Live Music, Rodeos, Wine Tasting, And More On Tap This Weekend

This weekend sons and daughters in Tyler, Palestine, Jacksonville, Mt. Pleasant, Longview, and all over East Texas will be celebrating and thanking mom for all she has done for them throughout the years. This Mother's Day weekend restaurants will be filled with very appreciative children, husbands, and family members as we celebrate Mom!

With all the celebration there will be many heartfelt cards exchanged along with some flowers, candy, and something extra special for her that she will adore or be pampered by. Don't forget about your mom this Sunday!

This weekend is full of fun activities not only for moms but the entire family too. From a huge wine-tasting event to tractors to shopping and pet adoptions, there's something going on for everyone.

Here's a look at this weekend's event happening across East Texas.

For more information or to purchase tickets to listed ticketed events, click or tap on the event name to be redirected to their official page or website.

Downtown Live @ Heritage Plaza

Friday 5p-8p
E Methvin St - Longview

The event takes place in downtown Longview at Heritage Plaza. National recording artists, The Powell Brothers to take the Downtown LIVE Heritage Plaza stage for a free concert, on Friday, May 10 at 5 pm. Bring a friend or two and enjoy live Texas music, food trucks, beverages, vendors, face painting, and more. Please bring your own seating!

Tops In Texas Rodeo

Thursday - Saturday
Jacksonville Rodeo Arena - Jacksonville

Rodeo season is here. This is the 62nd year for the rodeo that features 3-nights of entertainment with tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding, bronc riding, and more along with live entertainment. This is a fun event for the entire family with profits benefitting Jacksonville area charitable endeavors. This is a ticketed event.

https://www.topsintexasrodeo.com/

Piney Woods Wine Festival

Friday and Saturday
Cannery Row - Lindale

It will be a weekend of wine tasting and fun in downtown Lindale. It's the perfect event for wine enthusiasts. There is also live music, great food and shopping. This is a ticketed event.

https://www.visitlindale.com/events

Old Fashion 5k/10k

Saturday @ 6a
Rose Rudman Park - Tyler

It'll be a 'Good Old Fashion' race through Rose Rudman Park and Trail. There is a registration fee for this event.

Praise In The Park

Saturday 9a-2p
Kilgore City Park - Kilgore

Bring the family out for fellowship and fun and meet others from the community. Hang out and listen to live music and there will be activities for the kids too.

Reklaw Trade Day

Saturday 9a-4p
W Main - Reklaw

Enjoy the day browsing 70+ booths of flea market finds, repurposed and refurbished furniture, antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts, woodwork & jewelry, and various product distributors. Grab some tasty grub from the food trucks and concession stand. Then, sit back and relax while you people-watch or enjoy our yard game area.

Longview Jaycees Trade Days

Saturday and Sunday
Jaycee Dr - Longview

The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Convention Complex Exhibit Center. Vendors of all kinds come to buy, sell, trade, and swap. Admission and parking are free. Longview Jaycees Trade Days are held the second weekend of every month, with the exception of September.

https://www.longviewtexas.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7944

Spring Fling Adoption Event @ Smith County Animal Control & Shelter

Saturday @ 10a
E Ferguson St - Tyler

We are having a Spring Fling adoption event here at our shelter. We would love to see everyone spring out of their beds and come to our shelter. We have so many dogs in our shelter that would love to run around and have a loving home.

Our adoption fee will be FREE that is right Free adoptions, so you do not want to miss it. Also, if you do rent then we do ask that you bring your lease agreement, if you stay on a family property bring a note stating the animal is allowed on that property.

Tractors Trucks and Fun

Saturday 10a-2p
downtown Kilgore - Kilgore

Head to Historic Downtown Kilgore Saturday for the Fourth Annual Free Family Friendly Event, Tractors, Trucks & Fun! FREE TRACTOR REGISTRATION begins at 8 am.
* Tractor Show and Awards
* Tractor Games
* Tractor Parade
* Sisters on The Fly Vintage Trailers
* Farm Wagon Rides
* Kid Tractor Pull
* Open Restaurants & Stores

East Texas Psychic Fair

Saturday 11a-5p
Maude Cobb Convention Center - Longview

Gayle Tracey Mull is hosting a Psychic Fair and Metaphysical Market. This event will include vendor booths, psychics, healers, and food trucks. There is an admission fee to attend.

https://longviewtexas.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8476

Farmers Markets

East Texas farmers have put in the sweat, cultivated the seeds, and picked the freshest fruits and vegetables in East Texas. Here's our opportunity to help local farmers and eat healthier too with locally grown food.

Tyler
Saturday 9a-1p
S. Broadway Ave - Tyler

https://www.palestinefarmersmarket.com/

Mineola
Saturday 8a-1p
W Front St - Mineola

Whitehouse
Saturday 9a-12n
E Main St - Whitehouse

https://www.whitehousefarmersmarket.org/

Celebrate Mom At True Vine

Sunday 1p-6p
Earl Campbell Pkwy - Tyler

Celebrate Mother's Day with your mom. Bring a picnic, a blanket, a hammock, a book, games, your family, and your friends....however, you want to relax & just soak up the day here at your brewery! You deserve it! Cheers to you! There is a cost for food and beverages.

Mother's Day High Tea

Sunday 2p-4
N Newsom St - Mineola

Treat mom to a special tea event in Mineola. There will be spring tea options along with high tea sandwiches and desserts to choose from. There is a cost associated with attending.