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The information below is provided for the convenience of the news media. For more information, contact the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce at 936-560-5533.

News Releases

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    Texas Blueberry Festival news releases and updates may be found in HOT NEWS on the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce web site.

    Click here to go to the page, and scroll down to find HOT NEWS items.
        


Photos

View photos from the 19th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival held Saturday, June 14, 2008, in downtown Nacogdoches: www.NacogdochesChamber.shutterfly.com.

Select photo and left mouse click to view the enlarged version. To save it, right mouse click on enlarged photo and select "save photo as" to your destination folder. When possible please credit photos to Bruce Partain, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. 

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Festival Street Scene
The historic streets of Nacogdoches turn into a colorful scene when the Texas Blueberry Festival is held the second week of June.

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Live Entertainment
Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights keep the music flowing for the Texas Blueberry Festival. Free performances also take place Saturday at the Festival.

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Pancake Breakfast
The Nacogdoches Kiwanis serve up fresh pancakes with a liberal helping of local blueberries. It’s a great way to start the festival!

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True Blue Pet Parade
Prizes for most unique, cutest, best costume are awarded in this lets-have-a-laugh parade. Bring your camera – these dogs, cats, and sometimes even llamas will pose for you.

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Elsie’s Little Red Express Train
Sponsored by Borden’s Milk Products— is a new favorite of the Texas Blueberry Festival. Individual tickets are sold. This train is big enough for the kids, mom and dad and the grandparents to all ride along!

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Deja Blue Classic Car Show
The Deja Blue Classic Car Show, typically held from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. on Saturday helps Texas Blueberry Festival-goers get a taste of American Graffiti, with street rods, pre- and post-WWII cars, trucks and motorcycles.

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Bounce Park
The Bounce Park includes lots of giggles and spills. Giant inflatables such as the Batman and Superman obstacle courses, extra-large Bounce House, and the Dual Super Slide delight the younger set.

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True Blue Petting Zoo
Set in the shade of Festival Plaza, a variety of farm animals fascinate kids and parents.

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Kids activities – arts and crafts in Festival Plaza
Sometimes a great festival experience can be do-it-yourself. Free crafts and take-home artwork let children express their creativity.

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Blue Pies Smiling at Me Pie Eating Contest 
Race you to the bottom of the pie dish! It’s a delicious mess of whipped cream and fresh blueberries in a contest for two age divisions, with tables set right on the historic brick streets of downtown Nacogdoches.

       


Logos

The festival logo is provided for media use only. To seek permission for other uses, contact the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce at 936-560-5533. 

To download logo, click on the appropriate link below to view the logo. Right mouse click and select "save photo as" to your destination folder.

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