Longview, TX is located 125 miles east of Dallas/Fort Worth and 60 miles west of Shreveport, LA. Festivals are popular attractions in Longview, such as the Boat & RV Show, AlleyFest, the annual art and music festival, and the T-Bone Walker Blues Festival to name a few. Don't miss the Great Texas Balloon Race, which attracts world class hot air balloon pilots from around the world, who compete for points for national and international titles. Other special events include the Fourth of July Freedom and Fireworks Celebration, the Zonta Antique Show and Sale, the Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride, Cinco de Mayo and the AKC Dog Show.