13 Things Happening Across East Texas This Weekend – August 1
(East Texas) East Texas is packed with things to do this weekend, from Canton First Monday Trade Days and local farmers' markets to live music, family activities, car shows, shopping events, and comedy performances. Here's a roundup of events happening across the Piney Woods, including Tyler, Longview, Palestine, Lufkin, Athens, and surrounding communities.
Anyone looking for a bargain, antiques, handmade goods, unique finds, delicious food, or one-of-a-kind treasures can find exactly what they're seeking at Canton's First Monday Trade Day. This monthly meeting of vendors and buyers has been happening every month since 1850.
East Texans can support local farmers by buying homegrown vegetables and fruit at local farmers' market events in Longview, Tyler, Palestine, Mineola, and other locations throughout East Texas.
It is going to be a hot August weekend, so be prepared when you're at the car show this weekend or on your way to one of the many other events happening within the Piney Woods of East Texas.
Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas
For more information or to purchase tickets for any listed ticketed event, click or tap the event name to go to its official page for tickets and additional details.
Evening Fishin' At Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Friday 4p-7:30p
5550 FM 2495 - Athens
Gather your fishing equipment and head to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens for a fun afternoon and evening of fishing with family. Bring along a blanket and a picnic basket full of dinner goodness or snacks and fish the ponds until 7:30.
Gun & Knife Show
Saturday and Sunday
1123 Jaycee Dr - Longview
Hundreds of knives and guns will be on display and for sale this weekend during this event at the Longview Expo Center in Longview. Knives, sharpening services, camouflage gear, ammo, and related gear. Bring a firearm to trade or browse hundreds of firearms, knives, and outdoor accessories. Buy, sell, trade, and browse. There is an admission fee to attend.
Saturday's On Main
Saturday
Main St - Palestine
Explore the many businesses that make up downtown Palestine. Shop, dine, browse the Railroad Heritage Center, farmer's market, and marvel at the historic architecture. Support local downtown businesses that are thriving in Palestine.
Canton First Monday Trade Days
through Sunday
First Monday Trade Days grounds - Canton
It is time to shop until you can't shop or walk anymore! The world's largest flea market is open for business, and vendors will spread out over 450 acres with their vintage goods for sale, along with homemade crafts, antiques, soaps, animals, clothing, and so much more. There's live entertainment and, of course, the festival food to satisfy your appetite. You'll find something you didn't realize you needed!
15th annual Guthrie Creek Warm Up
Saturday @ 7:30a
301 Tupelo Dr - Longview
Longview Disc Golf Association invites you out to participate in the annual Guthrie Creek Warm Up event in celebration of 15 years of the tournament. There is a registration fee to participate. The event will be held at the Guthrie Creek Disc Golf Course.
Aloha Artisan Market
Saturday 9a-5p
14433 Hwy 155 - Big Sandy
The tropics come alive in Big Sandy at the Aloha Artisan Market. It'll be a day of shopping, community, and summer vibes. The event will be filled with local vendors, handmade goods, unique finds, home decor, delicious homemade goods, and more. The event is free to attend and shop local.
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Family Day at Longview Museum of Fine Arts
Saturday 10a-2p
215 E Tyler Ave - Longview
Family Day at LMFA is a fun-filled day of creativity and community! Enjoy sidewalk chalk, hands-on art projects, delicious food trucks, a dirty soda bar, and plenty of family fun. This event is free and open to the entire community!
Journey Center Benefit Car Show
Saturday @ 11a
1601 S Main - Lindale
The car show is happening in Lindale and is a benefit for the Journey Center. The car show is free to attend. There is a participation fee, and donations will be accepted.
Back To School Bash
Saturday 11a-2p
3712 Karnack Hwy - Marshall
The annual Back To School Bash is happening at Port Caddo Baptist Church. There will be free school supplies along with kids' activities and food.
Magic: The Gathering - Regional Championship Qualifier
Saturday 2p-10p
1111 E Tyler St - Athens
Battle for your shot at the pro tour in the Star City Games Regional Championship Qualifier. The Season 5 - Round 1 event features the Modern format, where you will test your skills against the area's top competitors for exclusive promos and a coveted invitation to the Regional Championship.
There is a participation fee for this event.
Lufkin's Summer In The City 2026
Saturday 7p-10p
105 N 1st St - Lufkin
Summer in the City is happening in Downtown Lufkin each Saturday evening this summer. The evening will be full of music, movies, dancing, and community fun! The event will take place on Cotton Square and is free to attend. Food trucks and drink sales begin at 7 PM, and the featured event begins at 8 PM. This Saturday, it's ZooDust 90s Party Band in concert. This is a free event to attend.
Felipe Esparza - Comedian
Thursday - Sunday
7428 Old Jacksonville Hwy - Tyler
Felipe Esparza brings his 'At My Leisure' tour to Tyler's Rose City Comedy. Esparza was the winner of NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' in 2010. He has 5 stand-up comedy specials airing on Netflix and HBO. He's bringing his 'everyman' style of stand-up comedy to Tyler. This is a ticketed show.
Farmer's Markets
Shop local and support East Texas farmers. Farmers have been busy growing crops for you to enjoy. Shop local produce, homemade goods, products, and more at these East Texas farmers' markets.
Saturday 8a-1p
101 W Front St - Mineola
Saturday 8a-12n
111 E Carnegie St - Winnsboro
Tyler - Rose City Farmer's Market
Saturday 8a-12n
221 S Broadway Ave - Tyler
Saturday 7a-12m
back side of Broadway Square Mall - Tyler
Saturday 9a-1p
813 W Spring St - Palestine
Saturday 7:30a-11:30a
105 W Cotton St - Longview
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