Angelina County Youth Fair - March

George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center • (936) 634-6644
This annual event allows Angelina County students to present their projects for competition in divisons of livestock, arts and crafts, home economics, and ag mechanics. The event culminates with the Annual Youth Fair Auction, where students sell their projects to local businesses and supporters.

Downtown Hoedown – April

Main Street Lufkin • (936) 633-0205 • More Information >>
Don’t miss this exciting street festival that includes arts and crafts, children’t activities, entertainment, and more!

Angelina Benefit Rodeo – April

George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center • (936) 634-6644 • lufkinlions.com/rodeo

Held the last full weekend in April, this is one of the finest rodeos in Texas. This rodeo is an official stop on the PRCA circuit and attracts more than 20,000 people each year.

Angelina County Science & Technology Fair – May

George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center • (936) 634-6644

This event allows grades six through twelve to compete in science and technology-related competitions.

National Tourism Week - May

Lufkin Convention & Visitors Bureau • (936) 634-6305 • www.visitlufkin.com

Celebrated by the industry and communities across the nation, National Tourism Week, helps promote travel to and within the United States. This is a Travel Industry Association (TIA) sponsored program that works to increase awareness of the travel and tourism industry’s economic, social, and cultural contributions to the United States. Activities are planned throughout the week to help promote tourism in Lufkin and Angelina County.

Neches River Rendezvous - June

Neches River • (936) 634-6305 • www.visitlufkin.com

This unique10-mile canoe trip down the Neches River is fun for everyone! You can choose to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic surroundings and wildlife, or observe the numerous birds, squirrels, wild hogs, and alligators. Registered participants enjoy a lunch and receive an official Neches River Rendezvous t-shirt. We invite you to come experience the beauty, challenge, and pleasure of the Neches River!

Texas State Forest Festival - September

George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center • (936) 634-6644 • www.texasforestfestival.com

Held the fourth week in September, this festival features several events including the Southern Hushpuppy Championships, a petting zoo, giant carnival, lumberjack show, concerts, local entertainment, specialty acts, and more!

Pineywoods Purgatory – October

Lufkin’s Pitser Garrison Civic Center • (936) 634-6305 • www.pineywoodspurgatory.com

The Pineywoods Purgatory is a 25-, 52-, 72- and 102- mile bicycle ride through the rolling hills of East Texas that attracts many cyclists from Dallas, Austin, & Houston.

Red Ribbon Week – October 25-29, 2010

The Coalition • (936) 634-9308 • www.angelinacoalition.org

A community awareness campaign held each year in October, Red Ribbon Week, helps celebrate the positive effects of a drug-free lifestyle. All those involved show their support by wearing a red ribbon to signify intolerance to drug/alcohol abuse.

Main Street Halloween Trick-or-Treat – October

Main Street Lufkin • (936) 633-0205

Bring the kids to Downtown Lufkin as they enjoy downtown merchants dressed in costume and offereing local children a safe and fun opportunity to trick-or-treat for Halloween!

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