Bayou Betrayal

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm UTC-05:00

403 E Walker St, Jefferson, TX | Jefferson

The Historic Captain's Castle
Publisher/HostThe Historic Captain's Castle
Bayou Betrayal
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BAYOU BETRAYAL
The Immersive Diamond Bessie Experience
📅 April 24–26, 2026
📍 Jefferson, Texas
Join us for a weekend of history, discovery, and gathering in the heart of Jefferson.

Friday Evening
🥖 The Picnic Prelude
An evening picnic and wine sampling featuring selections from
Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard & Winery
Relax, sip, and enjoy a laid-back evening as the weekend begins under the East Texas sky.

Saturday Early Afternoon
💎 The Diamond Trail
An immersive geocaching experience through historic Jefferson.
Follow The Diamond Trail through Jefferson and discover the places, stories, and history connected to the life and legacy of Diamond Bessie.
Along the way participants will:
📍 Visit historic locations
💎 Discover hidden caches
📜 Gather pieces of the story and build their own historical portfolio
Each stop reveals another chapter of one of Jefferson’s most fascinating true stories.

Saturday Evening
🥪 The Picnic Classic Social
Local food lovers will be sharing their favorite picnic sandwiches for guests to sample and vote on.
🏆 One sandwich will earn the title of Picnic Classic Champion.

✨ More details unfold March 15th
Step into the past and explore the story for yourself.

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403 E Walker St, Jefferson, TX, United States

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