While the rest of the country is celebrating spring with azaleas and cherry blossoms, the great state of Texas is keeping it real with some old-fashioned Lone Star pride!
This April, the abundant Texas Hill Country will hold the 26th Annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet, Texas. Spring is now upon us, and the state flower of Texas is soon to be in full bloom. Burnet and the surrounding areas grow brightest of all, with hundreds of thousands of bluebonnets dotting the countryside.
Fortunately for the not-so-botanically-enthused like myself, the Bluebonnet Festival is a lot more than flowers. Beginning on Friday, April 10th and going strong throughout the weekend, the festival offers non-stop live entertainment and attractions. You’ve got your pet parades, your bird and flower shows, your vintage car shows, street dances, a wiener dog race, a grand parade, luncheons, a cowboy breakfast, gunfighting shows, a destruction derby, live music, arts and crafts, and a carnival, just to name a few.
Here’s the best part: admission is free. Gotta love Texas!
The 26th Annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet, Texas will be held from April 10-12, 2009, with events hosted throughout the town. Go here, and then click on the banner for the full schedule.
An opportunity to mention our favorite Texas Hill Country hotel, the Canyon of the Eagles Resort & Nature Lodge, is always too good to pass up. Located just outside Burnet on Lake Buchanan, Canyon of the Eagles is perfect for attending all three days of the Festival and exploring a little wilderness on your own. Package with wildflower identification brochure available (breakfast, too!)
Have fun!
It Came from Wikipedia!!!
Burnet might look like “Bur-NET”, but it’s actually pronounced “BURN-it”. This alleged fact brought to you by the all-knowing Wikipedia.
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5 Comments
sorry, but this is the 26th annual bluebonnet festival held every year on the second weekend in april
thanks
patti alford
burnet chamber of commerce
burnet, texas
512-756-4297
Sincere apologies for the mistake, Patti.
I’ve already made the corrections.
(So for you folks playing the home game, the original story said it was the “24th” annual event, which of course it is not).
K so this is april 11? and if so how do i get there from florence texas. please let me know. jennie
It’s not actually that much of a trip for you, Jennie.
Writing out the directions would be a disservice when the raw power of Google Maps is at your fingertips.
You can find a map w/ directions here.
Thanks for writing in!
Who will be playing tonight?