Elijah’s Retreat’s Third Annual Gala at Holiday Inn in Tyler! Check-in, Appetizers and Silent Auction at 6pm. Dinner and Featured Guest Speaker Temple Grandin at 7pm followed by the Live Auction at 8pm.
- 10-11:45PM Cattle Safety with Temple Grandin, PhD. Animal Science
12-1PM Exclusive Lunch with Temple Grandin
1:30-3:30PM Developing Strengths and Getting Jobs for Individuals Facing Autism with Temple Grandin, PhD. Animal Science
Apache Rooms at Tyler Junior College
Sponsored by Tyler Junior College and Elijah’s Retreat
East Texas Giving Day
April 30, 2024
East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour day of giving that provides critical funding for our area nonprofits. Help Support Elijah’s Retreat by inviting friends and family through a Virtual Fundraiser!
Tops in Texas Rodeo
May 09, 10, & 11, 2024
Jacksonville’s 62nd Tops in Texas Rodeo is rich in Tradition presenting the top contenders in all events and world champion specialty acts. There are a wide range of activities for the entire family during Western Week. Thursday night is free, Friday night is the Semi-finals and Saturday night is the Finals. Every night at the rodeo they invite all of the kids in the stadium to jump the fence and participate in the Calf Scramble. Saturday morning at 8am is the Jr. Rodeo for Exceptional Children. Please register your autistic children for the Jr. Rodeo!! Its Free!
40th Annual Tomatofest
June 8, 2024 8-3pm
Five blocks of Vendors, Food, Farmer’s Market,
Fried Green Tomatoes, Tomato Eating Contest, Tomato
Peeling Contest (peel a tomato with your teeth), Tomato Packing Contest, Salsa Contest, Best Homegrown Contest, Live Entertainment, Talent Show, Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Soccer Tournament, Tennis Tournament, History Display, Top Tomato Poster Contest and much more.
7-11 pm – Chili’s Grill & Bar 16th Annual Street Dance
Sensory Friendly Fireworks
July 5, 2024
Elijah’s Retreat celebrates our Nation’s Independence with Firework Display, Sparklers and Roman Candles. We appreciate a donation if possible to go towards the fireworks.
Trick or Treating
November 2nd, 2024
Join us for our Trick or Treating Hayride! Families get to trick or treat at each of the three cabins, the welcome center and activity barn! Bring your own pumpkin!
5th Annual Fall Festival
November 16, 2024
Elijah’s Retreat is hosting the 4th Fall Festival benefiting Elijah’s Retreat. Lots of Great Food, Great Music, Carnival Games, Inflatables, RC Car Races, Archery, Yard Battle, Hayrides, Barrel Train Rides, Balloon animals, Face painting, Raffle and soo much more!
We are also honoring all veterans with a FREE BBQ Meal and