OCTOBER 13-16, 2016 TYLER, TEXAS www. Queen Mallory Kristine Curtis
2016 Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community. Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events - the Queen s Coronation, the Rose Show, the Queen s Tea, the Rose Parade - all amidst a backdrop of brilliant roses as vibrant and colorful as the community they represent. We invite you to join us this year as the City of Roses celebrates its 83rd annual Texas Rose Festival October 13-16, 2016. FESTIVAL OFFICIALS: President: Mr. Kenneth S. Waits Executive Vice President, Coronation: Mr. Raymond W. Cozby III Vice President, Rose Show: Mr. William Bradly Curtis Vice President, Men s Luncheon: Mr. Britton P. Brookshire Treasurer: Mr. Bruce Faulkner Stutters President: Mr. Edwin Holt Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Melissa Jackson Executive Director: Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Ballard ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES: Order of the Rose: Mr. Harry Caserta, President Texas Rose Research Foundation: Mr. Cary Nix Attendants to the Queen (L-R): Samuel Thomas Bochow, Owen Cash Harrison, Lucy Elizabeth Wolf, Ella Rose Embry, Louise Corwin McCain, Jacqueline May Jackson, Michael William Martin III, Leighton Lou Wedell. Pictured with Mary-Birdsong Gabriel, Mr. Ken Waits and Queen Mallory Curtis The Curtis Family (L-R): Queen Mallory, Mr. and Mrs. William Bradly Curtis and Will The Gabriel Family, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Gabriel and Duchess of the Texas Rose Festival Mary-Birdsong Gabriel
THE ROSE SHOW TYLER ROSE MUSEUM LOCATION: Tyler, Texas 75702 DATES AND HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 13 - Sat., Oct. 15 Noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 The Rose Show is an exquisite display of over 8,000 rose blooms paired with the theme Museum of the Majestic that is sure to be the most amazing Rose Show yet! This event is free to the public and open for viewing during the Texas Rose Festival. LOCATION: Tyler, Texas 75702 HOURS: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on Sunday and Mondays November through Mid-March) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. During the Texas Rose Festival, museum will remain open until 5 p.m. The Tyler Rose Museum was developed to preserve and display the history of Tyler s Rose Growing Industry and the Texas Rose Festival. The Texas Rose Festival history and memorabilia is housed in the museum featuring fabulous costumes and items acquired since the first festival in 1933. The Texas Rose Festival is to this day a volunteer based organization that promotes pride of Tyler and Smith County and the Rose Growers Industry.
83RD ANNUAL OCTOBER 13-16, 2016 Saturday, October 8 8 p.m. ROSES IN THE PARK Kick Off Concert in Bergfeld Park Sponsored by Suddenlink Performance by Edwin Holt & Red Clay Roadhouse Benefiting: Hope Haven of East Texas Tickets: www.rosepickermusic.com Thursday, October 13 10 a.m. 83RD RIBBON CUTTING & MORNING PRAYER SERVICE, open to the public ROSE SHOW 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 64TH PALETTE OF ROSES ART SHOW 903-571-5668 paletteofroses.org 1 p.m. TYLER MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN GUIDED TOUR Tyler Rose Garden 903-531-1212 Friday, October 14 ROSE SHOW 10 a.m. TYLER MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN GUIDED TOUR Tyler Rose Garden 903-531-1212 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 64TH PALETTE OF ROSES ART SHOW 903-571-5668 paletteofroses.org 11 a.m. HOW TO SELECT THE BEST ROSES FOR YOUR GARDEN Mark Chamblee of Chamblee Roses will talk about new and interesting varieties that have been introduced recently. 903-882-5153 or 800-256-7673 chambleeroses.com 11:15 a.m. MEN S LUNCHEON Guest Speaker: TBD The Cascades 4511 Briarwood Road Tickets required: $50 and up 11:30 a.m. LADIES LUNCHEON Guest Speaker: India Hicks; Celebrated Author, Model and Designer CrossWalk Conference Center, Green Acres Baptist Church Tickets required: $50 and up Brochure sponsored by East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System 1:30 p.m. ALL ABOUT ROSES Walk and talk in the rose garden. Tips on varieties, planting, pruning and general care of roses. 800-256-7673 chambleeroses.com 2 p.m. MATINEE CORONATION R. Don Cowan Fine & Performing Arts Center 3900 University Blvd. 903-566-7424 Tickets required: $10 - $30 7 p.m. EVENING CORONATION R. Don Cowan Fine & Performing Arts Center 3900 University Blvd. Tickets required: $15 - $65 Saturday, October 15 9 a.m. PRE-PARADE ACTIVITIES Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium 903-597-3130 9 a.m. PARADE Sponsored by CBS19 West from Glenwood Blvd. & Front St. 903-597-3130 strutters.org PARADE ROUTE: FREE EAST SIDE RESERVED SEATING TICKETS: $7 - $10 ROSE SHOW 64TH PALETTE OF ROSES ART SHOW 903-571-5668 paletteofroses.org ROSE FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Southside Park/Rose Rudman Trail 455 Shiloh Rd. 903-531-1214 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TYLER S OLD ROSE Open House at the 1859 Goodman- LeGrand House & Museum 624 N. Broadway 903-531-1286 goodmanmuseum.com 1-3 p.m. QUEEN S TEA Tyler Municipal Rose Garden 903-597-3130 Sunday, October 16 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ROSE FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR & PLANT SALE Southside Park/Rose Rudman Trail 455 Shiloh Rd. 903-531-1214 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ROSE SHOW
TICKET INFORMATION The Tea is an opportunity to meet the Rose Queen and her Court in their full coronation costumes. It is traditionally hosted by the Queen s family and the Texas Rose Festival. The public is invited to attend free of charge. It is an opportunity to showcase the 14 acre Tyler Rose Garden all in bloom. The following event tickets will be available for purchase through the Cowan Center Box Office, beginning September 1, 2016: Friday, October 14, 2016 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. - Men s Luncheon Ladies Luncheon Matinee Coronation Evening Coronation Saturday, October 15, 2016 9 a.m. - Pre-Parade Activities in Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium 9 a.m. - Parade Begins, sponsored by CBS19 Ticket Purchase Location: University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center Box Office 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75799 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone: 903-566-7424 Fax: 903-566-7134 On-line orders: www. STAGE A A A B THE QUEEN S TEA LOCATION: Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, Queen s Court Tyler, Texas 75702 DATES AND HOURS: Saturday, October 15, 2016 1-3 pm
THE CORONATION THE PARADE The Coronation is an impressive theatrical experience that always inspires visitors of all ages. Each year boasts a unique theme with gorgeous gowns, incredible staging and an intriguing story that makes this a must-see event every year. The parade is one of the community s favorite events! It hosts more than 120 parade entries with custom parade floats for the Queen and her court, color guards, bands, car clubs, dance teams, Shriners and dignitaries. The parade is proudly televised and sponsored by CBS19. DATES AND HOURS: Friday, October 14, 2016 2 p.m. - Matinee Coronation 7 p.m. - Evening Coronation DATE AND HOURS: Saturday, October 15, 2016 9 a.m. - Pre-Parade Activities in Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium 9 a.m. - Parade Begins TICKET INFORMATION: Available for purchase on September 1, 2016 Web: www. Phone: 903-566-7424 In person: University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center Box Office 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75799 STADIUM SEATING TICKETS: Reserved Seating Parade Route - No Seats $7 - $10 Free TICKET INFORMATION: Available for purchase in advance on September 1, 2016 Web: www. Phone: 903-566-7424 In person: University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center Box Office 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75799 OR At the event at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium 400 Fair Park Drive Tyler, Texas 75702
TYLER AREA MAP TO MINEOLA BOIS d ARC TO DALLAS INTERSTATE 20 14 PALACE TO VAN TO SHREVEPORT 155 69 323 323 GENTRY PARKWAY 110 271 VAN HWY MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD TO CANTON GENTRY PARKWAY 64 FERGUSON ST. TO POUNDS FIELD TO ATHENS 31 323 LYONS GLENWOOD RUSK COLLEGE S. BROADWAY ERWIN ST. ELM ST. FRONT ST. HOUSTON ST. 4th ST. 5th ST. BECKHAM Hospitals TO KILGORE 31 TO HENDERSON 64 R. DON COWAN CENTER 364 155 TO PALESTINE VINE ST. OLD JACKSONVILLE RD RICE OLD BULLARD S. BROADWAY TROUP HWY SHILOH LOOP 323 TROUP HWY GOLDEN RD 323 UT TYLER 248 REICK GRANDE BLVD. HOLLYTREE 69 LYONS GLENWOOD VINE BOIS d ARC RUSK COLLEGE COLLEGE FERGUSON ERWIN ELM FRONT HOUSTON 4th ST. 5th ST. OLD BULLARD ROAD OLD JACKSONVILLE RD S. BROADWAY TROUP HWY LOOP 323 RICE SHILOH REICK RD GRANDE BLVD HOLLYTREE DR. 69 ACCOMMODATIONS: For information regarding accommodations and other activities in Tyler, contact the Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau: 903-592-6978, ext. 224 or 1-800-235-5712, ext. 224 315 North Broadway Tyler, Texas 75702 www.visittyler.com E-mail: stravis@tylertexas.com