Rusk County Youth Project Show
February 26-29, 2020
Location:
Rusk County Youth Expo Center
3303 FM 13 West
Henderson, TX 75654
For more information contact:
Rusk County Extension Office – 903-657-0376
Wildflower Tour
April 15-May 30th
A self- guided tour through (3) itineraries in Rusk County. The driving tour includes a map along with attractions.
The tour includes:
Wildflowers, Museums, Shopping, History, Historic Markers, Restaurants, Attractions and Fun!
Click here to down load the Wildflower Map
For additional information or to receive a map by mail contact:
Henderson Tourism Department
1500 Lake Forest Parkway
Henderson, TX 75652
Annual Antique Tractor Show
3rd Friday & Saturday in April
What: Tractor pulls, large exhibit of antique tractors, small engine displays, corn grinding, horse drawn equipment, tractor games, rope making, hay baling, antique tools and tractor parade.
Where: Rusk County Expo Center at Rusk County Airport – 3303 Hwy 13W, Henderson, TX
Admission: Family $6, Adults $3, Youth $2, Kids 12 and under FREE
Contact: Don Reynolds, 903-889-2671
July 4th Fun in the Park
Parade at 10:00am in downtown Henderson… GPS 100 E. Main St.
Parade entries call 903-649-3359
Dedication of the Plaza:
Dedication at Lake Forest Park immediately following the parade. Burgers for sale on site.
Fun in the Park – Lake Forest Park Hwy 64 Henderson
Lake Forest Park 5:00pm-10:00pm
Free admission to: bounce houses, giant water slide,
music entertainment by Lee Mathias and the Brutally Handsome Band,
and the fireworks display at 9:15pm
Fun Food for Sale
For more information call:
City of Henderson Department of Tourism 866-650-5529
Mardi Gras/Gumbo Cook-off
(Date for 2020 to be announced)
The 6th Annual Mardi Gras/Gumbo cook-off event is sponsored by the City of Henderson Main Street Advisory Board
Gumbo Cook-off applications information can be obtained by contacting:
Judy Lewis, Main Street Coordinator
1500 Lake Forest Parkway (Civic Center)
903-392-8232 ext 304
164th Annual Sacred Harp Singing National Convention
An historic form of Folk Christian Music-acappella and four part harmony
August 10-11, 2019
Henderson Civic Center
1500 Lake Forest Parkway
Henderson, Texas
Saturday 9 am – 3 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Donations accepted
For more information contact:
Robert Vaughn 903-863-5379 or rl_Vaughn@yahoo.com
City of Henderson Department of Tourism:
tourism@hendersontx.us
866-650-5529
26th Annual PRCA Rodeo – Rusk County Rodeo Assoc.
October 18-19th
Rusk Co. Expo Center 3303 FM 13W.
For more info contact:
Rodeo Hotline – Boot Barn – 903-657-3699 or rellis@verabank.com
City of Henderson call; Rusk County Expo 903-722-9101
31st Annual Henderson Syrup Festival
November 9
What: Mule powered old time syrup making with folk artists, food, bands, antique tractors on Depot Museum grounds. Hayride shuttle to Downtown Historic District where you will find arts & crafts booths, retail vendor booths, food, antique and classic car exhibits, musical entertainment, cloggers & square dancers, children’s activities, Henderson Civic Theatre Melodrama and the Howard Dickinson House.
Where: Depot Museum Grounds 5 acres 514 N. High Street and
10 blocks Downtown Historic District
9am – 5pm
Admission: Syrup Making Adults: $3, Children: $1, Shuttle Ride: $2, Veterans FREE, NO Admission cost for the 10 blocks downtown
Contact:
Department of Tourism, City of Henderson – 866-650-5529 or tourism@hendersontx.us
Depot Museum – 903-657-4303 or visit www.depotmuseum.com
Car Show – Trey Segura – 512-569-9858
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
The Henderson Christmas Parade will be held on Dec 5, 2019 in the downtown area.
The lighting of the tree will be at 6:00PM in Heritage Square 101 E. Main St. The parade will begin shortly thereafter.
For more information contact:
Laura Wilkerson
City of Henderson Civic Center Coordinator
903-392-8232
Lighting of the Trees at Lake Forest Park
Dec 7 at 6 pm
1500 Lake Forest Pkwy
For more information contact:
City of Henderson 903-657-6551
Rusk County Youth Expo Center
The Rusk County Youth Expo Center is located in beautiful Henderson, Texas. Our newly built, attractive buildings are large versatile multi-purpose facilities. The enclosed and covered areas are fully equipped for, livestock sales and shows, concerts, equestrian events, banquets, large group meetings, and a vast array of other special events. We have 12,000 sq. ft. indoor air-conditioned facility, An open air covered pavilion area, and an updated rodeo arena fully equipped for all your rodeo needs. The covered arena provides seating for 4000, an outdoor warm-up arena, separate horse stalls, wash bays, and concession stand. All areas and a large parking lot are within a secure fence.
Contact our Manager:
Jennifer Sprayberry
903-722-9101
jsprayberry@co.rusk.tx.us
3303 FM 13 West
Henderson, TX 75654
Henderson Civic Theatre 2019-2020 Season
Nick Dear’s Frankenstein directed by Travis Driver
Auditions: July 15 & 16 at 7PM
Shows: September 27, 28, 29 & October 4, 5, 6
A Charlie Brown Christmas directed by Michelle King
Auditions: September 30 & October 1 @ 7PM
Shows: December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town directed by Nikki Driver
Auditions: December 9 & 10 @ 7PM
Shows: February 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & March 1
9 to 5 the Musical directed by Joshua King
Auditions: February 24 & 25 @ 7PM
Shows: May 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Disney’s Frozen JR directed by The Limelight Players’ Production Team
Auditions: May 18 & 19
Shows: July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19
SHOW TIMES
Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm
Sunday Matinee 2:30 pm
TICKET PRICES
Adults $15, Seniors $12, 18 and Under $12
Contact:
122 E Main St, Henderson, Texas 75654
Box Office 903-657-2968