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October 2014
Historic Walking Tours

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Photo Credit: Tracy Pinkston
Come hear the stories and see the sights of Texas' oldest town every Saturday in October, excluding SFA Homecoming Weekend (October 25.) The historic downtown walking tours offer a glimpse into what life was like in Nacogdoches during the late 1800's to early 1900's and feature historical landmarks, such as the last remaining Caddo Indian Mound, the Sterne-Hoya Museum, the Old Opera House and more. Tours depart from the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main, at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $3 and may be purchased the day of the tour. For more information, please visit www.visitnacogdoches.org.
 

Visitor Center, 200 E. Main
October 4, 11 & 18, 2014
SFA Lumberjack Football

Lumberjack Football kicked off last month, but we still have some great games ahead! Check out the schedule for the upcoming months and make plans to be in Nacogdoches to support the Lumberjacks! Axe 'em!

10/4      SFA vs. Central Arkansas
10/25    SFA vs. Southeastern La.*
11/15    SFA vs. Abilene Christian
11/22    SFA vs. Northwestern State

To purchase your tickets, please click here.

*Homecoming Weekend - Click here for a list of events.
 

Homer Bryce Stadium
October 4- November 22, 2014
Pineywoods Fair

Pineywoods Fair
Photo Credit: Tammy Scates
Enjoy yummy cotton candy, corn dogs, carnival rides, games, shows and more at the annual Pineywoods Fair October 7-12. Admission is $5.00 per person and may be purchased at the gate or here. Children 3 and under are free. For more information, please call (936) 564-0849 or visit  www.nacexpo.net
Nacogdoches County Expo Center
October 7-12, 2014
Blast from the Past

4th annual blast from the past
Step back in time at the 6th Annual Blast from the Past on October 11th 9 am - 2 pm. This family friendly event features Flintknapping, Artifact Identification, Oxen and Gin Pole demonstration, Pottery Making, Rock Painting, Natural weaving and dyeing demonstration, Antique toys demonstration, Knot tying and Dutch Oven cooking. Admission is free. For more information, please contact Nacogodches Historic Sites at (936)560-4441.
Festival Park
October 11, 2014
Jaycees Haunted House

Jaycees Haunted House
Photo Credit: The Daily Sentinel

Down dark corridors and in blood-spattered rooms lurk a chainsaw-toting Jason, Grim Reaper and other ghouls at the Nacogdoches Jaycees Haunted House. The annual event will be held October 27-31 at the Nacogdoches County Expo and offers safe, hair raising fun for individuals, groups and families.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the event. For more information, please click here. 

Nacogdoches County Expo
October 27-31, 2014

Ghosts of Millard's Crossing

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On Halloween night from 6 pm to 8 pm the spirits of the people who once occupied the homes of the popular historical attraction, Millard's Crossing, come alive and tell their stories. The annual event also features a hayride, face painting, a cupcake walk, taffy pull, games, schoolhouse lessons, live music and an occasional visit from the headless horseman! The event is fun for children of all ages! Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Be sure to come dressed in your Halloween costume and don't forget to bring a bag for all the candy the spirits will be handing out! For more information, please click here.

Millard's Crossing Historic Village
October 31, 2014
Big Nac Music Festival Tickets

Soul Track Mind
Get your tickets to one of the hottest upcoming events for 2015! The Big Nac Music Festival will be held March 5-8, 2015 and will feature over 40 bands across multiple genres in 4 downtown venues. Discounted early bird tickets are $40 until November 30th and may be purchased online starting mid-September. For more information, please click here.


Live Music


Upcoming Shows
 
10/2 Aaron Watson - Banita Creek Hall
10/2 Charles Gavin horn recital - Cole Concert Hall
10/3 Richard Wangler bass trombone recital - Cole Concert Hall
10/3 Catharine Lysinger piano recital - Cole Concert Hall
10/3 Johnny Riley - The Liberty Bell
10/3 Tracy Byrd - Banita Creek Hall
10/4 Jed Crisp - The Liberty Bell
10/4 Scott LaGraff & TiWei Chen - Cole Concert Hall
10/5 Jun Qian clarinet recital - Cole Concert Hall
10/7 Deb Scott trombone recital - Cole Concert Hall 
10/9 Blackberry Smoke - The Banita Creek Hall 
10/9 Chris Young - William R. Johnson Coliseum
10/10 Casey Donahew Band - Banita Creek Hall 
10/10 Song Swarm w/ MOC, Plank & Pie - The Liberty Bell
10/11 Dustin Becker - The Liberty Bell
10/11 John Anderson - Banita Creek Hall
10/15 J.D. Salas tuba recital - Cole Concert Hall
10/16 Cody Johnson Band - Banita Creek Hall
10/17 Eka Gogichashvili violin recital - Cole Concert Hall 
10/17 Drew Kennedy - The Liberty Bell 
10/18 Keith Whitton - The Liberty Bell 
10/18 Stoney LaRue - Banita Creek Hall 
10/19 Evgeni Raychev cello recital - Cole Concert Hall
10/22 Octuba Fest - Cole Concert Hall
10/23 Josh Abbott Band - Banita Creek Hall
10/24 Nac Pac Jazz Trio - The Liberty Bell
10/25 Brandon Ryder - Banita Creek Hall
10/25 Country Willie Edwards - The Liberty Bell
10/27 "The Lieder of Richard Strauss" w/ Ron Petti & SFA Voice Faculty - Cole Concert Hall
10/31 Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys - The Liberty Bell 


 
For a complete list of events, check out our calendar.