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East Texas Vacation Guide

At the heart of East Texas Tourism Association is the East Texas Vacation Guide. Used by thousands of visitors each year as their complete resource, locating lodging (motels, campgrounds, RV parks, bed and breakfast, historic inns), restaurants, selecting events, attractions and those tidbits of information that will make their trip all the more enjoyable.

East Texas Heritage Fun Map

The East Texas Fun Map is an abbreviated version of the Guide with a map to help plot your trip.

Over 150,000 copies are printed of both every year and supported by those cities and businesses listed.

You can find both on racks at sponsoring hotels, restaurants, Texas Travel Information Centers, TxDot District Offices, AAA Clubs Nationwide, Interstate Folder display racks, The DFW Airport, Love Field Meacham Field, Trammel Crow Center, Nortel Networks, Canton Trade Days and various travel shows across Texas and Louisiana.

You can also order your free copy of the East Texas Vacation Guide or Heritage Fun Map. We just ask that you pay for postage & handling ($3 for the Vacation Guide, $2 for the Fun Map).

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C O N T A C T    I N F O R M A T I O N

East Texas Tourism Association
421 N. Center, Suite A
Longview, TX 75601

Voice: (903) 757-4444
Fax: (903) 236-7541
Toll Free: (800)766-3349

info@etta.com
www.easttexasguide.com/contactus.php


U P C O M I N G    E V E N T S

TTIA Regional Tourism Workshop
Conroe
August 26, 2008
David Teel, TTIA
(512) 476-4472
davidt@ttia.org
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Saddle Up!
Rein in the Power of Tourism for Your Community!

When: August 26, 2008, 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe, Texas 77303
Who should attend: If you represent a local government, convention and visitor bureau, chambers of commerce, lodging facility, attraction, restaurant, retail establishment or other organization or business involved in local tourism in Texas, you shouldn't miss this workshop. Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or a newcomer, you'll leave with new ideas and practical tools to help build tourism success in your home town.
Please click on 'Read more' for the agenda and additional workshop information.



Sharon Shriners Circus
Longview
August 29, 2008
(903) 237-1230
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Fun for the entire family featuring aerialists, acrobats, clowns & animals!
Location: 1123 Jaycee Drive- at the Longview Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets can be purchased at the door:
$16 adults
$12 kids - 12 and under
Please call for additional information.



Gregg County Fair
Longview
September 9, 2008 through September 13, 2008
Billy Clay
(903) 753-4478
information@greggcountyfair.com
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The 59th Annual Jaycees Gregg County Fair features carnival rides, Kiddie Land, food vendors, free nightly entertainment and novelties of all kinds. The Miss Gregg County pageant will be held Thurs., September 11th.
Hours:
Nightly: 6pm - 11pm
Saturday: Noon - 11pm
Admission:
Age 7-Adult, $5.00
Ages 6 & under, Free
Senior Citizens, Free
Call or click on 'Read more' for special admission nights and event details!



Senior Expo
Longview
September 9, 2008
Erin Suttin
(903)237-7776
lcvb@longviewtx.com
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8th Annual Senior Expo features over 85 booths displaying products and services for seniors and their families. The Expo will include exhibits and seminars concerning topics that are important to seniors. Participants can enter drawings for door prizes. Lunch from Catfish King will be available for $5.
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: Maude Cobb Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.
Admission: Free
Please call or click on "Read more" for additional information.



Four States Fair & Rodeo ~ 64th Annual!
Texarkana
September 12, 2008 through September 20, 2008
Four States Fair & Rodeo
(870) 773-2941
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Lots of rides, carnival games food and family fun! Concerts, Rodeo, WWE Raw Live and Demolition Derby! Call or click on "Read more" for additional information.



CBR Bull Bash Tour 2008
Longview
September 20, 2008
Mary Ramos
(903) 297-6540
maryramos@msn.com
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Championship Bull Riding & Tuff Hedeman are proud to welcome the 11th annual CBR Bull Bash Tour 2008. Forty of the toughest bull riders in the world will try to hang onto 2000 lbs of born to breed bucking bulls for their share of a prize purse of over $30,000! For more information go to www.CBRbull.com



Fannin County Fair
Bonham
October 8, 2008 through October 11, 2008
Fannin County Fair Association
903-583-8454
bonhamchamber@cableone.net
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Wednesday, October 8th - Saturday, October 11th
Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex, HWY 56 & FM 87, Bonham. For event details, contact the Fannin County Fair Association at (903)583-8454 or the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce at (903)583-4811.



South Texas State Fair
Beaumont
October 16, 2008 through October 26, 2008
Young Men's Business League
(409) 832-9991
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The Young Men's Business League (YMBL) is proud to sponsor the "all-volunteer" South Texas State Fair held at the Ford Park Event Center. The eleven-day Fair is second in size to the State Fair, Dallas, with an attendance of more than 500,000 from this S.E. Texas/S.W. Louisiana area.



Cullen Baker County Fair
Atlanta
November 1, 2008
The Bloomburg Fair Corporation
903-728-5597
cullenbakercountryfair@yahoo.com
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Enjoy the Biggest Little Fair in Texas!
Approximately 200 vendors from across the south return to Bloomburg each year and set up along Main Street with they handmade treasures. The music begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues throughout the day. Food is always an important part of a day at the Fair and you won't be disappointed in Cullen Baker Country. The Four States Iron Munchers Blacksmith Association provides live demonstrations of blacksmithing techniques. Their handmade wares are for sale as well. The Fair is in the city of Bloomburg. Call or click on 'Read more' for additional information.



Seussical Jr.
Longview
December 5, 2008 through December 14, 2008
(903)236-7535
artsview@sbcglobal.net
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ArtsView Children's Theatre presents, 'Seussical Jr.!'
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages. Please contact us for additional information.




N E A R B Y    A T T R A C T I O N S

ArtsView Children's Theatre , Longview, Texas

Best Western , Longview, Texas

Butcher Shop Bakery, Restaurant & Meat Market , Longview, Texas

The Denim Lounge & Perfume Bar , Longview, Texas

Greggton Antique Mall , Longview, Texas

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Longview South , Longview, Texas

Johnny Cace's Seafood & Steak House , Longview, Texas

Longview, Texas

The Old Store , Longview, Texas

Pittypat's Porch , Longview, Texas

Pizza King , Longview, Texas

Posados Café , Longview, Texas

The Sacred Spur Ranch , Longview, Texas

Trendy Chicks ~ A Unique Boutique , Longview, Texas

Tyler St. Bistro , Longview, Texas

Historic US80 Hi-Way Sale , Coast to Coast - October 17th, 18th & 19th