Sealybration, Sealy, TX, July 13 – 15, 2012

Known as the muse behind the moniker of the famous mattress manufacturer, Sealy might be considered a ‘sleepy’ community, but no one in Austin County will want to catch 40 winks as the citizens associated with the land of Nod enjoy a nostalgic nod to good, old-fashioned family fun during a three-day Sealybration celebration.

Activities

• A carnival kicks off the festivities.

• If you snooze, you lose as the fleet feet of amateur athletes fly by during the 5 Alarm 5K run and the 1-mile Rookie Run.

• Folks will focus on farming equipment during the Tractor Show.

• The music of The Triumphs, Rosehill and David Alan Coe will provide the festival’s soundtrack.

• When night falls tourists will turn their eyes to the sky for a presentation of pyrotechnics.

Competitions

• A BBQ Cook-Off adds flavor to the festivities with categories including chicken, ribs, brisket and jackpot beans.

• Those with a thirst for contests can sign up for the margarita competition.

• A literal throwback to the games of childhood, participants will be pitted against each other in the bean bag tournament.

• Cheer for the contestants in the kickball tournament.

• The men’s and women’s slow pitch softball tournaments will no doubt hit a home run with sports-loving sightseers.

Admission: $7 for adults; children 12 and under free

When: July 13 – 15, 2012

Where: B & PW Park at 1008 Main Street in Sealy

For more information:

• visit www.sealycommunityfoundation.com/sealybration.html

Photo Credit: ClipArt

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