Parker County Peach Festival facts for kids
The Parker County Peach Festival is a super fun yearly event that happens in Weatherford, Texas. It's usually held on the second Saturday of July. This festival celebrates the yummy peaches grown by local farmers. It also shows off amazing arts and crafts made by people from the area. Thousands of visitors come to enjoy the festival each year! You'll find lots of booths set up around the historic Parker County Courthouse.
About the Festival
The Parker County Peach Festival started way back in 1985. It has been a yearly tradition ever since, except for 2020. That year, the festival had to take a break. But it came back in 2021, bigger and better!
What to See and Do
There's so much to do at the Peach Festival! You can explore around 200 different booths. These booths offer all kinds of things, like delicious food, cool crafts, and unique art.
- Entertainment: The festival has three different stages for entertainment. One of these stages is just for kids, with fun shows and activities!
- Peach Pedal Bike Rally: If you like biking, there's a special bike event called the Peach Pedal. It's a bike rally where riders even get peaches at their rest stops!
- Domino Tournament: For those who enjoy games, the festival also hosts a "42" domino tournament. It's a chance to show off your domino skills!
Delicious Peach Treats
Of course, the best part for many is the food! You can find fresh, juicy peaches straight from the farm. But that's not all. The festival is famous for its amazing peach-flavored foods, like:
You can also find classic fair foods like funnel cake, big turkey legs, and roasted corn. Just a tip: the peach treats are super popular, so they often sell out within the first few hours!
