The Light & Champion 2019 Fall & Winter Fun Guide

A supplement of

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Table of Contents Santa’s Christmas Parade in Center takes on a musical theme this year.

— Page 5 Taste of the Holidays is a great way to get your senses into the holiday spirit — Page 7

Holiday shopping in Center can provide some unique experiences — Page 9 San Augustine’s Sassafras Festival is just one reason to visit this historic city — Page 19 Get your girlfriends together for Holiday in the Pines in Nacogdoches— Page 24 Millard’s Crossing -Page 20 Henderson Syrup Fest - Page 29

Nacogdoches - Page 25 Carthage Holidays - Page 26

Fall and Winter Fun Guide A supplement of

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CENTER

The 2018 Santa’s Christmas Parade had a Cajun theme. This year’s holiday parade is set for 6 p.m., Dec. 7 with a theme of “Songs of the Season.”

‘Songs of the Season’ is parade theme The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Santa’s Christmas Parade Committee announces the 2019 parade will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The Parade is presented by Shelby Savings Bank. The theme

for this year’s parade is “Songs of the Season.”

Categories for the 2019 Parade will include: Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Judges Continued Page 6

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The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Santa’s Christmas Parade bringing the community together for the holidays.

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will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category. The Float Competition Sponsor is the City of Center.

Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

We hope there will be a lot of entries. Decorate your pick up

truck, golf cart, horse and buggy etc. Join in the holiday festivities and have fun!

The Taste of the Holidays, sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, will be held on Thursday, December 5th at the Windham Civic Center from 5:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. There will be delicious food samplings available.

For more information contact the Shelby County Chamber at 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.

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CENTER

Sassy Red’s Bakery of Center has been among the local establishments participating in Taste of the Holidays in the past.

Taste of the Holidays set Dec. 5

The Taste of the Holidays is an annual event in Center featuring an eclectic sampling of delectable holiday fare served up by area restaurants, caterers florists and

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Holidays on Foster is one of many unique shopping and holiday adventures which have become tradition in Center,

Eclectic shopping opportunities bountiful Holiday shopping locally is strongly encouraged

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce encourages local residents and visitors alike to shop locally during the 2019 holiday season.

Look for a variety of open

house events and specials offered by these shoppes and boutiques who are in the Center area all year long supporting the community and offering unique shopping Continued Page 10

Taste of the Holidays set Dec. 5 From Page 7

The exclusive event is sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank and will be held at the Windham Civic Center from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. , Thursday, Dec. 5.

There will be delicious food samplings available along with

loads of holiday decorating ideas on display. Tickets are $15 each and are only sold in advance with no tickets available at the door.

For tickets and more information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.

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opportunities.

As the holidays get closer we invite you to check out the calendar of events in The Light and Champion, online at www. lightandchampion.com; and the chamber website at shelbycountychamber.com.

A sampling of the wide variety of shopping options available locally include these fine merchants advertising their locations in this edition of the Fall Fun Guide:

Lacie Payne, owner of Payne & Payne Home N’ Suchlike, is just one of many locally owned shops and boutiques serving the shopping needs and tastes of East Texas.

Conveniently located on the downtown Center square, Payne & Payne offers a range of merchandise from jewelry to jigsaw puzzles and home décor, to an extensive line of Melissa and Doug toys.

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Many Center area merchants extend their hours over the holidays special events like the Saturday, Dec. 7, Santa’s Christmas Parade.

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CENTER

This year’s Blue Santa Program hosted by the Center Police Department is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8. The program offers youngsters a chance to visit with Santa and enjoy refreshments.

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ning some holiday treats, Lacie offers a broad range of kitchen gadgets and accessories.

Her shop is located at 105 San Augustine Street and has become a destination shopping experience with luxury home décor, gifts and a large selection of baby items and children’s toys

Payne & Payne exclusively offers LeCreuset Cookwear, Barefoot Dreams clothing, Niven Morgan Bath, Body & More.

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COR Boutique and CA Jewel in Center; and COR Boutique, Carthage are the vision and creative expressions of owners Jasper and Caroline Corbell.

With locations at 110 Cora Street, Center; 110 S. St. Mary Street, Carthage, their COR Boutiques are an extension of their flair for fashion.

Jasper got his start in the fashion industry at a young age when he started working for Deborah Chadwick when he was 15 and she operated the Century Shoppe.

By the age of 19 he was ready to venture out on his own with the opening of The Loft boutique in Center in March of 2008.

The couple would head off to fashion wholesale markets keeping an eye for what they strongly felt would be fashion wear their customers would want.

“I knew what I wanted my shop to look like and who I wanted my shop to cater to,” he says. Jasper says branding a huge part of the couple’s marketing strategy.

While Caroline continues her career as a hair stylist, she is also in charge of the Carthage COR Boutique

Part of Jasper’s creative eye Continued Page 13

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for fashion has evolved into a related but separate jewelry design and production firm, CA Jewel. The CA Jewel line features gold plated, all natural stone designs in necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

The unique pieces are sold at shops across Texas, from Houston to Dallas in upscale venues like the gift shop at the Hotel Galvez in Galveston and in Nacogdoches at The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center gift shop. CA Jewel designs are now carried at more than 60 boutiques and shops.

With the help of social media, personal attention to every detail and great customer service both the COR Boutique and CA Jewel brands have thrived. The Corbells invite the public to stop by at either or both locations.

••• Mooney’s Emporium has everything from personalized gifts and shirts to boutique clothing and much much more.

Located at 107 San Augustine Street on the downtown Center square, Mooney’s is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. And from 10 a.m.-2 p.m on Saturdays.

Emporium proprietor Chelle Mooney features Consuela handbags and leather accessories, Southern Couture and much more.

Speciality snacks and sweet treats can be customized for special gifts for special people.

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Blush Lingerie Boutique offers unique gift items, including lingerie, cute socks, workout clothing, candles and much more.

Blush is located in the historic John C. Rogers building at 111 Continued Page 16

Mooney’s Emporium is among the downtown Center square venues which are ever evolving with the seasons.

The lighted Santa’s Christmas Parade is set Dec. 7 this year.

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ship of Roderick and Lisa Jones.

The 8,000 square-foot shop proudly offers a vareity of unique products and services, from custom built furniture to fall and Christmas décor. She staff can customize gift baskets with a variety of gourmet foods and other items.

Boutique clothing, jewelry and accessories are all available at White Cottage Mercantile, home of the “pink bunny.”

“We started out with home décor and have expanded with gourmet foods and a boutique that carries a variety of casual and dressy clothing lines, including plus sizes,” Lisa says.

“We strive to provide our customers with unique home decor, gift items, handcrafted furniture built using reclaimed wood, boutique clothing, accessories, gourmet foods and more,” Lisa says.

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Hissy Fit is located at 206 Nacogoches Street in Center featuring clothing and accessories

Shelbyville Street on the downtown Center square. The boutique is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays.

In addition to women’s lingerie and sleepwear, the shop carries a variety of athletic outfits, gifts and holiday items, including Christmas ornaments.

Boutique owner Deborah Chadwick said she has a great selection of athletic outfits, sleepwear and gifts — all at affordable prices.

“You don’t have to work out in order to wear the athletic/leisure leggings and tops,” she said.

“They are great for everyday wear.”

Blush features different styles of sleepwear from casual and comfortable to elegant, “perfect for lingerie showers, birthdays, Christmas or a gift for yourself.”

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White Cottage Mercantile, on one of Center’s main thoroughfares at 410 Hurst Street, has evolved into a shopping destination of its own under the owner- Continued Page 17

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Area culinary arts students are among those traditionally involved in Taste of the Holidays. This year’s event is Thursday, Dec. 5.

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for newborns, babies, kids, tweens and women. The shop also features custom designs work and embroidery.

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Center Health & Harmony proprietor Beth Borders Brown brings a healthy slate to the unique shopping locations in Center.

She is a Certified Natural Health Professional who says “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Center Health and Harmony meets a variety of homeopathic needs.

The shop carries natural foods and drinks, vitamins, herbs, supplements, body building items and weight management and skin care products.

Center Health & Harmony is located at 811 Nacogdoches Street and is open 9:30 a.m. Until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.

••• Vintage Junkie and Java Junkie represented a group effort of a lot of friends and family who pitched in to bring all the pieces of the new ventures together, according to owner Susan Gaddy.

The Vintage Junkie portion of the operation at 210 Tenaha Street, contains a variety of children’s and women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories all displayed with a creative and artistic touch.

The coffee bar features a variety of coffee based beverages along with chai teas.

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Breakfast With Santa set Dec. 7 Saturdays.

Java Junkie is open from 7 a.m., until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on

There should be plenty of opportunities for area youngsters to get to visit with Santa Claus this holiday season. Holidays on Foster and the Dec. 7 Breakfast With Santa event hosted by Xi Alpha Delta Rho at the Windham Civic Center.

We offer unique gift items including lingerie, cute socks, work out clothing, candles and much more! Shop for your holiday gifts or yourself at blush boutique located on the Center downtown square.

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SAN AUGUSTINE

Live entertainment, loads of food and lots of arts and crafts vendors help make the annual Sassafras Festival a favorite. This year’s event is Oct. 25 and 26.

Sassafras Festival a fall favorite Whether its history, getting close to nature, shopping, taking in a festival or taking a driving tour around an area lake, autumn is a great time to visit San Augustine County.

Many visitors and local residents alike enjoy getting out-ofdoors at a nearby lake for hiking and camping in the forest and piney woods. San Augustine is the county seat for San Augustine County and is located on the route of the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas.

The route linked the oldest town in Louisiana, Natchitoches, to the oldest settlement in Texas, Nacogdoches and served as a trade route Native Americans and settlers from both Spain and France. San Augustine is a quaint community filled with historic homes and surrounded by forests.

Coming up in the fall is the an-

nual Sassafras Festival, a long time tradition. The festival features live music, arts, crafts, a barbecue cook off, a classic car show and even an old fashioned fudge contest loads of food and more.

Admission is free and the festival offers family friendly fun.

On Friday, Oct. 25, activities get kicked off with “Burgers and Bingo” at 6 p.m. At the Historic Augus Theatre downtown. The Sassafras Festival gets in full swing on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The aroma of smokers being stoked up for the barbecue cook off starts early on Saturday of the festival with categories of beef, pork and chicken all being judged.

As October eases into November, the San Augustine area provides visitors with fall foliage sights to behold as nature along the hills, valleys and stream beds takes on a different hue.

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NACOGDOCHES

The 1837 Millard-Lee house was built as a family residence and boarding house.

Today visitors can see a house full of period furnishings.

Special events set at Millard’s Crossing Ghosts of Halloween, Old Fashioned Christmas on tap If you go WHAT: Millard’s Crossing Historic Village WHERE: 6020 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas WHEN: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays COST: Admission for self-guided walking tours is $4 a person; guided tours booked in advance are $5 per person for child groups and $10 a person for adult groups.

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As temperatures cool off in the fall, Millard’s Crossing Historic Village offers a great way to take in a slice of East Texas history unlike what guests will find anywhere else.

The village is actually a collection of historic homes, buildings, and structures from around the Nacogdoches area. They are furnished with an amazing collection of antique furniture and treasures.

Often, living history volunteers can be seen demonstrating skills from the past such as blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, woodworking, open-hearth cook-

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The one-room school house provides a view of what attending school was like in the 1800s. ing, leather working, and much more. Certain buildings in the village are available to rent for private events such has weddings, parties, or family reunions.

Ghosts of Halloween

Among the special events coming up at Millard’s Crossing are the Ghosts of Millard’s Crossing this Halloween. This is a family-friendly event which will have costume contests, haunted hayrides, food trucks, fortune tellers and more.

Make plans to come out to Millard’s Crossing from 6 until 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31 for a spooktacular and family-friendly night in the village. The event is alcohol-free and will be held rain or shine, organizes said.

Admission is $5 per person with children age 3 and under admitted free. Parking will be at the Rebellion Barn. Among the food trucks whose operators plan to be on site are Chambers Smokehouse and Say Cheese Nacogdoches.

Period furnishings are plentiful in the The entertainment lineup includes Dr. Rainbow, a haunted 1837 Millard-Lee house.

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The double corn crib originally had no chinking between the logs so circulating air would keep the contents dry while being stored. hayride, children’s costume contest, a pet costume contest and pumpkin carving competition.

Old Fashioned Christmas

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village offers the perfect setting for a nostalgic look back at how the Christmas holidays were celebrated in years gone by.

On Friday, Dec. 6, the village will be the setting for an “Old

Fashioned Christmas” from 5-9 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children with children under the age of 3 admitted free.

This will be the 26th year for one of the favorite events of the year held at Millard’s Crossing.

An unforgettable evening of yuletide nostalgia is planned during its “Old Fashioned Christmas” event.

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NACOGDOCHES

The general store provides a glimpse of what shopping was like before malls and super-sized retail outlets. and enjoy the festivities with each building decorated with its own set of attractions including live music, historic demonstrations, crafts, games and more.

Santa will be available for pictures during this event and the Lamp-Lite Theatre will be performing three live shows of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

History year round

While special events draw visitors, guests can get a glimpse of what life was like in East Texas more than a century ago throughout the year at Millard’s Crossing.

Executive Director Jessica Pinkert said the site is popular with school groups who are intrigued with demonstrations like making butter, doing laundry with a washboard, writing school papers with quill pens.

Among the attractions is the 1837 Millard-Lee House,

which was built as a family home and boarding house and offers a rare East Texas example of the two-story double house style in which one side is a mirror image of the other. The structure is a Texas Medallion Structure and is furnished with a collection of 19th century antiques.

The old fashioned oneroom log school house offers a glimpse of what classroom life was like decades ago.

A typical 19th century East Texas mercantile store has been replicated on the grounds of Millard’s Crossing. Such stores had a little of everything and provided services like a bath, haircut or shoe shine along with merchandise like food.

The double corn crib originally had no chinking between the logs so circulating air would keep the air dry while it was being stored.

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NACOGDOCHES

The recently renovated but historic Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches is the location for Holiday in the Pines set for Nov. 21-23.

Holiday in the Pines set Nov. 21-23 Holiday in the Pines is a collection of more than 60 specialty stores and shops from coast-tocoast gathered for holiday shopping in a festive atmosphere in historic Nacogdoches.

This year’s Holiday in the Pines will be held Nov. 21-23.

Located in the newly renovated Fredonia Hotel, the event space is transformed into a holiday wonderland. While you sample tasty food items, mingle with your friends, and shop for Christmas, guests will be contributing to Nacogdoches Junior Fund’s mission to help make Nacogdoches a better community for everyone.

The net profits of Holiday in the Pines go directly back into the Nacogdoches community through grants to non-profit orga-

nizations throughout the county.

Visit the Nacogdoches Junior Forum website for more information about our services, grants and Holiday in the Pines — www. nacjrforum.org/

Nacogdoches Junior Forum was formed through the interest of a small group of active, young Nacogdoches women. Nurtured by the friendship of Judy Hale and Ann Ethridge, membership chairmen for Junior Forums Incorporated, Nacogdoches Junior Forum began to grow.

Of primary importance was the evaluation that young women in Nacogdoches had the desire to give time and effort involved in creating and supporting an organization whose purpose was…

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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NACOGDOCHES

History, nature merge in Nacogdoches There’s probably no better place to get to the roots of Texas history than in the oldest town in Texas — Nacogdoches.

While glimpses of history are at nearly every corner of the historic brick streets downtown to Millard’s Crossing, which features a reconstructed historic village situated on the north side of the city, a visit to Nacogdoches is much more than history.

But Nacogdoches is much more, with natural beauty, sea-

sonal festivals and events, hiking trails and live entertainment opportunities, the city is filled from charm. Nacogdoches is filled with photo opportunities and so many reasons to come back to see the city again.

Unique shopping opportunities, an opportunity to stay in a recently restored mid-20th Century hotel and mother nature all around make Nacogdoches a great place for a fall getaway.

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CARTHAGE

This year’s Carthage Christmas Parade is set for 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2.

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Carthage offers loads of activities Whether its a fall festival, a Christmas holiday parade or taking a walk down memory lane to revisit the lives and times of some of county music’s greats, Panola County and Carthage could be the place to be in late 2019 and early 2020..

Carthage holds a sacred place in the history of country music and with some of the top names in the industry having direct ties to Panola County.

With the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame/Tex Ritter Museum, which opened in August 2002 in a $2.5 million state-ofthe-art facility, more than 30,000 country music fans have stepped back in time to re-live great moments in country music history.

The museum started in 1993 as the Tex Ritter Museum and expanded to include friends of Tex and other Texas-born country music legends. In August 2004, the

museum expanded to add a significant Jim Reeves display which features the radio equipment from Jim’s radio station KGRI in Henderson.

Fans have come from every state as well as numerous foreign countries including England, Scotland, Ireland, Denmark, Canada, India, Sri Lanka, The Netherlands, Germany and Australia.

Next up on the festival scene is the Oct. 12 Potlatch Festival set to begin at 9 a.m. At the Carthage Civic Center where organizers say they are bringing back some of your favorite memories from the 80s and 90s. The event is a community wide celebration with something for the whole family, from children and teens to adults of all ages.

The Potlatch Festival was formerly known as the East Texas Oil and Gas Blast, falling back on the area’s long ties to the ener-

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CARTHAGE

gy industry. This year’s event will include a vintage car show, children’s area, food vendors, arts, crafts and live entertainment, organizers said.

The Carthage Civic Center is located 1702 S. Adams St. For more information call (903) 736.2273.

A Carthage Main Street Halloween costume contest is set to begin at 11 a.m , Oct. 26, on the downtown square with the public invited to show off their costumes for a chance to win prizes.

Halloween on the square starts at 5 p.m on Oct. 31. Head to the Carthage Downtown Square for some trick- or- treating, games, prizes and more this Halloween! For more information con-

tact Cindy Deloney at 903-6930160.

Carthage will kick-off the holidays once again in downtown Carthage on Small Business Saturday - November 30 at 10 a.m., Corn Hole Tournament will once again be hosted by BooYay’s and there will be lots of other activities.

The Carthage Christmas Parade is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 in downtown Carthage.Visitors are encouraged to find a good parking spot on Carthage’s main street and enjoy the holiday floats.

For more information contact Carthage Chamber of Commerce.

For the younger set the annual Breakfast With Santa event is set for 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7.

The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame is open year-round offering visitors a glimpse into the state’s rich musical heritage.

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CARTHAGE

Breakfast With Santa brings smiles to the faces of youngsters. This year’s breakfast is set for Saturday, Dec. 7.

At the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, 310 W. Panola St. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus.

Carthage will once again be hosting a popular punch card promotion that has become a really fun holiday tradition. For every $20 spent downtown equals a punch on the card and every full card can be turned in for a chance to win a holiday gift basket. To participate we will just need an

item from you for the Gift Basket.

This promotion will begin on Friday, November 22 in conjunction with KGAS’s Shop Carthage First. The last day will be Wednesday, December 20 with the drawing on Thursday, December 21.

For more information on these and other events, please visit www.carthagetexas.us/ chamber-of-commerce.

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The Potlatch Festival annually brings together a unique blend of food and activities. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 12.

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HENDERSON

This year’s Henderson Syrup Festival is Saturday, Nov. 9.

A sticky, sweet and fun event set

By Shannon James

An estimated crowd of 20,00025,000 will travel from cities around the state of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, as well as other states to enjoy the “Sweetest Festival in Texas,” the 31st Annual Heritage Syrup Festival, in Henderson on Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Syrup Festival activities will be in two places; the Depot Museum; 514 N. High St. located on 5 acres, and the Downtown Heritage Square, which is located in the National Register Historic District.

Organizers said there will be hayrides between the two locations.

At the Depot Museum The tradition of ribbon cane syrup making will commemorate the 29th Annual Heritage Syrup Festival. The highlight of the only “folklife festival in East Texas” is the syrup making demonstration on the Depot Museum grounds.

Experienced syrup makers will operate the museum’s antique mule powered syrup mill to produce “old fashioned” cane syrup.

While the syrup cooks, folk artists demonstrate the techniques of lace making, rope making, basket making, blacksmith demonstration, wood carving, quilting, broom making and other old-time survival skills.

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Old fashioned syrup making demonstrations are just one of the attractions set for the Nov. 9 Syrup Festival.

Demonstrations from the print shop and saw mill and an antique tractor display will be enjoyed.

The folk singing entertainment will be superb. Local civic organizations offer a variety of foo and beverages.

For more information on Depot Museum activities, call 903657-4303; email: depot@depotmuseum.com or visit their website at www.depotmuseum.com.

Hayride shuttles are sponsored by the Rusk County 4 - H Club and provide rustic hayride transportation between the Depot Museum and the Downtown Heritage Square.

Historic Downtown

The festivities will spread to a 10 block area around Heritage Square, which is located in the National Register Historic District. Visitors will browse among over 300 booths which feature handcrafted arts & crafts, retail and promotional vendors.

Come with hearty appetites

and enjoy a variety of food. Enjoy the sounds of Rock n’ Roll, Country Music and more on Stage 1, the main bandstand. Enjoy more entertainment on Stage 2 with clogging, square dancing and line dancing.

The Henderson Civic Theatre will perform another successful melodrama at the Opera House.

Over 150 antique and classic cars will be on display around the Rusk County Historical Courthouse. The Children’s activities, which include several blocks, will once again provide a fun filled day for the entire family.

Make your plans now to attend the 30th Annual Heritage Syrup Festival on November 10, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on Downtown activities, call Tourism Coordinator for the City of Henderson @ 866-6505529; email: tourism@hendersontx.us the tourism website at www.visithendersontx.com to download the festival brochure.

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