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Ennis Bluebonnet Trails and Festival

Mar 31, 2025 08:46AM ● By Bernice Butler

The Ennis Bluebonnet Trails and Festival showcases more than 40 miles of officially designated Bluebonnet Trails from April 1 through April 30. The heart of the celebration takes place during the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival, from April 11 to 13, with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ activities and more in historic downtown Ennis.

Celebrating 73 years of wildflower tradition, Ennis was named the official Bluebonnet City of Texas in 1997. Its bluebonnet trails are the oldest in the state, carefully mapped and maintained by the dedicated members of the Ennis Garden Club.

Bluebonnet fans can expect peak blooms around the third week of April, although timing varies with the weather and terrain. The Ennis Garden Club scouts the trails weekly and updates the Ennis Welcome Center with current bloom conditions so visitors can catch the flowers at their best.

For more information, call 972-878-4748 or visit BluebonnetTrail.org.

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