Food truck park party, festivals and rummage sale highlight weekend events

Published 5:30 am Thursday, April 25, 2024

Avalon Faire (Amber Lollar/Kilgore News Herald)

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Emo Revival Night, Sunday, 7 p.m., 418 E Erwin St #7415 in Tyler (Brick’s Bar & Grill). Come to Brick’s Bar in your best scene-kid wear to hear your favorite emo hits and discover live music from local bands. Admission: $15 in advance; $25 day of show. Show is for all ages but there is an additional fee of $5 for those under 21 at entry. Information: www.purplepass.com/tffaapril28.



Community Resource Fair, Saturday, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., 900 W. Bow St. in Tyler (Majesty Event Center). With a focus on health and wellness, safety and security, social services, transportation, finances and legal guidance, more than 30 businesses will provide insight for attendees. The event provides an opportunity to explore and discover nonprofits and businesses in the City of Tyler. Information: bit.ly/community_resource_fair_tyler

Urban Kids Fishing Derby, Saturday, 8 a.m. — noon, 701 W. 32nd St. in Tyler (Woldert Park). If you’re between the ages of 4 — 16, bring your parent or guardian, and a pole, bucket, bait, and chairs for this free fishing event. There will be food provided and the biggest fish catch gets a $100 grand prize. You must register to attend. Information: uaotv.com/urban-kids-fish-tyler-tx/

Marine Corp Ball Fundraiser, Saturday, 9 a.m. — noon, 450 Shiloh Rd. in Tyler (Rose Rudman Recreational Trail). Bring your running shoes for this 5K Run and Walk fundraiser event by PeeWee Roofing — there will be food trucks and prizes. Admission: $15 per person (leashed pets run for free). Information: www.facebook.com/ThePeeWeeRoofing

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2024 FAM Jam, Saturday, 11 a.m. — 8 p.m., 3521 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler (Xchange Bar and Lounge). An explosion of food, art and toe-tapping music awaits at the Xchange. Bring an outdoor seat and soak in tunes from Good Co. and more live bands. Food from TNT Grill and Pizza will be available. Information: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552377596072

Faure Requiem & Rutter Gloria, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., 1303 S. Mahon Ave. in Tyler (Rogers-Palmer Performing Arts Center). In collaboration with Trinity Valley Community College Choir, the Tyler Junior College Choir will perform their Spring Masterwork concert with both Faure’s “Requiem” and John Rutter’s “Gloria.” This concert is free and open to the public. Information: www.facebook.com/tjcchoir

Arp Strawberry Festival, Saturday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 — 5 p.m., 100 Main St. in Arp (Arp City Park). This annual event marks 125 years of the community named Arp. There will be live music by Fisher and the Hooks, as well as train rides, balloons, face painting, food trucks, vendors and much more. Information: www.facebook.com/a.c.e.75750

Blooms & Butterflies, Saturday, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.., 207 S. Spur 63 in Longview (The Green). This family-friendly event celebrates the beauty and life of spring. Hosted by the Zonta Club of Longview, there will be plant sales, arts and crafts and a variety of vendors. All proceeds benefit scholarships and grants provided by the Zonta Club. Information: www.facebook.com/zontacluboflongview

Annual Rummage Sale, Friday 8 a.m. — 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. — 2 p.m., 1123 Jaycee Dr. in Longview (Maude Cobb Convention Center). Stop by the annual rummage sale to benefit the Mobberly Benevolence Ministry, which will go to East Texas residents in need. Information: mobberly.org/event/rummagesale/

Avalon Faire, Saturday 10 a.m. — 6 p.m., 1076 FM 1252 W. in Kilgore (Avalon Faire). Step into the time of King Arthur’s court and join Lady Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table in this day of wondrous whimsy. Browse handcrafted wares of merchants and artisans, sample foods and drinks, and enjoy fun and games fit for the whole family. Information: www.facebook.com/AvalonFaire/

LoneStar Homecoming, Saturday 6 — 10 p.m., 3131 Farm to Market Rd 1252 E W in Kilgore (Lonestar Speedway). Whether you’re a race fan or just looking for a fun outing, come to the Lonestar Speedway and experience the roar of the engines and the smell of burning rubber at Race Day. Information: www.facebook.com/LoneStarSpeedway/

Downtown Longview Wine Swirl, Saturday 4 — 8 p.m., 1213 Miami Dr. in Longview (Downtown Longview). Join local wine enthusiasts with serving tastings, glasses and bottles from wineries, as well as live music, food trucks and artisan vendors. Tastings will be $1 each. Admission: $10. Information: www.facebook.com/DowntownLongviewTX