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Schulenburg Festival
Schulenburg, Texas
When: early August
Where: Most events
take place at Wolters Park in Schulenburg, while the golf tournament
is held in nearby Flatonia.
The German translation
of the name Schulenburg is "school city," and each first
weekend in August the visitors to this Fayette County community
learn the meaning of hometown pride as residents gather for a three-day
salute to good, old-fashioned summertime fun.
Rodeo: The Colorado
River Shootout Rodeo at Wolters Park Rodeo Arena offers a roster
of rootin'-tootin' cowboy competitions, including barrel riding,
bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping and
steer wrestling.
Competitions: Choruses
of "Swing batter batter!" ring out at the Sports complex
when players step up to the plate in the slow-pitch women's and
men's softball tournaments, and fun is par for the course as 4-person
teams tee off during the golf classic at Flatonia Golf Course. While
athletic attendees race for first place in the 5K Run/Walk at Wolters
Park Pavilion and participants take aim in the horseshoe pitching
contest at the American Legion Hall, foodies hungry for a culinary
competition can cheer on their favorite charcoal griller in the
Go Texan BBQ Cook-off, jackpot beans contest and the CASI Chili
Cook-off.
Entertainment: Music
lovers can meet up at The Beirgarten Pavilion to listen to some
Texas tunes and two-step through the evening during a free street
dance, held on the final night of the festival.
Shopping: Folks
can find a Lone Star-themed souvenir among booths brimming with
arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles.
Children's Activities:
Little ones can promenade down the street in a special Kiddie parade,
and watch an array of floats and marching bands during the festival
parade, which leads from downtown to the park. Pint-sized sprinters
can lace up their sneakers and join Mom and Dad for a Family Fun
Run, or race their peers in the 10 and under division of the 1K
run. Tiny tots can get in on the action as they pedal toward the
finish line in the tricycle races, or they can simply enjoy the
many child-friendly carnival rides at the festival.
For more information:
• visit www.schulenburgfestival.org
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