For More Than 80 Years, This Small Town Has Hosted One Of The Longest-Running Festivals In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published August 30, 2023
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
I hope you aren’t allergic to peanuts because the Floresville Peanut Festival in Texas is all about them. This small-town festival honors America’s favorite sandwich ingredient, which grows abundantly in the region. Guests enjoy a parade, carnival rides, and – of course – tons of delicious, peanutty food. You can’t miss it!
Every year on the second full weekend of October, the small town of Floresville "goes nuts" for the annual Floresville Peanut Festival.
Both admission and parking are free, and the action happens on the grounds of Floresville's beautiful Courthouse Square (where you'll find an aptly-placed peanut statue that is a memorial to Joe T. Sheehy, who introduced peanut farming to the area).
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Even before the official opening day of the festival, activities are already taking place. For example, the Goober Games are held on Tuesday, allowing the younger folks to participate in events such as sack races, face painting, and more.
Thursday evening kicks off the carnival, which features fun games and exhilarating rides. If you can't make it into town early, however, don't fret - the carnival stays through Saturday evening.
Friday afternoon is dedicated to the kid's parade, and that night sees the square filled with vendors, food booths, and arts and crafts.
The parade, which begins promptly at 10 a.m., is not to be missed. Colorful floats abound, some carrying the town's various royal courts (including the festival king and queen, who are crowned on Thursday).
Saturday also includes more vendors, arts and crafts, games, and music performances, plus all-day food and beverage concessions.
Have you ever attended the Floresville Peanut Festival in Texas? If so, tell us about your experience in the comments! Floresville is close to San Antonio, so why not take a stroll down the iconic San Antonio River Walk while you’re in the area?
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