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THE 1836 : CHUCKWAGON RACES
The 1836 takes place each April at the Diamond B Ranch in Neches , Texas ( only 7 miles from Palestine ). Activities include trail rides , dutch oven cook ’ n classes , cowboy poetry , herd ™ dog and whip demonstrations , horse auction , barn dances , live music , cowboy church and much more ! the1836 . com
EL CAMINO GRAVEL ADVENTURE
Join us for gravel grinding through the Piney Woods . The Texas Gravel Adventure takes place annually in September offering cyclists an opportunity to ride 35 , 65 , 105 or 205 miles through East Texas with the finish line in Old Town Palestine . 903-594-8200 camino205 . com
HOT PEPPER FESTIVAL
Cool off at “ The Hottest Little Festival in Texas ” every October . Enjoy a pepper eating contest , Lolly-Lick-A-Thon , arts & crafts , unique food vendors , kid ’ s zone , and live music all day long . visitpalestine . com / hotpepperfestival Presented by the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce .
OLD TIME MUSIC & DULCIMER FESTIVAL
The Palestine Old Time Music & Dulcimer Festival takes place in March . The festival is three-days filled with live performances , jamming sessions , concerts & workshops . Some of the best dulcimer and old time music artists from around the country serve as
headliners for the concerts and lead the workshops . oldpalmusic . com Contact the Palestine Visitor Center at 800-659-3484 for current dates of the festival .