Frequently Asked Questions

 


Future Peanut Festival Dates

66 th Annual: October 5, 7-9, 2010
67 th Annual: October 11, 13-15, 2011
68 th Annual: October 9, 11-13, 2012
69 th Annual: October 8, 10-12, 2013
70 th Annual: October 7, 9-11, 2014

Make your plans now to come visit the City of Floresville during the Floresville Peanut Festival.

For more information see our website:

www.floresvillepeanutfestival.org

 

 

1.        How did the Floresville Peanut Festival begin?

It began July 29, 1938, when prominent businessmen in Floresville decided there needed to be a festival in honor of the farming and harvesting season of the peanut. These men designated the celebration as the “Floresville Peanut Pow-wow.” This “Pow-wow” was to be held in the courthouse square, where it continues to be held today. The name was changed in August 1938 to the Floresville Peanut Festival.

2.        When was the 1st festival held?

The first festival was held on the courthouse square in downtown Floresville in October 1938. It was well received by all the citizens of Floresville, Wilson County and South Central Texas.

3.        What is the purpose of the festival?

The purpose of the festival is to produce a grand celebration to recognize the importance of the peanut to the Southwest Texas agriculture, although it is now an endangered crop in the area, and to celebrate the farming and harvesting of the peanut in the Wilson County area. Also to provide scholarships for the young men and women that participates in the Royal Court of the Association. The Festival also is an attraction for tourist to come and visit Historic Floresville.

4.        What is the purpose of the association?

The purpose of the Association is to organize and conduct the Annual Festival in the City of Floresville, for educational purposes and to commemorate the farmers and harvest of the peanut crop in Wilson County.

5.        Where does the money go that the association raises during events and the festival?

The Association uses the money to pay for the expenses of the organization throughout the year. Also the money is used for preparing items, booking bands and other entertainment for the next years festival. The festival is not able to donate money to any organizations because the Association is not a 501(c)3, it is a 501(c)4.

6.        How does an organization get involved with the Association?

The Association is always eager for more individuals and organizations to become members. The only thing needed is a letter, on letterhead, from the respected organization stating they would like to become a member with a certain designated Director to sit on the Board. An alternate that is active in the organization is also requested to be on the letter just in case the Director is not able to come to a meeting. If an individual would like to become a board member, he/she is to contact anyone on the executive board to discuss their appointment.

7.        Are pets allowed?

Since the Festival grounds are not fenced in, pets are welcomed, as long as they are on a leash and have identification tags. The owner/handler of the pet resumes all responsibility of the pet if the pet hurts anyone or destroys anything. We do ask that the pet owner be respectful of the Courthouse square, the area people walk around, and pick up after their pet. The Peanut Festival Association, City of Floresville or County of Wilson is not responsible for any animal bites or confrontations that guest may have during the festival. The owner of the animal resumes all responsibility.

8.        Who comes to the Festival?

EVERYONE! There is no admission. It is a fun time to bring the entire family out and enjoy the festival grounds, food and entertainment.

9.        How much is it to get in?

IT IS FREE. No admission for the festival grounds. The Coronation is $10.00 per ticket on Thursday night.

10.    How much is food, drinks, carnival games?

Guests will find coupon booths selling food coupons for 50 cents each in two locations on the Festival Grounds. Foods such as sodas can be purchased for 1 coupon while main dishes such as hamburgers, fajita tacos, goritas, etc… will cost 5-7 coupons. Coupons are not universal. Beer coupons are also available by the beer booth under the oak tree for $1.00 per coupon. Carnival coupons are available at the carnival for 50 cents each. With rides averaging 2 coupons per ride.

11.  Who participates in the festival?

        People from all over. Food vendors are family, friends and others that get together to produce some of the finest festival food. The Goober Games are games that are organized by not-profit church, civic, and school organizations which prepare the games for the children that attend. The Floresville Peanut Festival Association and Food Booth Chair constantly monitor the condition of the booths and the quality of the food being served during the Festival weekend to insure food superiority and Festival guests' safety.

12. What is the safety like since the grounds are not fenced or closed in?

    There are Wilson County Sheriff Deputies and City of Floresville Officers walking around the grounds throughout the Festival. All executive board members and chairs of the Festival have walkie-talkies to have constant communication with each other and the officers. An EMS unit is on stand-by in the event that one is needed. A Lost Child room is set up in the Courthouse as well as a first-aid station for those that need medical attention.