Grapeland's 60something Peanut Festival!

Zainossr · 07-17-2006, 09:29 PM

October 14 is the date for our yearly fall festival dubbed the "Peanut Festival." Many years ago peanuts were the cash crop here abouts. Now there are more watermelons grown, but the name remains! This is the second year for a car show to be included. All are welcomed. I am in charge so you won't find a registration fee. We gave away $300 in cash awards last year. There is a parade with pretty fair attendance starting at 10:00 - registration at 9:00am. At the parade's end will be a car/tractor/cycle show ending about 12:00. There are many arts and crafts booths at the city park only about 5 blocks away. There is live music and lots of good eating booths. A carnival for the kids (and just who are they?) is included.

Hey one of our Fanatics has a band over around FT. WORTH! Maybe they could come down and play for us!!!! A nice cruise can be arranged by me what ever length the group might want to make around 2:00 or 3:00 if any were interested. I can provide what other info you might want i.e. lodging, routing etc!

Grapeland is 20 miles south of Palestine on Highway 19/287. This is about 2 1/2 hours from the Dallas Metroplex or Houston for that matter! Zip here is 75844.

pfisterlevel · 07-17-2006, 09:39 PM

I'm up for that. I'll put the "Batmobile" in any parade. Sounds like it could be some fun!

John

nelson · 07-18-2006, 05:34 AM

Sigh us up for all the acitvities. Please post some information on lodging.

Melvin and Johna

wildcat66 · 07-18-2006, 07:45 PM

I wish I could make it but since I will be with all the fanatics the next weekend, I have to hold a couple of birthday parties for my oldest and youngest kiddos'!

flames · 07-18-2006, 08:14 PM

I think I could make that one.... I will check with the Mrs. to make sure we have no plans....and we can get a babysitter since the SSR will not hold the 4 of us....

WOW_FCTR · 07-19-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by flames

I think I could make that one.... I will check with the Mrs. to make sure we have no plans....and we can get a babysitter since the SSR will not hold the 4 of us....

Hey....you have an excuse to buy a second SSR !!!!

nelson · 08-19-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pfisterlevel

I'm up for that. I'll put the "Batmobile" in any parade. Sounds like it could be some fun!

John

John
I mapped the distance from Houston to Grapeland using Gingerbread Square in Grapeland as the reference point. Total miles 218.7, Travel time 3 hours 50".
If possible let's caravan there and back. It is probably closer than the distance shown.

Melvin

pfisterlevel · 08-19-2006, 01:31 PM

I would probably go up Saturday but I would need to return on Sunday. Let's see how things progress here and also if anyone else is going.

John

Zainossr · 09-11-2006, 09:40 PM

Just wanted to keep this fresh on everyone's mind! Sure would like to have a bunch of SSRs here for the parade and show! And the entry is free with cash prizes. 'Twould make me look good!

Oct 14! Parade time sign in at 9:00 am; parade at 10:00; show immediately following. Awards by 12:30. Arts and crafts with lots of good eats and a carnival with live music! Good ole East Texas fun for everyone. See ya, Don

nelson · 09-15-2006, 07:29 PM

If everything goes okay, we plan on arriving early Saturday morning for the festival. Finally got a room in Crockett at the Holiday Inn Express for Saturday night. We will leave then on Sunday. They have a few openings now.
Looking forward to the activities and visiting with you again.

Melvin and Johna

Zainossr · 09-16-2006, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nelson

If everything goes okay, we plan on arriving early Saturday morning for the festival. Finally got a room in Crockett at the Holiday Inn Express for Saturday night. We will leave then on Sunday. They have a few openings now.
Looking forward to the activities and visiting with you again.

Melvin and Johna

Great! Yeah, get here early and you can help me with the registrations and everything! Looking forward to seeing the two of you again? Just bringing one car I would guess?

Nomad56 · 09-16-2006, 07:02 AM

I've sent the information to Kelli, maybe she'll cruise down from the East.

nelson · 09-16-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by zainossr

Great! Yeah, get here early and you can help me with the registrations and everything! Looking forward to seeing the two of you again? Just bringing one car I would guess?

We will be arriving in Ole Yeller. It needs a good run. See you Saturday Oct. 14th. Please PM information on where to meet.

Thanks Melvin

pfisterlevel · 09-17-2006, 10:34 AM

Looks like I will be passing on this trip in order to prepare for the following week's trip to Fredericksburg. I'm sure y'all will have a great time!

John