A Day on Main
Downtown Henderson
10:00am-5:00pm
2nd Saturday in April
An annual shopping experience for ladies.
It’s your day to stroll on our main streets, sip wine and enjoy some perfect bites while you browse our fashion boutiques, antique malls and favorite eateries.
There will be giveaways and promotions.
Sponsored by the Henderson Downtown merchants.
Location : GPS 100 E. Main Street to the center of Downtown
Mardi Gras/Gumbo Cook-off 2023 February date to be announced
Civic Center 1500 Lake Forest Parkway
3:00pm-7:00pm
The Mardi Gras/Gumbo cook-off event is sponsored by the City of Henderson Main Street Advisory Board
This event is a taste, with all you care to eat. Tickets are $10.00 at the gate.
Adult Beverages
Trophies for 1,2,3rd Place Gumbo Team
Trophies for 1,2,3rd Best Costume
Trophies for 1,2,3rd Best Decorated Booth
Trophy awarded by applause for Best Decorated Mask
Trophy awarded for Peoples Choice Best Gumbo
Activities:
Cake Walk
Corn hole
Gumbo Cook-off application and information may be obtained by contacting:
ksmith@hendersontx.us
903-392-0691
Rusk County Youth Project Show
Always last Thursday-Saturday in February
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 31st
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
4th 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
Freedom Celebration July 2, 2022
July 2,2022
What: Freedom Festival
Where: Lake Forest Park
Activities begin at 5:00pm
Fireworks at 9:30pm
168th Annual Sacred Harp Singing National Convention
An historic form of Folk Christian Music – Acappella and four part harmony
August 13th-14th, 2022
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
28th Annual PRCA Rodeo – Rusk County Rodeo Assoc.
October 7-8th 2022
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; 866.650-5529 or Rusk County Expo 903-722-9101
33rd Annual Henderson Syrup Festival
November 12, 2022
9:00am-5:00PM Hayride shuttle back and forth from Downtown to Depot $2.00 for all day pass.
Depot Museum Grounds: Mule powered old time syrup making with folk artists, food, bands, antique tractors on Depot Museum grounds. Admission: Entrance to Syrup Making Adults: $3, Children: $1, Veterans FREE
Historic Downtown..…NO Admission
Historic District – Over 15 blocks filled with Arts & Crafts booths, Retail vendor booths, Food, Antique and Classic car exhibits, Musical Entertainment, Cloggers , Children’s activities, Henderson Civic Theatre Melodrama and the Howard Dickinson Museum House.
Hayride shuttle back and forth from Downtown to Depot $2.00 for all day pass
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 – Ricky Runnels 903-738-3054
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
The Henderson Christmas Parade will be held on Dec 1, 2022 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:
Kaitlyn Smith
City of Henderson Civic Center Coordinator
903-392-8232
November -18th-20th , 2022
The Magic of Christmas Hallmark Style
Christmas Open House in Historic Downtown.
Contact Kaitlin Smith 
City of Henderson Main Street Coordinator
www.mainstreethenderson.com 903-392- 0691
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 -2021 Season
Show Dates to be announced later due to Covid 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