Mid February through Early March
Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens

The birth of Spring is beautifully displayed each year when the daffodils are in bloom. Open to the public free of charge, from 10 A.M. to 4 P. M., seven days a week during blooming season. Located 6 miles south of Gladewater, and about 6 miles north of I-20 (Hwy 271 exit), just off of CR 3104. For more detailed information and directions call 903/845-5501. (For group tour information call 903/845-5780). Sponsored by the Helen Lee Foundation.

April 19th-21st
East Texas Gusher Days (22nd Annual)

Enjoy a variety of events revolving around the nostalgia of the Oil Boom Days! A Golf Tournament (April 19), Kick-Off Luncheon and Street Dance (April 20), Heritage Parade, Bass Tournament, Chili Cook-off, Antique Car Show, Hip Hop Amusements, Brownie Bowl Lick-Off, live musical entertainment, arts & crafts, food concessions and commercial area. Sponsored by the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce. (Booth space reservations call 845-5501 or 1-800-627-0315).

May 12th
Apron Strings: Ties to the Past (3rd Annual)

Join us Mothers Day weekend as we look at the history of the apron .from necessity to accessory ….And honor those who wore them.. The Antique District will be lined with fabulous vintage aprons which will no doubt bring back memories sure to warm our hearts.

June 6th-9th
Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo (70th Annual)

Since 1937, Gladewater has featured one of the best known, nationally sanctioned PRCA rodeos in America—featuring a lavish parade and chuck wagon cook-off, street dance (June 2), Cowboy Prayer Breakfast (June 3), and 4 days of old-west style, bronco-busting rodeo. For reservations (after Memorial Day) call 903/845-5126. Sponsored by the Gladewater Rodeo Association.
www.gladewaterrodeo.com