Weekend Entertainment October 17 – 20, 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.

 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:

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:

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:

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:

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

 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

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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