Gladewater · rodeo, family-friendly, outdoor
Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo
Major annual PRCA rodeo in Gladewater with nightly performances June 11-13, 2026, useful for families, rodeo fans, and visitors staying near Kilgore or Longview.
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Longview · festivals, family-friendly, outdoor
Great Texas Balloon Race
Signature Longview hot-air balloon festival useful for East Texas residents, visitors, families, and weekend trip planners.
Longview · expo, outdoor, family-friendly
God & The Great Outdoors Expo
Outdoor lifestyle expo in Longview June 19-21, 2026 covering hunting, fishing, and camping vendors, a natural fit for RV travelers and outdoor families.
Longview · rodeo, live-music, family-friendly
James Hooper Memorial Juneteenth Rodeo
45th annual Juneteenth rodeo and concert in Longview on June 20, 2026, a signature regional celebration for families and rodeo fans.
Kilgore · performing-arts, family-friendly
Texas Shakespeare Festival
Professional Kilgore theatre festival for East Texas residents, arts travelers, families, and culture-focused weekend planners.
Longview · expo, family-friendly
HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show
Two-day exotic reptile and pet show in Longview June 27-28, 2026 with vendors, education sections, and food trucks, popular with families.
Kilgore · festivals, family-friendly, fireworks
Kilgore Fourth of July Extravaganza (America 250)
Kilgore's all-day July 4, 2026 celebration of America's 250th anniversary with a DAR parade, live music, extended pool hours, and a 9:15 PM fireworks show.
Longview · performing-arts, family-friendly, live-music
Longview Symphony: America 250 Concert
Free July 4, 2026 patriotic concert by Longview Symphony musicians at Maude Cobb Convention Center, part of Longview's America 250 celebration.
Longview · festivals, community, family-friendly
Longview Pride
Free family-friendly Pride celebration in Longview on July 11, 2026 with vendors, food trucks, and performances at Maude Cobb Convention Center.
Longview · expo, family-friendly
East Texas Comic Con
Two-day comic convention in Longview July 18-19, 2026 with guests, vendors, panels, and cosplay, drawing fans from across East Texas.
Longview · live-music, performing-arts
An Evening with Andy Grammer
Andy Grammer concert at Longview's Belcher Center on August 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM, tickets $49-$87.
Longview · festivals, family-friendly, outdoor
Gregg County Fair
Nine-day Gregg County Fair in Longview September 11-19, 2026 with rides, exhibits, and entertainment at the Longview Fairgrounds.
Longview · live-music, performing-arts
Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour
Trace Adkins 30th anniversary tour concert at Longview's Belcher Center on September 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM, tickets $50-$120.
Longview · festivals, food-drink
Barrels & Brews Wine Fest
Wine and craft-brew festival in Longview on September 19, 2026, 10 AM-5 PM, benefiting the East Texas Alzheimer Alliance.