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Vintage Vacation

Tanglewood Resort Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Timeless Appeal

Tucked on the Texas-Oklahoma border on beautiful Lake Texoma lies an affordable vacation destination with a rich history. Tanglewood Resort has been a staple of north Texas for more than 50 years. The family-friendly resort has a championship 18-hole golf course, two restaurants, heated pools, a cocktail lounge with stunning views of the sparkling blue lake, 224 spacious guest rooms, and close proximity to everything Lake Texoma has to offer. Now Tanglewood Resort is celebrating its 50-year history by inviting guests to a Vintage Vacation this summer. READ MORE

MUSIC
Sunny Sweeney Headlines Longview Balloon Show

The 2026 Great Texas Balloon Race takes place June 12-14 at the Longview Convention Complex and features a hometown return by Sunny Sweeney headlining on Saturday June 13. The event includes dozens of hot air balloons and a drone show along with live music and other activities.

Marshall native Wes Jeans, a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist, will headline Friday, June 12. Opening acts are L.A. Roxx on June 12 and Roses & Weeds on June 13.

 

“We are proud to continue bringing high quality musical entertainment to Longview as part of the Great Texas Balloon Race. With a mixture of Country, blues-rock, and a great stage band, this year’s entertainment lineup is intended to appeal to a wide audience, and we look forward to showcasing these talented performers,” said Gai Bennett, chair of this year’s event. Photo by Jacob Lewis. READ MORE

ART & HISTORY
Native Perspectives: America 250

The Longview Museum of Fine Arts (LMFA) marks America’s 250th anniversary with a major regional exhibition elevating contemporary Indigenous voices from across the American South from through September 12. Visitors encounter ceramic traditions alongside contemporary painting, intricate beadwork, and mixed media works that connect ancestral knowledge to present-day Indigenous life. The exhibition brings together artists, scholars, and cultural leaders to honor the legacy, resilience, and creativity of Native communities. More than an art exhibition, it is a platform for dialogue, education, and community reflection. READ MORE

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Texas Female Artist of the Decade and nine-time Female Vocalist of the Year, Bri Bagwell is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 20 on The Bowery Stage in Winnsboro. Listen to her hit “The Rescue,” a tribute to her dog Whiskey and featuring fan submissions of their own rescued pets. Tickets are available on EVENTBRITE.
Through September 13

America 250: The Caddo Nation and Native Perspectives. Longview. Longview Museum of Fine Arts. lmfa.org

Through June 30

Juneteenth Exhibition by Humanities Texas. Longview. Longview City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St. longviewtexas.gov

June 6, 7 and 13, 14

Broadway Musical Revue. Winnsboro. Songs from Rent, South Pacific, and other musicals. Presented by the Bowery Players and WCA Community Choir. Winnsboro Center for the Arts. www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com

June 12- 14

Great Texas Balloon Race. Longview. Patriotic Drone Show, balloon glow, concerts, and competitive hot air balloon racing. gtbr.net

June 12-20

Hopkins County Dairy Festival, Balloon Fest, and Ice Cream Freeze Off. Sulphur Springs. (903) 885-8071. www.hopkinscountydairyfestival.com

June 12-August 30

America 250 Trailblazing Texas Wonder Women Exhibition. McKinney. Artworks highlighting women of Texas who transformed society as icons and pioneers in leadership, innovation, entertainment, business, and activism. Atrium Gallery, Cotton Mill Arts District. millhousefoundation.org/atrium-gallery

June 13

42nd Annual Tomato Fest. Jacksonville. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 500 vendors, food, shopping, entertainment, and fun. www.jacksonvilletexas.com/tomato-fest

June 13

Texas Blueberry Festival. Nacogdoches. www.visitnacogdoches.org

June 19

Piney Woods Express Steam. Palestine. Step aboard the Piney Woods Express Steam Excursion for a scenic journey through East Texas and 135 years of history. Powered by No. 30, a 1917 Baldwin Locomotive Works, this 4-hour round-trip departs from the historic Palestine Rail Depot and includes a layover at Rusk Rail Depot for lunch, exploration, and history. Multiple seating options available. (855) 632-7729. www.texasstaterailroad.net

Juneteenth. Terrell. An important day of remembrance and cultural pride. Terrell’s Juneteenth celebration honors freedom with performances, speakers, food, and community fellowship. This celebration is held in historic Breezy Hill Park. discoverterrell.com

Juneteenth in the Park. Longview. Noon-8 p.m., Teague Park, 415 American Legion Blvd. longviewtexas.gov

June 20

Juneteenth. Longview. Parade 10 a.m., Festival, Noon-7 p.m. with food, music, children’s activities, historical sessions at Broughton Park; Business Expo, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Broughton Recreation Center. longviewtexas.gov

Dogwood Jamboree. Palestine. Musicians from all over East Texas gather to perform live in this Branson-style event with comedy, music, and fun for the whole family. (800) 659-3484

Father’s Day Lunch Train. Palestine. (855) 632-7729. www.texasstaterailroad.net

Bri Bagwell. Winnsboro. Winnsboro Center for the Arts. www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com

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