Texas Blueberry Festival

Nacogdoches will host the 34th annual Texas Blueberry Festival on June 8 to celebrates the region’s blueberry harvest. Organized by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, the festival offers a mix of family-friendly activities, live entertainment and culinary experiences centered around blueberries.

Attendees can enjoy a blueberry pancake breakfast and a pie-eating contest, as well as more than 200 vendors offering handmade crafts, blueberry-themed merchandise and locally sourced foods. Cooking demonstrations showcase blueberry recipes, and a children’s area provides interactive games, face painting and a petting zoo. Multiple stages host live music throughout the day, plus a classic car show, 5K run and blueberry-themed art exhibits.

Location: 200 E. Main St., Nacogdoches. For more information, visit tbf.nacogdoches.org.

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