2008
Huntsville - Walker County Annual Events**Note: Dates subject to change; call Visitors Center for more events and information.FebruaryRocky Raccoon 100 Mile Endurance Run
February 2 - Huntsville State ParkThis is an annual run held at the Huntsville State Park. For registration information contact the website at: www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyRaccoon.html MarchGeneral Sam Houston's Birthday & Texas Independence Celebration
March 2Activities are held at the Sam Houston Museum and Oakwood Cemetery. Walker County Fair, Rodeo & Barbeque Cookoff
March 29 Apr 6
Phone: (936) 291-8763Activities are planned for the whole week: Barbeque cookoff, Pro Rodeo events, livestock exhibits, carnival, contests & dances.
www.walkercountyfair.com Hogs Hunt 50K/25K Trail Run
March 31 Huntsville State ParkA run through the trails of the state park. For more information visit the website at www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com April13th Annual Herb Festival
April 12 - City Hall GroundsPhone: (936) 295-7009
Garden Club will sell homemade breads, herbs, plants and garden related items also for sale. Held on the City Hall grounds. May21st Annual General Sam Houston Folk Festival 20th Anniversary
May 2-4 Phone: (936) 294-1832
Celebration of life and times of General Sam Houston. Life-skill demonstrations, authentic 19th century dress, continuous entertainment, hands-on children's activities. www.SamHouston.Memorial.Museum 7th Annual Airing of the Quilts
May 3 - Downtown HuntsvillePhone (936) 577-4818
More than 300 quilts for display and sale draped through downtown. Food, games, music and vendors. www.tallpinesquiltguild.com JuneJuneteenth Celebration
Closest Saturday before the 19th of June
June 14Phone: (936) 291-4660
A celebration of emancipation. Activities planned at the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Center. JulyOld Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 4th - Downtown SquarePhone: (936) 295-8113
Activities, contests, and fireworks at Kate Barr Ross Park.www.huntsvilletx.gov AugustStan Musial World Series,
August SHSU Don Sanders
Baseball Stadium
August 13-17
Phone: (936) 295-8113
American Amatuer Baseball Association brings this tournament to Huntsville. Teams from all over the US, Canada and Puerto rico compete for the series title.www.smws.us SeptemberSaint Josephs Catholic Church Bazaar
Labor Day Sunday
September 2 New WaverlyPhone: (936) 344-6104
This all day event includes a bazaar, dinner and dance. 5th Annual Huntsville Antique Show
September 20-21 - Walker County FairgroundsPhone: (936) 436-0265
This event draws 100 plus vendors from the surrounding areas emphasizing antiques and collectibles. www.anitschintime.com Huntsville Classic Mountain Bike Race
September 15-16 - Huntsville State ParkPhone: (281) 440-6100
Cross country mountain bike race, features Kids Kup and Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall cup races. www.TMBRA.org October34th Annual Fair on the Square
First Saturday in October
October 4 - Downtown SquarePhone: (936) 295-8113 or (800) 289-0389
Arts and crafts show on the restored historic downtown square with entertainment throughout the day. Take a stroll around the square and discover what 300+ vendors have to offer.http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us 30th Annual Huntsville 1/2 Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
October SHSU Kinesiology CenterPhone: (936) 295-4291
Event that sponsors local charities and sponsored by the Seven Hills Running Club. Over 500 participants from Southeast Texas attend this event. For more information visit the Seven Hills Running Club website at: http://www.7hills.us. Rocky Raccoon 50K/25K Trail Runs
October 27 Huntsville State ParkPhone: (903) 894-3788
Second largest trail running event in Texas held at Huntsville State Park. For more information visit the website www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com. Scare on the Square
October 31 - Downtown HuntsvillePhone: (936) 295-2150
Trick or treating around the Square, along with games, food and drink. NovemberSt. Thomas Catholic Church Bazaar
November Walker County FairgroundsPhone: (936) 436-9151
Dance on Friday night, bazaar includes food, games, auction, bingo, arts and craft vendors. DecemberJourney Through Bethlehem
December - Walker County FairgroundsPhone: (936) 295-7459
The fairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born. Lions Club Christmas Parade
December - TBA Phone: (936) 291-5920
The annual Christmas parade with Santa followed by the lighting of the courthouse Christmas Tree Sunmart Endurance Run
December - Huntsville State Park Phone: (936) 295-5644
50 Mile and 50 K Endurance Run at the Huntsville State Park. Largest in the U.S. over a marathon in distance. www.rogersoler.com | 
