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 Oh how I love a good festival! My kids will be the first to confirm that statement. If there is a festival close, we are normally going. There's something about festivals that energize me and none better than wildflower festivals.
I came across this list on Texas Highways' site and it was so good I thought I'd share for those of you who also love a good festival. It would make for a fun family roadtrip.
March 31: Franklin Mountains Poppy Fest, El Paso
This free, one-day fest takes place at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology on the Castner Range, a former artillery range on the Franklins’ eastern slopes. It includes wildlife displays, exhibits, demonstrations, plus nature walks along the museum’s 15 acres of trails, which have views of large poppy fields. There also will be hands-on children's activities, a film series, as well as displays and performances by Native American tribes.
April 13-22: Wine and Wildflowers Trail, Fredericksburg
Thirty-three wineries scattered throughout the Texas Hill Country participate in the annual Wine and Wildflowers Trail. It includes one to three tastings at each winery on the trail and discounts on bottles of wine. Many of the wineries on the Trail also feature live music, and some offer accommodations
April 27-28: Linden Wildflower Trails
A 5K fun run, parade, a classic car display; flower, quilt, and art shows; arts and crafts and food vendors; horseshoe tournament; rides and magicians.
Apr. 13-15: Bluebonnet Festival, Burnet
A 5K run, Grand Parade, pet parade, Commemorative Air Force flyover, street dance, concert, arts and crafts, weiner dog races, doghouse race, a carnival, food, and a Cowboy Breakfast on Sunday. Festival organizers provide a map of the best driving routes for wildflowers.
March 23-April 8: Tyler Dogwood Days
Driving and Walking Tours, Tyler State Park. Take self-guided drives or walks through the park’s abundant blooming dogwoods. 903/597-5338.
April 1-30: Wildflower Month, Cuero
Pick up color-coded maps at the chamber for self-guided drives; events include a 5K run (March 31), cycling tour, and photography exhibit. Call 361/275-2112.
April 14-15: Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas, Chappell Hill
More than 300 booths, food, live music, and other attractions fill downtown Chappell Hill. 979/836-6033.
April 21-22: 61st Annual Bluebonnet Trails Festival, Ennis
The Ennis Garden Club maps out 40 miles of wildflower drives; the festival also offers food, ven-dors, and small-town hospitality. Call 972/878-4748.
April 28-29: Red Poppy Festival, Georgetown
Artisans, a parade, concerts, a street dance, and tours celebrate red poppies that still grow wild from seeds a WWI soldier sent home from Europe.
March 24-25, 30-31, April 7: Tyler County Dogwood Festival, Woodville
This three-weekend event celebrates the Flowering Dogwood, a hardwood tree with showy white spring blooms and bright red fall fruit. On March 24-25, the Festival of the Arts includes exhibits, an art and quilt show, and period activities such as blacksmithing and quilt-making fill, an old-fashioned lunch picnic. Western Weekend on March 30-31 includes a trail ride, rodeo, parade and dance. On April 7, the Queen’s Weekend includes a 5K, street vendors and arts and crafts booths, along with an antique car show and motorcycle exhibits. |
