Longview Texas Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Boat, RV & Camping Expo
  100 Grand Blvd. • Longview, TX 75601
  903-237-4021
  In mid-January, Longview hosts the Boat, RV & Camping Expo. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to this exciting 60,000 square foot show featuring 40 plus exhibitors showing off the newest in watercraft, recreational vehicles, fishing and camping accessories. January 29-31, 2010  more...

• Freeze Your Fanny Bike Tour
  6000 Airline Road • Longview, TX 75605
  Doris McQueen Primary
  903-234-9655
  This fun bicycle tour and run takes place no matter how cold the weather. Participants willingly "freeze their fannies" for a great cause…the Special Olympics. Enjoy the scenic routes of 60mi. 46mi. 31mi. and 10mi. Our Cooridnator says, "Prepare yourself for the hills."The same hills are included in the 5k and 10k runs.  more...

• Party in the Pines Motorcycle Rally
  1123 Jaycee Dr. • Longview, TX 75601
  Longview Fairgrounds
  903-759-1948
  All bikes and bikers are welcome for the Party in the Pines Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally. Day and nighttime events include bike activities and games, bands, vendors, food and beverages plus TV's and tent camping.  more...

• Great Texas Balloon Race
  Hwy 322 • Longview, TX 75603
  East Texas Regional Airport
  903-237-4040
  In mid-July, Longview hosts the three-day, world-class balloon competition, The Great Texas Balloon Race. Over 60 sport and special-shapes balloons come to Longview, the official Balloon Capital of Texas, for the race, concerts, food and exhibits.  more...

• Longview Kennel Club Dog Show
  100 Grand Blvd. • Longview, TX 75601
  903-734-6370
  Purebred dogs attract enthusiasts from across the U.S. as Longview Kennel Club conducts this American Kennel Club show.  more...

Concerts & Performances

• Longview Symphony Orchestra
  P.O. Box 1825 • Longview, TX 75606
  903-236-9739
  The orchestra offers five annual performances between September and April. more...

• Make'n Em Laugh Comedy Show Vol. 1
  500 East Whaley Street • Longview, TX 75601
  Longview Community Center
  903-220-2886
  Come out and join a series of comedy shows coming to the East Texas area. This show will be held on August 31st at Longview Community Center with comedians Dother Sykes IV, Sarah Spooner, Regina Lacy, J. Lust, and headliner Angelia Walker. Doors will open at 8:00pm and the show will begin at 9:00pm there will be a $10.00 cover charge. For more information about this event and future events please visit www.lisasimmonslive.com. more...

• Neal McCoy's Benefit Concert
  P. O. Box 9544 • Longview, TX 75604
  903-297-9000
  Country singer and Longview Resident, Neal McCoy and his celebrity friends give this concert to raise money which provides assistance to children with serious illnesses.  more...

Plays & Productions

• Longview Community Theatre
  500 East Whaley • Longview, TX 75601
  903-753-2052
  Residents of Longview look forward to their productions each year. Please contact the theatre for upcoming events.

Antique Shows & Auctions

• Zonta Antiques Show & Sale
  100 Grand Blvd. • Longview, TX 75601
  903-399-6606
  Thousands of visitors can find those one-of-a-kind collectibles at this major antiquing-circuit show featuring 50 plus dealer displays.

Arts & Crafts Shows

• Christmas Corner
  903-236-9739
  This holiday boutique shopping event with 120 vendors, food and entertainment benefits the Longview Symphony  more...

Flea Markets

• Longview Trade Days
  1123 Jaycee Drive • Longview, TX 75604
  Located at Gregg County Fairgrounds
  903-753-4478
  Held monthly, except in September, on the second full weekend, Longview Trade Days is the perfect time and place to find new and used items, coins, collectables, antiques, crafts, tools, and more. more...

Festivals & Fairs

• AlleyFest
  P.O. Box 3721 • Longview, TX 76506
  Held in Downtown Longview
  903-753-3281
  Since 1979, this three-day event has been the Texas Lake Country's premier summertime festival. Held each year in early June, the festival includes an abundance of good food from local restaurants, as well as all types of music from regional and national bands. Other activities and attractions include a volleyball tournament, a Rubicon bike tour, a 3-on-3 street basketball tournament, a 10-K, 5-K, and a one-mile run, a quality arts and crafts show, and many wonderful children's activities.  more...
  Sponsored By: One Hundred Acres of Heritage

• Fireworks Festival & Freedom Celebration
  100 Grand Blvd • Longview, TX 75601
  903-237-1230
  In July, don’t miss the Fireworks Festival & Freedom Celebration. Your family is sure to love this gigantic fireworks show with patriotic music to celebrate the nation’s independence at the Longview Fairgrounds each year.

• Gregg County Fair
  1123 Jaycee Drive • Longview, TX 75601
  Located at the Gregg County Fairgrounds
  903-753-4478
  Live entertainment, specials, the Miss Gregg County Pageant, exhibits, and carnival rides are just some of the activities you will enjoy at this annual fair brought to you by the Longview Jaycees. more...

Sporting Events

• PRCA Rodeo
  1123 Jaycee Dr. • Longview, TX 75601
  Longview Fairgrounds
  903-757-4444
  Longview is the place to be in April, when top professional cowboys and cowgirls perform in the non-stop action PRCA Rodeo hosted by the Greggton Rotary Club at Maude Cobb Activity Complex.  more...

Parades

• Downtown Christmas Parade
  410 N. Center • Longview, TX 75601
  903-237-4040
  With over 125 entries, the area's biggest holiday parade features floats decorated to reflect the year's special theme. December 3, 2010  more...