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Immerse yourself in a 4 day musical expression while surrounded by the charm and beauty of historical downtown Marshall. Jeans ‘N Classics, held each September, showcases the diversity of center stage music that makes this town so unique. The festival is a partnership product of the Marshall Regional Arts Council and the Marshall Symphony Orchestra.
From March to November, the second Saturday of each month is extra special in downtown Marshall. The event combines food, shopping, art, musical entertainment and classic cars. Shopping begins at 9 am when vendors open for business along N Washington Ave. Second Saturday features an ever-changing array of merchandise and Marshalls downtown shops and resturants offer food and dring throughout the day as well as unique gift and home furnishings, antiques, linens and fashion clothing and accessories. The Rusty Lug Nutz car club hosts the car show and cruise night beginning at 5 pm. Musical entertainment kicks off at 7 pm with Twilight Tunes in Telegraph Park. Call the Marshall Visitors Center for more information.
Each fall the annual Fire Ant Festival, held by the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, takes place in historic Downtown Marshall. The Fire Ant Festival will feature over 100 vendors, festival food, live performances, crazy contests and family outdoor favorites such as the Tour de FireAnt, Fire Ant 5K & Kids K followed by a massive bubble party! The fun continues until 9 pm. The festival features zany contests such as “Chicken Chunkin” , the famous Fire Ant Calling Contest, The miss Fire Ant Scholarship Pageant, The diaper derby, Lip Sync Contests for both kids and adults alike, Fire Ant Festival Dog contest & parade, washer tournaments, and the Canson Westmorland United Way Soap Box Derby. The festival is wacky, crazy and an all around good time!
Thousands of white lights will illuminate the 1901 Harrision County Courthouse and downtown Marshall during Wonderland of lights 33rd year this holiday season. Following tradition, attendees will be able to enjoy carriage rides, train rides, carousel rides as well as going for a spin on the outdoor ice skaing rink. A true treasure, Santa’s Village, is a collection of tiny homes that will be open throughout the course of the festival and will run until December 23rd, when Santa heads back to the North Poll. Children of all ages will delight in building their very own toy train, decorating a cookie in the North Poll Bakery and of course visiting the the big man himself! Each weekend will feature a special Saturday event including Wassail Walk, the Jingle Bell Run, Lighted Christmas Parade, Outdoor Christmas Market, Wonderland of Sites historical tour and more. The festival kicks off with a lighting ceremony the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and will run Tuesday-Sunday until December 30th. For more information, contact the Main Street office or stop by the Visitors Center at 211 North Washington Ave.
A group of locals who gather weekly at Telegraph Park in downtown to have a musical conversation. The music typically begins about 6 pm each Monday night.
The Marshall Symphony has entertained East Texas audiences for more than half-a century. Conducted by Kermit Poling, the orchestra holds classical and pop performances at the Marshall Convention Center and the Ornelas Spiritual Life Center on the ETBU campus as well as other venues throughout the Marshall area.
Double-decker night club with full food service. Sports theme upstairs, music scene downstairs with outdoor sitting areas.
Live music is performed every Friday and Saturday at the restaurant where “Texas meets Cajun cuisine” Located near downtown, the restaurant has an outdoor patio where a variety of singers and songwriters perform original music and old favorites.
Spontaneity of expression develops as children apply their own designs to the carpeted walls; selected safe manipulatives, books, and toys appeal to all ages. Surrounded by art in the Discovery Room, learning is fun. As with all of the Michelson’s programs, no fee is charged for the use of the Discovery Room.
The “ART” Event is an art studio teaching art lessons and parties using our Patented Art GPS method at studio in Marshall, Texas and venue partners.