The interactive mobile game, Pokémon Go, has taken the world by storm this summer, and the small towns in Freestone County, Texas are no exception.
Players, called Trainers in the game, have been spotted everywhere, catching Pokémon, stocking up at PokéStops and taking over local Gyms.
Kerrisa Clary, Assistant Office Manager at Fairfield Lake State Park, reported having several Pokémon players visiting the park, as their front gate is a PokéStop.  They recently shared a picture of a Pokémon they caught on the park’s Facebook page.
According to Spencer Hancock (Red Team – Level 22), who will be presenting a workshop to business owners on August 26th, Pokémon has been popular with each generation, since it began in the 1990’s.
Indeed, local players include Elementary age students, teenagers, young adults, and at least one grandmother (Yellow Team – Level 7).

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The game combines the real world with the virtual game world of Pokémon.  Trainers must physically visit Ether Shock and Gyms, located at local landmarks or historic buildings.
The game is tied to your phone’s GPS, and many of the features are unlocked while walking from place to place.
With the hot summer weather, many Trainers play the game late at night or early in the morning.  “That will change once the weather begins to cool off,” says Hancock, with more people out and about during regular business hours.
Learn how you can use this new game to your advantage by increasing customer traffic to your business.
Have Lunch, and Learn about Pokémon, on Friday, August 26th from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Conference Center.  Lunch will be provided.
This will be an interactive workshop.  Participants are encouraged to bring their phones and download the free Pokémon GO game app, prior to the event.
RSVP to 903-389-5792.
This workshop is sponsored by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fairfield.