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Weekend Entertainment October 17 – 20, 2013

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Marion County Chamber of CommerceOctober 17, 2013

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.

People eating outside at the Taste of Jefferson                                           Taste of Jefferson

 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 car                                                     Mustange

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.)

County FairMarion County Fair

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
Gibsons Gate Haunted House

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 Cemetery

Jefferson Railway Train

HISTORIC 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

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 outside view of the KnightLight Theater in Jefferson Texas

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

CorkYardOutside

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

Night out at Auntie Skinners

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

Tables Set in Memories and More

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

Horse drawn carriage

 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

view of the downstairs antiques

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

Old Fashioned Drawing Room

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 with walkway and manicured lawn

 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

Ghost Walk

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 Courtyard with Fountain

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 Ohara and Rhett Butler

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

Outdoor view of Jefferson museum

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

Busy town street in model train scene

 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

People holding the fish they caught on Billy Carter's tour

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

People in boat on Caddo Lake

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

Riverboat tour going under bridge

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

Graceful Ghost Paddle-Wheel Steamboat on the water

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

Front view of the Library
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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