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HISTORY
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Gainesville's Depot Day Festival is held annually on the second weekend in October in and around the downtown courthouse square. Varied in its attractions and appeal, Depot Day marks the importance of railroad history to Gainesville and celebrates fun for the family and enthusiasts of many walks. The After Dark Concert kicks off the Depot Day Festival on Friday, October 7 at 6pm on the Courthouse Square. Saturday morning there will be a Disco Bike Rally at Leonard Park. Depot Day continues on the square from 10am-5pm on Saturday. The festival includes a full day of live music & entertainment, an antique and classic car show, food of every flavor, craft vendors, education & health screenings, and the Kids Zone. The weekend closes with the Disco Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run at Leonard Park on Sunday morning.HISTORY OF THE SANTA FE DEPOTJanuary 12, 1887 - First Santa Fe passenger train arrived in Gainesville. 1887, the Gulf, Colorado, & Santa Fe line (later the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe) completed laying its rails from Galveston to Gainesville and was linked with one of the largest railroad systems of the United States.1902 - Brick Santa Fe depot was constructed in Gainesville and contained the Harvey House Restaurant1920s-30s - Rail traffic through Cooke County was at its peak.1944 - Gainesville ranked 8th in passenger ticket sales of all Santa Fe cities due to the coming of WWII. Families often came to be with the men sent to Camp Howze, as the men were often sent overseas following their stay at the camp. Late 60s - Only 2 passenger trains passed daily through Gainesville on the Lone Star route from Chicago to Houston.1979 - Final Amtrak route through Cooke County discontinued and the Santa Fe depot in Gainesville was abandoned. December 5, 1979 - An era closed in Gainesville with the death of the Lone Star passenger train serving the city. October 19, 1981 - Santa Fe deeds Gainesville depot to the city.June 15, 1999 - Passenger rail travel resumes in the city with the advent of the Amtrack Heartland Flyer scheduled from Oklahoma City to Ft Worth with a stop in Gainesville. October 6, 2001 - The renovation of the Santa Fe Depot is completed by the city.
AFTER DARK
AFTER DARK CONCERT
The Depot Day Festival kicks off with the After Dark Concert on Friday night on the Courthouse Square. This year, Gainesville welcomes Disco Inferno! The concert begins at 6pm with Toney Walsh and the Red River Rangers. This evening of live music is accompanied by concessions.
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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 7After Dark Concert - 6pmfeaturing Disco Inferno withToney Walsh and the Red River RangersSATURDAY - OCTOBER 8Disco Bike Rally - Leonard Park 8amCourthouse Square:10:00 Opening/Mary Fay Jackson10:30 Critterman11:15 Lisa Perry12:00 Midnight Drive1:00 Lisa Perry1:45 Holler Time3:00 Willie Kick It4:15 Morgan & Her BoyfriendsCreative Sports BMX Group willperform downtown three times Saturday. Schedule is soon to be announced.7pm -Buffalo Jack's Wild West Circus Train of Death Mystery Dinner Theater - Fera's Italian Restaurant SUNDAY - OCTOBER 9Disco Half Marathon, 10K, & Fun Run - Leonard Park 7.15am
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CARSHOW
CAR SHOW
The Depot Day Car Show hosted by the Gainesville Antique and Classic Auto Club is a spectacular showing of 27 car classes and 6 truck classes of classic, vintage, rods and customs. Also included are custom and stock motorcycle classes. From 1950s Chevy originals to Low Riders, the hundreds of cars lining California Street through the center of historic downtown Gainesville provide an amazing showcase of nostalgia and entertainment. Awards are given in each category.
KID ZONE
KID ZONE
Kid Zone at Depot Day is an interactive area for the kiddos with everything from rockclimbing walls and bounce-houses to arts and crafts stations. Bring the little ones by to get their faces painted and visit the petting zoo and have a family portrait taken in the pumpkin patch.
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ARTS & CRAFTSDepot Day attracts a variety of arts and crafts vendors ranging from handmade jewelry, handbags, glasswork, woodwork and ceramics to candles, stationary and more. FOOD VENDORSFood vendors at Depot Day range from brisket tacos and pulled pork sandwiches to iconic fair food such as curly fries and funnel cakes. These mouth-watering bites are consolidated on the south side of the courthouse to make choosing a favorite a little bit easier. INFORMATIONA variety of informational booths are available at Depot Day including souvenir stands and info booths run by Gainesville Main Street and the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce and many non-profits. One of these is the Gainesville Medal of Honor Host City Program.
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