Annual Sassafras Festival, San Augustine

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The annual Sassafras Festival takes place every year in downtown San Augustine. The 18th annual festival takes place from Thursday, October 23 to Saturday, October 25 and will feature live music, activities for kids, a bake-off contest, a pet show, food vendors and much more.

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Website: http://www.sanaugustinetx.com/

Phone:936-275-3610

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