chip timing and 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. 

Enjoy a fun-filled breakfast with Santa at the Cafe Fredonia (inside the Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St., downtown). Cafe opens at 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast price: $9.95 adult, $5.95 children 4-6 years of age, children under 3 are free.  Don't forget your camera!

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. Following the parade is the annual fireworkds show that has become an anticipated highlight of the Nine Flags Festival. The explosive display lights up the sky above the oldest town in Texas. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Food vendors will be set up in the square from 4-9 p.m. Free Admission. Food vendor applications will be available soon!

The members of the First United Methodist Church invite you inside. Come enjoy music, refreshments, and a tour of the decorated church from 5:00-6:00 p.m. with the Youth "Live Nativity" at 6:00 p.m. on the front lawn. The Bell Choir will perform from 5-6 p.m. on the front porch and wassail will be served in the Bell Tower. Free Admission. 5:00-6:30 p.m., 201 E. Hospital St.

Junior and senior divisions followed by an out-of-state division which will feature some the best fiddlers in the country from outside the state of Texas. The contest is open to the public so come on out for some of the best family entertainment you'll ever hear. This year's competition will be held at Banita Creek Hall. Festivities will begin Saturday around 9:30 a.m. and will finish around 4-5 p.m. The music will begin again Sunday around 12:30 p.m.

Junior and senior divisions followed by an out-of-state division which will feature some the best fiddlers in the country from outside the state of Texas. The contest is open to the public so come on out for some of the best family entertainment you'll ever hear. This year's competition will be held at Banita Creek Hall. Festivities will begin Saturday around 9:30 a.m. and will finish around 4-5 p.m. The music will begin again Sunday around 12:30 p.m.

Gingerbread Homes for the Holiday Contest! Adult and children's categories. Come view the best gingerbread homes in Nacogdoches! These delicious works of art will be on display at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St., on December 8-December 31. Click here for an entry form.

Tour elegantly decorated residences during the 2010 Christmas Tour of Homes, benefiting Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main St. 1 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a fun-filled breakfast with Santa at the Cafe Fredonia (inside the Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St., downtown). Cafe opens at 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast price: $9.95 adult, $5.95 children 4-6 years of age, children under 3 are free.  Don't forget your camera!

Enjoy a fun-filled breakfast with Santa at the Cafe Fredonia (inside the Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia St., downtown). Cafe opens at 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast price: $9.95 adult, $5.95 children 4-6 years of age, children under 3 are free.  Don't forget your camera!