Parrott Park in Lindale Texas is beginning their second year of annual events and they are kicking it off right with the bigger and better. They asked us to publish this for anyone in East Texas to see. This is a great park and event, I highly recommend you bring out the whole family for this truly unique park and day!
2nd Annual
PIONEER DAY
Parrott Park
Saturday April 7th 2012
10am – 4pm
2900 S. Main St.
Lindale, TX
Including:
- Petting Zoo “Country Critters from Shawnee Creek Ranch” featuring all your favorite furry friends!
- Easter Egg Hunt @ 1pm for Children age 12 and under! Hosted by local celebrity Bryan Houston
- The EASTER BUNNY will be here!
- Brookshires Wildlife Museum & Smith County Historical Society will be on site with displays!
- Blacksmith Demonstrations by Shadowhawk Blades!
- Character actors in period costumes give tours!
- Equipment demonstrations!
- Doc Wilkes wandering magician!
- Wild West Shoot out! Performed by “The Outsiders” of Crossbrand Cowboy Church !
- Cowboy Poet Larry Sheppard- entertaining with poetry and stories!
- Food & Drink Vendors on Site! & Picnic tables available!
- Face Painting and Carnival style Games for the kids to enjoy!
- Gift Shop will be open with new items!
- Live Music to sing along or dance to!
- LIVE BANDS:
Dulcimer in Praise – Celtic/Mountain/Gospel Band – 10am to 12noon
Bongo & The Point – Oldies & Goodies – 10am to 11:45am at the chapel
Percy Wang – Violinist Extraordinaire – 12noon to 2pm
Joyful Noise – Mountain Bluegrass Band – 2pm to 4pm
Sharon Gehring – Mountain Dulcimer Artist – various times ALL DAY!
FREE! To attend!
And for an additional Hoot & Holler….check out our sister museum….
THE HISTORIC McCLENDON HOUSE LIVING HISTORY TOURS!
806 W. HOUSTON ST.
TYLER, TX 75701
Saturday, March 24, 31, & April 7, 2012
6:30pm until 9:30pm
Guided tours and short performed skits by actors in period costumes bring history alive as they portray influential historic residents of the 130 year old famous home including White House correspondent Sarah McClendon. Tours last about 45min and begin every 15min. Blacksmith demonstrations on the lawn and more! $10 adults, children 12 and under FREE! Bring your camera! All proceeds go towards repair and upkeep of the home. Thank you for your support! And please help spread the word!
Also look forward to our 1st ever Arts & Crafts day Saturday May 19th!
And last our friends at …
Hollywood Theaters asked us to let you know about their new “Half Off Tuesdays!” Where ticket prices are just $3.00 before 3pm, only $2.25 between 3pm and 6pm, and $4.00 after 6pm! And hot dogs are $1.50 all day!
Thanks!
George Jones
Parrott Park
Hollywood Theaters
McClendon House
Jericho’s Books
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