Join big blueberry celebration

 

Weekend includes bluegrass concert and festival

 

 

 

 

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The oldest town in Texas will go "all blueberry" at the  27th Annual Texas Blueberry presented by Tipton Ford-Lincoln. The free admission, family friendly festival is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 11 in downtown Nacogdoches. 

 

"The excitement is building for the magical moment when the festival opens," said Chair Grace Handler. "We are ready to throw the big bash for thousands of guests. All ages are invited, because the variety of activities, contests, vendors and live entertainment acts are sure to please tons of different tastes and interests."

 

A Friday night Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park presented by Rex Perry Autoplex is the lead-in to the blueberry weekend. The concert is also free to attend and begins at 6 p.m. on June 10 in downtown Festival Park.

 

"Make your way to the concert on Friday, and you will get in the blueberry mood with four bluegrass bands performing including The Baker Family and Catahoula Drive," Handler said. "Enjoy the evening with good music, food and friends, and be ready to start the festival day the next morning with a plate of blueberry pancakes."

 

Get the details at www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com, or contact the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, producer of the Texas Blueberry Festival, at 936-560-5533.

 

List of events, food and entertainment at the 27th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford-Lincoln:

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Ford Innovation Lab

Tricentennial Flashbacks celebrating Nacogdoches' 300-year anniversary

Three Live Entertainment Stages

Pet Parade

Cookin' Up the Blues

Nacogdoches Film Screenings

Bob Murphey Bye Bye Blues Show

 

FOOD

Pick-Your-Own Blueberries

Fresh Blueberries for Sale

Blueberry Hill Soda & Sweet Shoppe

Kiwanis Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

Cookin' Up the Blues 

Festival Goodies

 

EVENTS / COMPETITIONS

Hug A Hero

Running of the Blueberries 5K Run/Walk

Blue Pies Smiling at Me Pie Eating Contest

Blue Washerboard Tournament

Paul Kendrick Memorial 42 Tourney

Vehicle Funcase Car Show

Festival of Quilts

Blueberry Cupcake Battle