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Panola
County Convention and Visitors Bureau
300 West Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
903-693-6634• Fax: 903-693-8578
email
| Carthage,
Texas...a friendly welcome awaits you in Carthage,
Texas and Panola County, with many things
to do that are uniquely East Texan. Enjoy
hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, water skiing,
or swimming in the year-round scenic beauty
of Lake Murvall.
Carthage is extremely proud
of its country music heritage and native sons
Jim Reeves and Tex Ritter. The Texas Country
Music Hall of Fame and the Tex Ritter Museum,
a 13,000 saquare foot state-of-the-art museum
opened year-round, honors these and many other
Texas-born country music legends. The museum
features a larger-than-life bronze statue
of Tex Ritter and his horse, White Flash.
A visit to the downtown
area will find wonderful an tique and gift
and dress shops as well as the refurnished
Esquire Theatre where you can find a live
country music show every Sunday night featuring
local and regional entertainers as well as
special guests.
You won't want to miss
the Heritage Hall Museum, the Old Jail Museum
and the Jim Reeves Monument. |
| Canton Antique Extravaganza |
April 11-13 |
| What: |
100 Plus spaces for fine antiques, Annual Event |
| Where: |
Canton Civic Center & The World Famous First Monday Grounds 800 Flea Market Rd. Canton, Texas 75103 |
| Admission: |
Free (Fee for Vendors) |
| Contact: |
Linda Hatfield, lhatfield@cantontex.com, (903) 567-1067, (903) 385-0473, (903) 567-4049 |
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| The Freestate Bluegrass Music Festival |
June 25-38 |
| What: |
A/C, Family Event, 31st year, Free Fish Fry on Wed. with paid admission RV spaces available |
| Where: |
Admission: $25.00 day or $74.00 for all 4 days |
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| Contact: |
Jim Fuller, 1-800-243-6502 |
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| Tyler Kennel Club Dog Show |
October 10-11 |
| What: |
Dog Show |
| Where: |
Arbors (located on the World Famous First Monday Grounds) |
| Admission: |
Free (fee for vendors) |
| Contact: |
Don Gill (903) 533-1311 |
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| Autumn Stroll |
October 11 |
| What: |
Run, activities downtown on square with Dinner, Silent & Live auction, Annual Fundraiser for Canton Main Street program |
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| Admission: |
Ticket Event |
| Contact: |
Jim Stephens, jstephens@cantontex.com, (903) 567-2826 |
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| Children's Fall Festival |
October 27 |
| What: |
Costume Contest with prizes awarded, games galore (for children up to 12 yrs old) |
| Where: |
Canton Civic Center, 800 Flea Market Rd. Canton, Texas 75103 |
| Admission: |
Donation of canned good items (to benefit Manna) |
| Contact: |
Torey 903-873-8858 |
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| Autumn Stroll |
October 13 |
| What: |
Run, activities downtown on square with Dinner, Silent & Live auction, Annual Fund raiser for Canton Main Street program |
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| Admission: |
Ticket Event |
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| Contact: |
Jim Stephens |
(903) 567-2826 |
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