Events in Longview

You can always find something fun going on in Longview. Throughout the year, this bustling East Texas town hosts a big-time county fair, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo, a wine festival, and one of the world’s premier hot air balloon races. Yet there’s much more going on than these marquee events. Use our list of some of the popular yearly events in Longview and the surrounding area to help you plan your next trip here.

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January

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

This weekend commemorates the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. People are encouraged to use the day to “reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King” with a picnic, parade, and ecumenical service.

Broughton Recreation Center
801 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Longview, TX 75602

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February

Bourbon & Bowties

Bourbon & Bowties benefits Longview World of Wonders, a local nonprofit children's museum. The evening features good food, live music, an auction, cigar bar, and of course, that sweet whiskey. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.

Longview World of Wonders
112 East Tyler Street 
Longview, TX 75604 

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March

Zonta Antique Show

Thousands of visitors can find those one-of-a-kind collectibles at the major antiquing-circuit show featuring 50-plus quality vendors from across the nation.

Maude Cobb Convention Center
100 Grand Blvd
Longview, TX 75604

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April

Longview PRCA Rodeo

Come out and see the country's best steer wrestlers and bareback riders, as well as the best mutton busters and stick-horse racers Longview has to offer, at the Longview PRCA Rodeo. Kids younger than 12 get in free with a donation of three cans of food for the HIWAY 80 Rescue Mission.

Fair Grounds
100 Grand Boulevard
Longview, TX 75604

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May

Gladewater Roundup Rodeo

If you didn't get your fill of cowboyin' it up at the Longview rodeo, head to the one down the road in Gladewater at the end of May. See why the PRCA has dubbed it one of the top five medium-sized outdoor rodeos in the country.

Fair Grounds
2502 West Upshur Avenue
Gladewater, TX 75647

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June

Great Texas Balloon Race

By edict of the Texas Legislature, Gregg County is officially "the Balloon Race Capital of Texas," thanks to this annual event. Spanning a full weekend in June, this event includes live concerts, glowing balloon shows, arts and crafts tables, and a kids' playground. Children younger than 12 get in free, and so does everyone else on Sunday.

Longview Convention Complex
1123 Jaycee Drive
Longview, TX 75604

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July

Fireworks & Freedom Celebration

Enjoy food and beverages, vendors, and fun before a gigantic fireworks show set to patriotic music beginning at dark.

Mulitple Locations
Longview, TX 75604

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September

Gregg County Fair

Live music, a petting zoo, carnival rides, magic shows, and delicious food are yours to enjoy at this multi-day fair in Longview. Seniors and children younger than six get in free with each ticket purchased on Family Night.

Fair Grounds
1123 Jaycee Drive
Longview, TX 75604

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October

Harvest Festival & Livestock Show

FFA and 4-H members strut their stuff at Harvest Festival & Livestock Show, a long-running annual event held at the Longview Fairgrounds Ag Pavilion at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. The three days of competition wrap up on Saturday with a livestock sale and exhibition.

Maude Cobb Convention Center and Fairgrounds
100 Grand Blvd
Longview, TX 75604

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November

Downtown Longview Christmas Tree Lighting

Longview celebrates the lighting of the Christmas tree with a visit from Santa Claus, holiday music, and other festivities.

Heritage Plaza
219 E. Methvin St.
Longview, TX 75601

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December

Longview Christmas Parade

Bring the kids out to downtown Longview to see the colorful floats in the city's Christmas parade, held in early December.

Downtown Longview
219 E. Methvin St.
Longview, TX 75601