Weekend Events In East Texas – September 13th

(Mix 93-1) Hopefully you enjoyed the 'fake fall' last weekend, because it's going to feel more like summer this weekend. Technically, though, it is still summer. The humidity is expected to return along with temperatures in the low to mid-90s

But this is something that East Texans are accustomed to. We'll survive and have our weekend fun still despite the heat and humidity.

This weekend, the Pines Theater in Lufkin will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. Built in 1925, the movie theater has shown thousands of movies to millions of patrons. Everyone is invited out on Saturday evening to celebrate this historic theater. Among the activities, Saturday evening will be a vintage car show, live music, giveaways, and area businesses will have specials in honor of this monumental occasion.

Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas.

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

Gregg County Fair

thru - Saturday
Gregg County Fairgrounds - Longview

This will be the 76th celebration of the fair, which got its start in 1949 by the Longview Jaycees. The Gregg County Fair also hosts the annual Miss Gregg County pageant and features pig races, a petting zoo, live entertainment nightly, and lots of family entertainment.

Old Town Rig Down 2025

Friday and Saturday
S Fredonia St - Nacogdoches

Old Town Rig Down is the 4th Annual Big Rig Truck Show, happening in Downtown Nacogdoches on September 12th–13th, 2025!
Come see the biggest, baddest rigs in the country on display along the beautiful brick streets of Downtown Nacogdoches!
Food, games, live auction, live music, and more!

Saturday evening, multi-platinum country artist Neal McCoy returns to the stage, followed by country music sensation Aaron Watson!

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2025 Tyler Film Festival

Friday and Saturday
E Erwin St - Tyler

The Tyler Film Festival is back for its 13th year! Join us in celebrating the art of storytelling through film right here in East Texas. We proudly showcase a diverse selection of short films from talented filmmakers around the globe. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the screening starts at 6 p.m.

This is a ticketed event.

Semi-Annual East Texas Shootout

Saturday 9a-1p
CR 485 - Tyler

Join us for a skeet shoot to benefit your local East Texas veteran community. This event will support the Military Veteran Peer Network and their efforts to coordinate peer groups and suicide prevention services in our five-county catchment area.

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4th annual Tyler Art Festival

Saturday 10a-5p
S Bois D Arc - Tyler

4th Annual Tyler Art Festival
Tyler Art Festival is a free community event designed to increase our local artists' visibility and attract people to downtown Tyler.

Caldwell Arts Academy Front Street Parking Lot

Fall Family Funfest

Saturday and Sunday
FM 49 - Gilmer

Join us for a day of food and fun! We are looking for food vendors to join our event and reserve their spot. Register today and don't miss out on the excitement! 🍔🍟🌮

Barrels & Brew Festival

Saturday 10a-5p
Grand Blvd - Longview

Come out and enjoy a fun SIP & SHOP event benefiting the East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance. Live music, food trucks, kids' activities, silent auction, big screen TV for sports enthusiasts, cigar truck, and great artisans + craftsmen. Free to shop; purchase a wine tasting cup or glass for wine tastings.

Financial contributions and attendance at our event are essential to maintaining our programs and helping us to provide caregiver resources. Since 2017, we have been able to provide institutional + in-home respite grants and launched Project Lifesaver in Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Upshur, Panola, and Rusk Counties. We offer online Dementia courses, Dementia Live experience, Best Friends training, and have a weekly Hope + Help Day Club offering caregivers an additional 4 hours of respite.

We warmly invite you to join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for a beautiful Saturday benefiting the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance! 100% of the funds raised stay right here in East Texas.

Community Field Day 2025

Saturday 3p - 8:30p
Tulane Dr - Lufkin

Come join us for games, fellowship, worship, food, and prayer. All are welcome, and there is no cost! Bring a friend and a lawn chair!

Lufkin's Pines Theater 100th Birthday Celebration

Saturday 6p-9p
S 1st St - Lufkin

A beloved East Texas icon turns 100 this month, and the community is invited to celebrate its legacy in true vintage style. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM, Angelina Arts Alliance and Visit Lufkin will host a 100th Birthday Celebration for the historic Pines Theater in the heart of downtown.

Built in 1925, the Pines Theatre has been a cornerstone of cultural life in Lufkin for a century. From vaudeville and silent films to today’s concerts, movies, and community events. This free, family-friendly event honors its rich history and promises an evening full of nostalgia, music, and local flavor.

Event Highlights:
• Vintage Car Showcase on First Street
• Live Music with sounds from across the decades
• Front Porch Coffee Garden by Standpipe Coffee House
• Beer Garden by Rusty Axe Brewing Company
• Patio Libations by South First Bar and Grill
• Cigar Lounge Experience by Stories, with cigars for purchase and private lounge access
• Short Film Loops Inside the Theater with historic Pines photos and milestones
• Free popcorn, giveaways, photo ops, and a celebratory toast to the next 100 years