Nacogdoches has been known to have some pretty impressive celebrities make their way through for all kinds of events. Dennis Quaid, Tony Hawk, Iron E. Singleton, and the Property Brothers are just a few names that have been featured in the Oldest Town in Texas. In October, another nationally recognized name will be added to the list.

Riley Gaines is Coming to Nacogdoches on October 29th

Riley Gaines will be the featured keynote speaker at the Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches on October 29th for an event hosted by Holistic Planning. If you aren't familiar with Riley Gaines, she is a former NCAA swimmer for the University of Kentucky. Most notably, however, is her affiliation with organizations such as Turning Point USA and America First Policy Institute, among others, where she has actively spoken out against allowing biological men to compete in women's sports.

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According to the RSVPify page for the event, the night starts with a welcome and seated dinner at 6:00, followed by a silent auction at 6:50. After that, Riley will give a keynote speech that starts at 7:00. From 8:00 to 8:20, attendees will have the opportunity to get photos with her.

There is a cost associated with the event, however. According to the Holistic Planning & Riley Gaines event page on Facebook, tickets are $75 per person, which includes dinner. It does go on to mention that the space is limited, so they encourage you to get your reservations in early.

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So, if you're looking for a night out that includes dinner, a silent auction, and a featured keynote speech from a national celebrity, it's happening in Nacogdoches and it all kicks off at 6:00 PM on October 29th at the Fredonia Hotel.

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