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THE STATUE

“A Tribute to Courage” the Sam Houston Statue was designed and constructed by artist David Adickes. He dedicated the statue to the City of Huntsville on October 22, 1994. It is the world’s tallest statue of an American Hero at 67 feet tall on a 10 foot sunset granite base.


CONTACT

Sam Houston Statue
Visitor Center

P.O. Box 1230
Huntsville, TX 77342

cschmitt@chamber.huntsville.tx.us

 

Upcoming Events for 2008

**Note: Dates subject to change; call Visitors Center for more events and information.

February

  • Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Endurance Run
    February 2 – Huntsville State Park
    This is an annual run held at the Huntsville State Park. For registration information contact the website at: www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyRaccoon.html
  • March

  • General Sam Houston's Birthday & Texas Independence Celebration
    March 2
    Activities are held at the Sam Houston Museum and Oakwood Cemetery.
  • April

  • Walker County Fair & Rodeo & Barbeque Cookoff
    March 29-April 6
    Last Weekend in March-First Weekend in April
    Phone: (936) 291-8763
    Activities are planned for the whole week: Barbeque cookoff, Pro Rodeo events, livestock exhibits, carnival, contests & dances. http//www.walkercountyfair.com


  • Hog’s Hunt 50K/25K Trail Run
    March 31 – Huntsville State Park
    A run through the trails of the state park. For more information visit the website at www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com


  • 13th Annual Herb Festival
    April 12 - City Hall Grounds

    Phone: (936) 436-1017
    Garden Club will sell homemade breads, herbs, plants and garden related items also for sale. Held on the City Hall grounds.
  • May

  • 21st Annual General Sam Houston Folk Festival
    May 2-4

    Phone: (936) 294-1832
    Celebration of life and times of General Sam Houston. Life-skill demonstrations, authentic 19th century dress, continuous entertainment, hands-on children's activities. www.SamHouston.Memorial.Museum


  • 7th Annual Airing of the Quilts
    May 3 - Downtown Huntsville

    Phone (936) 577-4818
    More than 300 quilts for display and sale draped throughout downtown. Food, games, music and vendors. www.tallpinesquiltguild.com


  • June

  • Juneteenth Celebration
    Closest Saturday before the 19th of June
    June 14

    Phone: (936) 291-1626
    A celebration of emancipation. Activities planned at the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Center.


  • July

  • Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
    July 4- Downtown Square

    Phone: 936-295-8113
    Activities, contests, and fireworks at Kate Barr Ross Park.


  • August

  • Stan Musial World Series,
    August – SHSU Don Sanders
    Baseball Stadium

    Phone: (936) 295-8113
    American Amatuer Baseball Association brings this tournament to Huntsville. Teams from all over the US, Canada and Puerto rico compete for the series title. www.smws.us
  • September

  • Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church Bazaar
    Labor Day Sunday
    September 2 – New Waverly

    Phone: (936) 344-6104
    This all day event includes a bazaar, dinner and dance.


  • 5th Annual Huntsville Antique Show
    September 20-21 - Walker County Fairgrounds

    Phone: (936) 436-0265
    This event draws 100 plus vendors from the surrounding areas emphasizing antiques and collectibles. www.anitschintime.com


  • Huntsville Classic Mountain Bike Race
    September - Huntsville State Park

    Phone: (281) 295-5644
    Cross country mountain bike race, features Kid’s Kup and Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall cup races. www.TMBRA.org


  • October

  • 34th Annual Fair on the Square
    First Saturday in October
    October 4 - Downtown Square

    Phone: (936) 295-8113 or (800) 289-0389
    Arts & crafts show on the restored historic downtown square with entertainment throughout the day. Take a stroll around the square and discover what 300+ vendors have to offer. http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us


  • 30th Annual Huntsville ˝ Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
    October  – SHSU Kinesiology Center

    Phone: (936) 295-4291
    Event that benefits local charities and sponsored by the Seven Hills Running Club. Over 500 participants from Southeast Texas attend this event. For more information visit the Seven Hills Running Club web site at: http://www.7hills.us.


  • Rocky Raccoon 50K/25K Trail Runs
    October 27 – Huntsville State Park

    Phone: (903) 894-3788
    Second largest trail running event in Texas held at Huntsville State Park. For more information visit the website www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com.


  • Scare on the Square
    October 31 - Downtown Huntsville

    Phone: (936) 295-2150
    Trick or treating around the Square, games, food and drink. www.huntsvillemainstreet.com
  • November

  • St. Thomas Catholic Church Bazaar
    November - Walker County Fairgrounds

    Phone: (936) 436-9151
    Dance on Friday night, bazaar includes food, games, auction, bingo, arts and crafts vendors.


  • December

  • Journey Through Bethlehem
    December TBA - Walker County Fairgrounds

    Phone: (936) 295-7459
    The fairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born.


  • Lion’s Club Christmas Parade
    Throughout the month of December
    December - TBA

    Phone: (936) 291-5920
    The annual Christmas parade with Santa followed by the lighting of the courthouse Christmas Tree


  • Sunmart Endurance Run
    December  - Huntsville State Park
    Second Saturday in December

    Phone: (936) 295-5644
    50 Mile and 50 K Endurance Run at the Huntsville State Park. Largest in the U.S. over a marathon in distance. www.rogersoler.com
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