The festival has been an integral part of Poteet’s history since 1948.
– It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Atascosa County! The 76th Annual Poteet Strawberry Festival kicks off this weekend with fun activities for all ages.
Between the parade, carnival, entertainment and more, the festival draws in over 100,000 visitors from all over the country. So how did this highly anticipated festival come to be? Let’s dive into the history below!The first Strawberry Festival was held in 1948 after World War II ended. The Poteet Rotary Club organized the event with hopes of getting returning veterans back into farming.
76 years later, the festival continues to promote strawberry farming in Atascosa County but also provides funding back into the community through various scholarships for local students.This year, the Poteet Strawberry Festival will run from April 14th - April 16th on the festival grounds.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
10 things to do this weekend in and around San AntonioHighlights: Poteet Strawberry Festival, Oleta Adams, Ghoulish Book Festival, “Chicago”
Leer más »
Poteet Strawberry Festival returns for 76th annual celebration of the tart and delicious fruitThe fruit-themed festival has grown tremendously from its humble beginnings in downtown Poteet in 1948. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX ThingsToDoInSanAntonio Texas SouthTexas
Leer más »
43 Strawberry Recipes That Aren't Just ShortcakeSure, you could eat them out of hand, but our favorite strawberry recipes prove the spring gems can do so much more.
Leer más »
Fresh Strawberry CakeIt doesn’t need frosting, fillings, or multiple layers to be special—the decoration is baked right in.
Leer más »
How South Texas weather affects strawberry production in Atascosa County🍓According to a strawberry specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Poteet-worthy strawberries need a sandier soil and cool temperatures to grow. Those cooler conditions get harder and harder to find, though, as the spring season in South Central Texas carries on.
Leer más »
Festival of Joy coming to Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on Saturday - KRLD NewsThe fourth Festival of Joy is Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. The family-friendly festival brings together thousands of people for a fun-filled day of bright colors, beautiful flowers and a free vegetarian feast. Guests can enjoy mantra music, folk dances, demos, ethnic street food, kids crafts, face painting, yoga, interactive and cultural activities, henna tattoos and Gopi dots, and more. KRLD's John Liddle talked with one of the festival organizers, Gopi Gita Schomaker. Photos courtesy: Festival of Joy
Leer más »