Enjoy live music, hunt for rare coins and more this weekend in East Texas
Published 5:20 am Thursday, August 15, 2024
- The Tyler Coin Show is set 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17 at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. (Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal File Photo)
From staff reports
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.
United Dog Owners Group conformation event, 8 a.m. Aug. 16 to 18, Longview Exhibit Building, 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview. Show will consist of Junior Showmanship, Novice Puppy, Veteran, and Altered Conformation events. Information: tinyurl.com/pj9eu7w7 .
Back-to-homeschool photos, 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 16, Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St., Longview. One free 4×6 photo per homeschooled student to be picked up at a later time. Photos can also be downloaded from the library’s Facebook page.
Concerts at Rowdy Creek Ranch, Aug. 16 to 18, 4048 Texas 300, Gilmer. Jenn Ford, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, $5 cover; Sheila and the Caddo Catz, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17, $5 cover; Jim Simmons Live for Sunday Brunch, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 18. Information: facebook.com/RowdyCreekRanch .
Striking Matches in concert, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler St., Longview. Tickets: $30. Information: tinyurl.com/bdew5p7x .
Tyler Coin Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17, W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. Show sponsored by Tyler Coin Club. Buy and sell collectible coins and currency as well as gold and silver. Admission: Free. Information: (903) 570-3136.
Tyler Wine Festival, noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 17, The Claremore, 2447 Earl Campbell Parkway, Tyler. Festival features more than 40 wines from wineries across Texas. Live music, food vendors and more. Tickets and information: www.winofest.com/tyler .
New Moon Market, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17, Downtown Square in Tyler. Market with crystals, Tarot cards, metaphysical books, herbs, potions, oils, soaps and more.
Friday Night Dance, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, Senior Center, 1915 Garden Valley Road, Tyler. For adults ages 55 and older. Information: (903) 597-0781.
Third annual Texas UFOcon, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 17, Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St., Jefferson. Information and tickets: tinyurl.com/4jt2f57z .