It’s official!
The second annual Fuzzy Peach Festival will be held this weekend in downtown Fairfield, Texas.
Presented by the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this two-day event will feature live music, contests, kids activities, food and shopping,
Held on the Freestone County Courthouse Square, festival events are scheduled Friday night, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th.
Come to town a day early, and you can join the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department for their first ever BINGO Night beginning at 6:00 p.m. sharp at Twisted Vines Event Center. For info, contact Emma at 903-388-9883.
The Fuzzy Peach Festival will open this Friday evening with a Cornhole Tournament and a Street Dance featuring The FOG.
The tournament is hosted by Freestone County Area Go Texan Scholarship Committee. Cost is $40 per team.
Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. Bags will fly at 6:00 p.m. For info, call 254-625-0925.
The FOG is the Freakin’ Old Guys playing, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s rock; Cast Iron Songs and Torch Ballads. The group loves and plays the music they all grew up on.
The group will take the stage from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Food vendors will be available to festival goers.
The Fuzzy Peach Festival will continue Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with music, local shopping and loads of fun.
Little Miss Peach Pageant will crown two little cuties, age 3-6 years and 7-10 years. Dress code is Cute, Sassy and Comfy. For more info, call Gail Farish or Janis Glass at 903-389-5990 or 903-388-4120.
Cooks, Bakers and Chefs are invited to enter the 2021 Fuzzy Peach Cookery Contest for cash prizes. Entries will be judged on taste, texture, appearance, peach flavor, and creativity.
Contest will be open to all ages. Cost is $5 per entry. Divisions are Youth (16 & under) and Adult.
All entries should be turned in between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon to Desserts by MommaCakes on the west side of the courthouse square.
Judging will begin at 12:10 p.m. by members of the Fairfield History Club. Winners will be announced by 1:30 p.m.
Categories include: Cake, Pie/Cobbler, Other Desserts, Ice Cream, and Non-Dessert. Any type of peaches may be used.
Also on tap for Saturday will be an Ice Cream Eating contest (at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.), Slip N Slide Fun, Food Trucks, Games, and Vendor Stalls.
Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneurs will also be selling their thirst-quenching drinks.
During the festival on Saturday, local retailers will host a Peach Stroll to encourage local shopping. Enjoy peachy surprises from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at participating businesses:
–Pack N Mail (412 E. Commerce): Peach Bellini, Savory Crackers & Dip
–Tallulah Rey (113 E. Commerce): Peachy Beverages, Random Discounts & Free Merchandise
–Accessories, Etc. (115 E. Commerce): Peach Cobbler, Scout & Corkcicle items 20% off
–Armadillo Emporium (101 W. Commerce): Peach Tea & Peach Perserves
–The Warehouse (235 S. Fairway): Peach Bellini Slushes & Peach Cheesecake Cups
–Brenda’s Closet (123 S. Mount): Peach Pie, Peach Tea, Peach Salsa & Peach Margaritas
–Dessert by MommaCakes (105 S. Mount): Peach Bellinis
–Thee Juice N Aide (122 S. Keechi): Fuzzy Peach Loaded Tea 10% off
–Kennedy’s Korner (123 S. Keechi): Peach Tea & Peach Cobbler
Live music by Genevieve Allen will be enjoyed from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy under the shade.
Genevieve has ties to the Young Community of Freestone County.
She grew up competing in rodeo, and music has always been a huge part of her life. Genevieve initially studied classical piano, competing all across the state of Texas. Her musical world changed forever when she heard her first country song. It was a Garth Brooks song. Genevieve quickly became obsessed with the music written about her world of rodeo and horses. She bought a guitar and started learning the music of her heroes: Garth, Chris Ledoux, George Strait, Merle Haggard, and others.
The Western influence is undeniable in the music of Genevieve Allen. Combining the traditional sounds of steel guitar and fiddle that are reminiscent of the Old West, Genevieve modernizes her sound with gritty rock vibes.
Also held this Saturday will be a Blood Drive at Fairfield Masonic Lodge #103 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Masonic Lodge is located on the East side of the Courthouse Square.
For info, call Rich Schaufert at 389-383-5627.
This is a not-to-miss weekend. Come on out and enjoy the 2nd annual Fuzzy Peach Festival. For more info, contact the Chamber Office at 903-389-5792.
