BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND IN CHAPPELL HILL

  

One of the largest festivals in the state is set to take place this weekend in Chappell Hill.  The Bluebonnet Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday (April 14th and 15th).

According to Festival Committee member Janice Wick, It has been designated by the Texas Legislature as the “Official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festival”…

The Chappell Hill Historical Society organizes the festival each year. It originated as an antique show, and now flourishes as one of the largest arts & crafts festivals in the state with over 300 vendors. The festival attracts antique and art collectors from throughout Texas to the Chappell Hill area.

One of the unique items this year is a 4 dimensional display of Soule University.  The Historical Society has been working with the Texas A&M Construction and Science Department to develop a 4 dimensional model of Soule University, which was torn down more than 100 years ago and stood where the current Chappell Hill Café is located.  Professors from Texas A&M will be at the Providence Baptist Church Saturday morning testing out this visual exhibit which virtually recreates this historic structure.

Wick says the population of the tiny community of Chappell Hill swells each year at this time…

For additional information, including maps and vendor information visit www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com.

Full Press Release from the Chappell Hill Historical Society:

The Official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festival, one of the largest festivals in the state of Texas, will take place this April 14 & 15 in the community of Chappell Hill. "Designated as the "Official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festival" by the Texas Legislature, our community is once again prepared to host one of the areas most attended festivals and provide entertainment for the entire family as they come out to the country to enjoy the wildflowers and picturesque scenery," stated Joel Romo, President of the Chappell Hill Historical Society. The Chappell Hill Historical Society Bluebonnet Festival which originated as an antique show, now flourishes as one of the largest arts & crafts festivals in the state with over 300 juried vendors. The festival attracts antique and art collectors from throughout Texas to the Chappell Hill area which benefits their local businesses, vendors and provides the opportunity to connect with festival arts & crafts artists also from throughout the country. "This year the Society has been working with the Texas A&M Construction and Science Department to develop a 4 dimensional model of Soule University, which was torn down more than 100 years ago and stood where the current Chappell Hill Café is located. Professors from Texas A&M will be at the Providence Baptist Church all day across from Bevers Kitchen Saturday morning testing out this visual exhibit which virtually recreates this historic structure. We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy this technology exhibit while visiting Chappell Hill," stated Romo.

"We are thrilled to have local artist Nita Ross donating her talent and allowing us to use her artwork in with this year’s commemorative poster. The 2018 Official Bluebonnet Festival T-shirts and posters will be on sale downtown Chappell Hill at the Rock Store. We love to showcase our community and share our country atmosphere with guest from around Texas and the world. There will be plenty of shopping with all of our vendors, plenty of children’s activities and of course plenty of food and beverages for the entire family. The festival also offers an opportunity to tour many of the historic buildings that offer a look into Texas history and Texas’ independence. Only an hour from downtown Houston, families can enjoy the picturesque countryside and welcome in the spring season while celebrating the state flower, the Texas Bluebonnet," concluded Romo.

For additional information about the festival such as musical line up, maps and vendor information visit www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com.