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Upcoming Events in Jefferson
Jefferson
Diamond in The Rough Dual Sport Adventure Ride
Nov. 12-15
Diamond Don RV Park and Event Center, SH 49
All street-legal bikes can participate in self-organized rides through the Piney Woods. Some of the dirt roads harken back to stagecoach days with wagon trails on each side. Bring out your vintage dirt bikes on Saturday and Sunday to ride the Diamond Don National Motocross track.
Woofstock
Nov. 13-15
Downtown
This family- and pet-friendly fundraiser for pet rescues in Marion County includes food trucks, artisan and craft vendors, kids and pet activities, games and prizes, a silent auction, a 5K fun run, a 1-mile dog walk, and live entertainment.
Christmas Parade and “Enchanted Forest” Tree Lightig
Nov. 28
Downtown and Lions Park
The parade travels through downtown Jefferson to Lions Park for the “Enchanted Forest” Tree Lighting Ceremony. Gather with family and friends for Christmas carol singing, live entertainment, and the grand finale—the lighting of 100-plus decorated Christmas trees. Children can also visit with Santa after he arrives atop a fire engine.
Candlelight Tour of Homes
Dec. 3-5, 10-12
Various locations
Historical homes normally not open to the public are lavishly decorated for an old-fashioned Christmas, with live greenery, candlelight, and trees adorned with tinsel, ribbon, and sparkling glass balls. Docents in period costumes greet visitors and describe each home’s origins and finery.
Queen Mab Ball
Jan. 23
Jefferson Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St.
Enjoy a festive evening filled with food, live music, dancing, Mardi Gras costumes and beads, and the crowning of the 2027 Mardi Gras King and Queen.
Mardi Gras
Feb. 5-7
Various locations, Downtown
The Krewe of Hebe presents this year’s Jefferson Mardi Gras, with a whole weekend of festivities including parades, live music, food, vendors, a carnival, frosty beverages, masks, and beads.