Scheduled Events

January Main Street Lufkin Membership Drive:

Main Street Lufkin membership drive. Revenue from members goes toward a variety of downtown improvements projects, such as landscaping, murals, and façade enhancement grants. Membership revenue is never spent on administrative cost.

Downtown Hoe Down; April 18, 2009

Hoe Down is a street festival held each spring in downtown Lufkin. Events include arts and crafts sales, entertainment, food, a classic car show, children's games, bed races, wrestling and more. The Parade will kick off the Festival at 10:00 am in downtown.  Parade application and Vendor Application

October Entertainment in the Park:

Main Street Lufkin is proud to present "Entertainment in the Park" each Friday in April and October. A variety of music groups entertain during the noon lunch hour. All performances are from 12 - 1 p.m. in Cotton Square Park in Downtown Lufkin!

June 14, 2009 Flag Day:

A celebration of patriotism observed on Flag Day across the USA and held in Lufkin in Louis Bronaugh Park across from City Hall. An annual program is conducted with speakers and entertainment, and the raising of the flag.

October 31st, 2009 Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat:

Downtown Merchants offer area children (12 and under) a safe and fun opportunity to trick-or-treat.  Over 1,500 attend the event. Businesses decorate and give candy to area children.  Participating businesses are awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the best window decoration and employee participation.
 

Main Street Annual lighted Christmas Parade
Second Tuesday in December at 6:00 pm.

Traditionally planned on the evening in conjunction with the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony and other downtown holiday activities, the Annual Christmas Parade helps usher in the festive season. Over 200 entries parade through the downtown area. Prizes are awarded for the best commercial and non-commercial floats.

To place an entry in the parade contact the Main Street office at 936-633-0205.


Year-round attractions can be enjoyed in downtown Lufkin. These include Historic Walking Tour which starts in Cotton Square Heritage Park; Colorful Historic Murals, Unique dining Experiences and Specialty Shopping.