Jefferson Texas offers a variety of great activities for locals and visitors. Check out “our” list of ideas including information on a variety of restaurants, tours, museums and other great activities. From karaoke and live bands to carriage rides, boat rides, and train rides. Jefferson is a great place to be this weekend.
TASTE OF JEFFERSON
“Sponsored by The Marion County Chamber of Commerce”
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Begins 11am – 2pm; Waiters/Waitress Race @ 2:30pm
- Participants will be located on 3 blocks of Austin Street (From Market St. to Walnut St.)
- $12.00 per person
- Sample some of The Finest Restaurants
- Come and vote for your favorite dish!
- Live Band, DJ & Waiters/Waitress Race
For more information or questions call: (903) 665-2672 or email: jeffersontx1@att.net
Location:
Marion County Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Polk St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
Mustange Round-up & Stampede Car Show
Sponsored by: Jefferson Lion’s Club
Proceeds Benefit CASA & Lion’s Scholarship Fund
Saturday, October 19, 2013:
- Registration begins @ 10am
- Pre-Registration – $20.00 Day of the Show – $25.00
- Pre-register @ Roy Rails, 602 N. Polk St., Jefferson, TX 75657
- Phone: (903) 665-9900; Please Make Checks Payable to The Jefferson Lion’s Club
Location:
On Walnut St. (Between Austin St. & Henderson St.)Old Tyme Marion County Fair
Saturday October 19, 2013
- Petting Zoo, Syrup Sopping Contest, Hot Dog Eating Contest
- Kid’s games, greased pole climbing, Dress the goat contest
- Livestock Auction, Cake Auction, Lumberjack Log Cutting,
- Food & Craft Vendors, Marion County Fair Pageant,
- Chili Cook-Off, Yellow Doodle Bug Express Train, & Bounce House
- All Crafts need to be turned in by Friday October 18 between 8am-10am
- For more information contact Marion County Extension Office @ (903) 665-2421
Location:
130 Kelly Park Road, Jefferson, Texas (903) 665-2421
Gibson’s Gate-Haunted House
Friday & Saturday October 18 & 19
- Hours: 7:15pm – 8:15pm; $7.00 per child (Parent will be free during these hours when accompanying a child)
- Adult Hours: 8:15pm – 11:30pm; $15.00 per person
- After 8:15pm are not for small children… Enter At Your Own Risk!
- www.gibsonsgate.com
Location:
407 E. Webster St. (Next to Oakwood CemeteryHISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
“Runaway Fright Train & Halloween Festival”
Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride Opens @ 12pm
- Tuesday – Thursday Depot hours are: 12pm – 4pm
- Friday & Saturday: Halloween Festival Opens @ 6pm
- Friday & Saturday: Runaway Fright Train @ 7:30pm & 8:30pm
Ticket Prices:
- Open Air Coach: Adults – $12.00; Children under 12 – $8.00; Children under 4 – free
- Active Military & Senior 65+ receive 10% discount
- Schedule & pricing may be adjusted for special events – All fares + taxes.
Location & Contact
Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (866) 398-2038 Web www.JeffersonRailway.com
DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE
Restaurant Hours
Wednesday & Thursday @ 11am – 9pm Friday – Sunday @ 11am – 2am
Events
- Thursday, Oct.17 : “Karaoke” @ 6pm – 10pm
- Friday, Oct. 18: “TBA” Live Entertainment from 9pm – 1am
- Saturday, Oct. 19: “TBA” Live Entertainment from 9pm – 1am ($5.00 Cover) beginning @ 7pm
Location & Contact
124 E Austin St Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-9200 Web www.diamondbfranchise.com
THE KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN
Schedule
Thurs., 5pm – 10pm Fri. & Sat., 12pm – 12am
Movie Tickets: $3.00 added to your meal ticket:
Thursday, October 17 – Movie (The Count of Monte Cristo) @ 7:30pm
- Friday, October 18 – Movie (The Count of Monte Cristo) @ 7:30pm
- Saturday, October 19 – (The Count of Monte Cristo) @ 7:30pm ($6.00 at the door)
Pricing:
Movie Tickets $6.00 per person
Location & Contact Info
202 N. Walnut St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8546 Web www.knightlighttheater.com Email Richard@knightlight.com
THE CORK YARD
Restaurant Hours
Sunday: 11am – 11pm
Monday: 11am – 11pm – 1/2 price wine
Wednesday: 11am – 11pm
Thursday: 11am – 11pm – Local discount
Friday & Saturday – 11am – 12am (midnight)
Events
- Friday Dinner Special – Prime Rib
- Friday, Oct. 18: “David Smith” (Variety) 8pm – 11pm (No Cover)
- Saturday, Oct. 19: “Julie Beers” (Variety) 8pm – 11pm (No Cover)
- Sunday, Oct. 20: “David McElhaney” – Shrimp Boil (Gospel/ Classic Country) 4pm – 8pm
Location & Contact Info
122 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903)665-8500 Web www.jeffersoncorkyard.com
AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Restaurant Hours
Sunday-Thursday 11am- Close; Friday & Saturday 11am – 1:30 am
Events
- Friday, Oct.18: “Karoke” @ 8pm – 12am
- Saturday, Oct. 19: “Gypsy Creek” @ 9pm – 1am ($5.00 cover)
Location & Contact
107 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-7121 Web www.auntie-skinners.com
MEMORIES & MORE
Restaurant and Piano Bar
Restaurant Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 5-10 p m. Closed: Wednesday & Sunday
******Dinner Specials on Friday & Saturday night
Events
- Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music”, 5pm – 9pm
- Friday, Oct., 18: “Carlisle” (Pianist & Vocals) @ 6pm – 9pm
- Saturday, Oct., 19 : “TBA” (Pianist & Vocals) @ 6pm – 9pm
Location & Contact
121 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903)665-8203 or (903) 748-6616 Web www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.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
- 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
HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Tours are by appointment Daily @ 11am
- Call to confirm tour dates and times ($10.00 per person)
- Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26, New Years Eve, New Years Day and January 2nd
Location & Contact
409 S. Alley Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8000 Web www.houseoftheseasons.com
THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Saturday tour at 2pm * By appointment
- Sunday tour at 11am * 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
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
Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk
- Every Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
- For More Information and Additional Tours: (903) 665-6289
Pricing:
$12.00 Per person
Location:
The Corner of Austin St. & Vale St.
EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR
Tour Hours
Hotel:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 1pm & 2pm, $8.00 per person
Jay Gould Railcar:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 10am, 1pm & 2pm, $5.00 per person
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: 10am – 5:00 pm (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 and
R.D. Moses T & P Model Railway Exhibit
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
Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum
Model Railroad Depot: Hours & Pricing
- Monday-Thursday, 11 & 2pm
- Friday-Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm
- Sunday, 12:30pm-4:30pm
- 5 & Younger…Free, Youth (6-12)…$3, Teen (13-17)…$4 Adult (18-61)…$7, Senior Citizen (62&up)…$5
- School Groups Welcome
Location & Contact
223 W. Austin Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-2775 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
Tour Hours
- Tuesday – Friday: 10am, 2pm & 4pm
- Saturday: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
- 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
March Through December 31
- Open Wednesday Through Friday, With Tours Scheduled At: 12 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM, 12pm, 2 PM, 4 PM and 6 PM
- Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation ($20.00 per person)
- Sorry, We Are Closed On Mondays and Tuesdays, Except Holidays.
- During Holidays, We Will Remain Open For The Entire Holiday Period
- Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages, reservations and additional tours
Location & Contact
757 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
- The Jefferson Carnegie Library.
JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Hours
- FREE Internet Access
- Monday-Thursday @ 10am-6pm
- Friday @ 10am-5pm
- Saturday, @ 10am-3pm
- Closed: Sundays
Location & Contact
301 W. Lafayette Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8911 Web www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
Additional Visitor & Tour Information Marion County Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk St. Jefferson, Texas 75657 Open Monday – Friday 10AM to 5PM Open Saturday 11:00AM to 4PM Closed Sunday Tel (903) 665-2672 Web www.jefferson-texas.com E-Mail jeffersontx1@att.net A
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