Go Local this Weekend in Palestine

The Palestine Farmer's Market will kick off this Saturday in the Palestine Main Street District.  The pavilion, located at 825 W. Spring Street, will be open Monday-Sunday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Strawberry Jam - Palestine, Texas Farmer's Market

Local Farmer - Palestine, Texas

If you enjoy wine & the Piney Woods of East Texas, make sure to check out the Anderson County Wine Trail.  

Anderson County Wine Trail - Palestine, Texas

Granny Muffin Wines
This winery features a variety of red, white, blush, dessert wines made in house by juices from all around the world. The winery is located at 301 W. Oak St. For more information call 903-729-1262 or visit www.GrannyMuffinWines.com.

Sweet Dreams Winery
This small country winery just outside of Palestine specializes in sweet old-fashioned wines made from Texas produce. Located at 2549 ACR 441. For more information, call 903-549-2027 or visit www.SweetDreamsWinery.com.

Texas Vineyard & Smokehaus

This winery has a variety of twelve wines that are made from Texas produce. Located at 2442 ACR 2133. For more information, call 903-538-2950 or visit www.TexasVineyard.org.

Rail Fan Photographers will have an opportunity this Saturday to capture photos of the recently restored 1917 Magma Arizona Railroad #7 at the Texas State Railroad.   

1917 Magma Arizona Railroad # 7
Photo by the Texas State Railroad

This steam engine, featured in the movie How the West Was Won, will also soon be featured the first two Wednesday's in May at 7pm in the season finale of the hit NBC TV show Revolution.

For a full schedule of events, check out www.visitpalestine.com or download the free 'Palestine, TX' mobile app for Iphone and Android.  

About Palestine, Texas: Palestine is a charming East Texas town that boasts more than 1,800 historic sites, including the Main Street District. Home to the Texas State Railroad and Dogwood Trails, Palestine is graced with stately homes, gorgeous scenic drives and a Texas friendly welcome that offers a true Southern experience.