Wildflower Trails Festival

Wildflowers at Their Best!

Wildflower Trails of Texas is a celebration at the start of the wildflower blooming season. The Wildflower Trails of Texas consists of the triangle created by Texas Highways 49, 155, and 11 between Hughes Springs, Avinger, and Linden. Wildflowers framed by stately pines and oaks line the highways of the Wildflower Trails. There are literally thousands of different varieties of wildflowers naturally occurring in the area. Although the blooming of wildflowers is unpredictable, the last full weekend in April has proven to be one of the most beautiful. While driving around the Wildflower Trails, stop in the towns of Linden, Avinger, and Hughes Springs where the red (crimson clover) carpet has been rolled out for all the visitors. The only thing that outshines the beauty of the Wildflower Trails is the friendliness of its people.

April 22-23 , 2011 will be the 41st Annual Wildflower Trails Of Texas Festival in Linden, Texas, so mark your calendar. The community celebrates the beauty and abundance of spring wildflowers such as the yellow fringed orchid, lobelia, coral bean, coreopsis, Indian paint brush, phlox and many others. Drive the area to see these beauties. The festival features wildflower displays, flower show, window decorations, arts and crafts vendors, food, music, art show, quilt show, 5K Run, old-fashioned cake walk, horseshoe tournament, auto show, parade, and much more. Visit www.lindenwildflowertrails.com for more information.

Dates: April 22-23, 2011

Annual Cass County Championship Rodeo

Cass County Championship Rodeo, Inc. is presenting this professional, sanctioned rodeo with contestants from all professional rodeo circuits nationwide. Special rodeo feature will be a “Critter Scramble” where children scramble for ducks, chickens, piglets, baby goats, etc., and take home what they catch! A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Cass County 4H. Paid adult admission, children under 6 years free.  Presented by the Cass County Championship Rodeo Association, an IRS-designated 501c3 corporation, the rodeo is held at the Cass County Rodeo Grounds on Texas Highway 8 in Linden.

Dates: April 29-30, 2011

Big Bird Crawfish Boil

An annual fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the crawfish boil is dedicated each year to local residents who left this world too early. It is an all day event which includes live music & entertainment, a horseshoe tournament, an auction, and lots of great food. From Linden, exit State Highway 155 at the city limit sign and drive 4.3 miles south on County Road 1617. 10am until everyone is worn out. Crawfish are served at noon.

Date: May 21, 2011

Aaron "T-Bone" Walker Blues Fest

Daddy of the Blues . T-Bone Walker was born on May 28, 1910 in Linden, Texas as the only son of Rance and Movelia Walker. A blend of African-American and Cherokee heritage, the Walkers lived in the Bear Creek Community near Linden. T-Bone's biography is located on this website under the musicians & museums listing.

Linden's Music City Texas Theater and the Linden Economic Development Corporation developed theT-Bone Walker Blues Fest as a living memorial to this native son who became an icon in the world of music.  This is a celebration of The Blues that will bring music lovers together in this birthplace of musical giants.  Proceeds generated by the 2011 festival will be shared with the operations of the Fairview Community Center, and the Music City Texas Theater.  These IRS-designated 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporations are devoted to improving the quality of life of the Linden community, and enhancing the arts in Cass County.  

The 2006 - 2010 festivals showcased the artistry of: 

Keb' Mo, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball,  David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Jimmie Vaughan, Gary "Whitey Johnson" Nicholson, Guitar Shorty, Bugs Henderson & the Shuffle Kings, Stephen Bruton, Malford Milligan, TuTu Jones, Betty Lewis & the Executives, Buddy Flett & The Bluebirds, Wes Jeans, Dee Dee Williams, Diddley Squat Band, Bobbie Oliver & Jam City Revue, Duffy Bishop Band, T. Graham Brown, Tyler Dow Bryant, Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy, Kirby Kelley, K. M. Williams, Howard Starling & the Groove Yard Band, Marquise Knox, Dan Sanchez & the Kings of Pleasure, AJ & the Two Tone Blues Band,Bernie Pearl, Howell & Caskey, the Kesler Brothers, 19th Street Red, Coyote Blue, The Blues Specialists, Dorothy "Miss Blues" Ellis, Big Red & the Soul Benders, Pocket Change, Dave Almond & Trey Johnson, Kayla Reeves, Colton O'Neill Band, and Matt "Mojo" Tedder,  “The Blooze Bros”, Joe Jonas Band, and Emily Elbert.

The 2011 Festival is scheduled for June 17-18, 2011.  The performer lineup will be announced at a later date.  The 2011 Fest will be honored by Bernita Walker, T-Bone's daughter and members of her family.  The two-days of music will be supported by on-site food and vendors.

A lineup of artists, times, rules of conduct and ticket information may be obtained at: www.tbonewalkerbluesfest.com.

The festival is sanctioned by the Estate of T-Bone Walker. 

For tickets or information call 903-756-7774

DATES: JUNE 17-18, 2011

Annual Cass County Cowboy Gathering

Cass County Cowboy Gathering, is presented by the Cass County Championship Rodeo Association.  This is a working ranch rodeo.  The scored events include Wild Cow Milking, Branding, Team Roping and Mugging.  An unscored event of Ranch Bronc Riding will be presented.

There will be several special events for the kids - two “Critter Scrambles” where children scramble for ducks, chickens, piglets, baby goats, etc., and take home what they catch! One event is for kids age 5 and under and one for kids ten and under. 

Vendors and Linden Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored kids activities will start at 9am.  A kids stickhorse rodeo will be at 5pm, kids mutton busting at 6pm and the working ranch rodeo will start at 7:30pm

A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Cass County 4H. Paid adult admission - $8; children 6 - 12 are $4; and children age 5 and under will be free.  The rodeo is held at the Cass County Rodeo Grounds on Texas Highway 8 in Linden.

Dates: September 11, 2011