Texas Reds Festival facts for kids
The Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival was a fun outdoor event held every October in downtown Bryan, Texas. It ran from 2007 to 2019. The festival offered many exciting things to do. You could enjoy food shows, try different wines, and watch barbecue experts. There were also family activities like grape stomping. Live music performances were a big part of the event too. The festival is no longer held as of 2021.
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About the Festival
The Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival was a yearly celebration of food, drinks, and music. It brought people together to enjoy delicious steaks and local wines. The festival was a popular event for families and visitors. It helped showcase the city of Bryan.
What You Could Do at the Festival
- Taste Great Food: Many chefs and vendors showed off their cooking skills. You could try different kinds of steak and other tasty foods.
- Enjoy Wine: The festival was a great place to learn about and taste various wines. Local vineyards often participated.
- Watch Barbecue Shows: Experts demonstrated how to cook amazing barbecue. This was a favorite for many visitors.
- Stomp Grapes: A fun activity for all ages was grape stomping. It was a unique way to experience winemaking.
- Listen to Live Music: Different bands and artists performed throughout the festival. This added to the lively atmosphere.
Festival History
The Texas Reds Festival had a good run for over a decade. Here's a look at some key moments in its history.
Why the Festival Ended
In 2021, the Bryan City Council decided to cancel the festival. They had already canceled the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 event was first postponed to 2022. Later, the organization in charge, Destination Bryan, announced the festival would not return. This decision was made because planning the festival took a lot of time and effort. Also, fewer people were booking hotels for the event.
Festival Highlights Over the Years
2020 Event Cancellation
The 2020 Texas Reds Festival was canceled. This happened because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many large events were canceled that year to keep people safe.
2017: A Special Anniversary
The 2017 festival was a big milestone. It marked the 10-year anniversary of the event. People who attended had a great time. There were 25 different vendors participating that year.
2009: A Popular Year
The 2009 festival was very popular. More than 20,000 people came to Bryan for the event. Visitors traveled from 18 different states and four countries. Famous musicians Robert Earl Keen, Jr. and Earl Thomas Conley performed.
2008: Second Annual Event
The second annual festival in 2008 featured a well-known musician. Jerry Jeff Walker was the main performer that year.
2007: The First Festival
Bryan hosted the very first Texas Reds Festival in 2007. It started as a new way to celebrate the community.
