August 22 – 25 Weekend Entertainment

Jefferson Texas offers a variety of great activities for locals and visitors. Check out or list of ideas including information on a variety of restaurants, tours, museums and other great activities. From karaoke and live bands to carriage and train rides Jefferson is a great place to be this weekend.

THE KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN

Schedule

• Thursday & Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Thursday, August 22: 2-Bit Palomino, 8:00 p.m.; Tickets: $5.00
• Friday, August 23: Wes Hamilton, 8:00 p.m.; Tickets: $5.00
• Saturday, August 24: Kendrick MJ (Michael Jackson Impersonator)  8:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices

Advance tickets: $15.00; Day of Performance: $20.00

Reservations Requested

Contact Info

202 N. Walnut St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-8546
Web www.knightlighttheater.com
Email Richard@knightlight.com

AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT

Restaurant Hours

Sunday-Thursday @ 11:00 a.m.-Close

Friday & Saturday @ 11:00 a.m.-1:30 a.m.

Events

• Thursday, August 22: “Singing Competition” (21 & Older), 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ($20.00 Entry Fee)
• Friday, August 23: “Karaoke” @ 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (no cover)
• Saturday, August 24: “Ricky Lynn Gregg” (Country & Classic Rock), 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. ($5.00 Cover)

Location & Contact

107 W. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-7121
Web www.auntie-skinners.com

MEMORIES & MORE

New Restaurant Hours:

Monday & Tuesday, 5-9 p.m.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 5-10 p m.

Closed: Wednesday & Sunday

Events

• Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music”,  5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 23: “Gary Tubbs” (Pianist & Vocals), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 24: “Winston Hall” (Pianist & Vocals), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location & Contact

121 W. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903)665-8203
Web www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com

DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE

Restaurant Hours

Wednesday & Thursday @ 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday – Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Events

• Thursday, August 22: “Karaoke”, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 23: “TBA” (Live Entertainment), 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Saturday, August 24: “TBA” (Live Entertainment), 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $5.00 Cover beginning @ 7:00 p.m.

Location & Contact

124 E Austin St
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-9200
Web www.diamondbfranchise.com

THE CORK YARD

Restaurant Hours

12:00 noon-12:00 a.m. Thursday – Sunday

Closed: Monday – Wednesday

Events

• Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib
• Friday, August 23: “Willie Heath Neal & Kiera” (Variety, Originals & Texas Classics), 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
• Saturday, August 24: “Willie Heath Neal & Kiera, David Smith” (Variety, Originals & Texas Classics), 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (No Cover)
• Sunday, August 25: “David McElhaney” (Texas Country, Classic Country, Gospel & more), 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location & Contact

122 E. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903)665-8500
Web www.jeffersoncorkyard.com

LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON

Hours

Friday, Saturday & Sunday or During the Week by appointment

Services

• Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon specializing in Historical Tours, Romantic Rides, Weddings, Special Events. Will travel to your event anywhere.
• Large groups of 30 or more welcome. School Field trips & Tour bus groups.

Location & Contact

Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)

Call for reservations (903) 926-8216
www.jeffersontexascarriage.com

HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY

“Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride”

 Hours

• Depot Opens at Noon
• Saturdays only through the end of August

 Saturday Events

• 2:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
• 4:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
• 8:00 p.m. Free Ghost Stories
• 9:00 p.m. Ghost Train, Ghost Stories are Free to the public

Location & Contact

Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (866) 398-2038
Web www.JeffersonRailway.com

THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Tour Schedule

• Saturday, August 24, 2:00 p.m. * By appointment
• Sunday, August 25, 11:00 a.m. * By appointment
• Call to confirm tour dates and times ($6.00 per person)

Location & Contact

405 Moseley
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-8018
Web www.thegrove-jefferson.com

SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Hours

Saturday’s: 1:00 p.m. ($7.00 per person)
Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times

Location & Contact

401 Soda St.
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232

CULBERSON HOUSE HISTORIC HOME TOUR

403 N. Walnut
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-7888 By appointment. Call for tour dates & time
Web www.culbersonhousebandb.com

EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR

Tours

Hotel

• Monday-Sunday, 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., $4.00

Jay Gould Railcar:

• Monday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., $2.50

Location & Contact

211 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times
Web www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

SCARLETT O’ HARDY’S “GONE WITH THE WIND” MUSEUM

Hours & Pricing

• Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please call to confirm hours)
• Sunday – Wednesday: *by appointment*
• Adults – $3.00; Children 12 & under – $1.00

Location & Contact

408 Taylor St. at Main
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903)665-1939

JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Hours & Pricing

• Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• 6-12 yrs – $3.00, 13-17 yrs – $4.00, 18-61 – $7.00, 62 & Over – $5.00

Location & Contact

223 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-2775

R.D. MOSES T & P MODEL RAILWAY

Hours

• Monday-Thursday, 11:00 & 2:00 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location & Contact

223 W. Austin (Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum)
Jefferson, TX 75657

www.jeffersonmuseum.com

BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE

Location Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX

Tel (903) 789-3213
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

Web www.caddoguideservice.com

CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS

Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake

1869 Pine Island Rd
Karnack, TX 75661

Tel (903) 789-3384
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

Web www.caddolaketours.com

TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS

Hours

• Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
• By appointment
• Closed: Sunday & Monday

Location & Contact

200 Bayou
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-2222

Web www.jeffersonbayoutours.com

THE GRACEFUL GHOST
PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE

Tours & Hours

• Graceful Ghost Paddlewheel Steamboat – *by appointment*
  • CLOSED: Sunday & Monday
• Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation ($20.00 per person)
• Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages, reservations and additional tours

Location & Contact

756 Pine Island Road
Karnack, Texas 75661

Docked at Big Pines Lodge; Ticket booth across from Big Pines

Tel (903) 679-3020
Web www.gracefulghost.com

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Hours

• Monday-Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Friday @ 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, @ 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Closed: Sundays

Location & Contact

301 W. Lafayette
Jefferson, TX 75657

Tel (903) 665-8911 Free internet access
Web www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com

Additional Visitor & Tour Information

Marion County Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Polk St.
Jefferson, Texas 75657

Tel (903) 665-2672
Web www.jefferson-texas.com

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