Celebrate Mom, Eat BBQ, and Live Music In Tyler This Weekend

(Mix 93-1)  It is a big weekend for East Texans - not only is it Mother's Day weekend, but it's also a big weekend for barbecue and live country music lovers, it's Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival weekend in Tyler.

The barbecue festival, paired with live music featuring Texas Country artists, will converge upon the new Park of East Texas on the west side of Tyler. More than 20 of the best barbecue joints from around the state of Texas will be on site sampling their barbecue, ribs, chicken, pork, and more.

While festival goers are sampling some of the best smoked meats in Texas, they'll also be entertained with live music from the Texas Country music scene. Hope you have tickets already, because for the 11th year in a row, it is a SOLD OUT event.

While this event is taking place in a new venue, because of all the construction that is happening in downtown Tyler with the new courthouse project, there are other things happening in town as well.

Remember Mom on Sunday for Mother's Day. While she would enjoy a day to herself, free of questions, cleaning, and cooking, she would love to hear from you. Pick up the phone and give your mom a call, and if she's at home with you, reward her.

Give her a card, maybe some flowers, and a day of relaxation.

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Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas.

For more information or to purchase tickets to listed ticketed events, click or tap on the event name to be redirected to their official page or website.

Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival

Saturday 12n-12m
State Hwy. 64 West - Tyler

This festival is all about barbecue and music! Celebrating its 11th year in Tyler, the Red Dirt BBQ + Music Festival will feature smoked meats from some of the best BBQ joints from around the great state of Texas!

Once the sun starts to set in Tyler, the live music kicks in from some of the biggest names in Red Dirt country music.

This is a ticketed, sold-out event. For more information on the Red Dirt BBQ + Music Festival, be sure to check out the site.

Piney Woods Wine Festival

Friday and Saturday
Cannery Row (E North St) - Lindale

Uncork the fun at this wine festival in Lindale that has live music, an arts and crafts fair, vendors, and wine on tap for everyone.

Tops In Texas PRCA Rodeo

Thursday - Saturday
Mulberry St - Jacksonville

The 63rd annual Tops in Texas Rodeo in Jacksonville features top contenders and world champion specialty acts. Great fun for the whole family! This is a ticketed event for the Friday and Saturday rodeos.

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Belt and Hoses Fishing Tournament

Saturday @ 5a
Ruby Ln - Frankston

This is a fundraising event for the Coffee City Fire Department. The fishing tournament will be held at the Lake Palestine Marina in Frankston off Hwy. 155. There is a participation fee to participate in the tournament.

Plant Sale & Market Day

Saturday 8a-3p
E Hubbard St - Lindale

On Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend in May, the library sells a variety of plants and trees in our Community Room from 8 am-3 pm. It’s best to come early, as the items go quickly! You won’t find better prices in town! We are thankful for our local nurseries that donate the plants each year.

100% of the proceeds go directly to the library.

Smith County Master Gardeners will be on site to help you with your questions, so please bring your curiosity!
We will additionally have vendors (of all types!) this year, inside and outside!

Reklaw Trade Day

Saturday 9a-3pm
US 84 - Reklaw

Enjoy the day browsing flea market finds, repurposed and refurbished furniture, antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts, woodwork & jewelry, and various product distributors. Find more antiques and uniques inside The Store. Old-fashioned candy, gourmet goodies, toys, Texas-themed items, and the Concession Stand can be found inside The Garage. Sit back and relax while you people-watch or enjoy our yard-game area. We have something for everyone and hope to see you there!

2025 Spring Rider Exhibition

Saturday 9a - 12:30p
Bascom Rd - Whitehouse

Celebrate the incredible journey of our riders during this special spring-to-summer event! Join us for Faith in Motion: Riding with a Purpose joyful showcase of horsemanship, growth, and resilience. Participants will demonstrate the skills they've built throughout the season.

This event is free and open to families, friends, and our Starbrite community. Come enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and the magic of the barn!

Noonday Spring Market

Saturday 10a - 2p
CR 196 - Noondady

JOIN YOUR LOCAL CRAFTERS, BAKERS, MAKERS, AND FARMERS FOR FAMILY FUN AND SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY PLENTY OF FAMILY FUN, FOOD TRUCKS, FUN FOR THE KIDDOS, AND PLANT SWAP!!! ADVERTISED BY NONE OTHER THAN OUR LOCAL 101.5 KNUE RADIO STATION

COME OUT AND SUPPORT ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL LOCAL VENDORS AND THE WONDERFUL LOCAL NOONDAY COMMUNITY

Union Grove FFA Alumni Annual Crawfish Boil

Saturday @ 5p
W Upshur Ave - Gladewater

Come support the Union Grove FFA and have all you can eat crawfish, fried fish, and fixings with a little something sweet to finish it off! We’ll have Cold beer and live entertainment! And LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION!! 100% of the funds raised benefit the Union Grove FFA.