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Frequently Asked Questions
Future Peanut Festival Dates
66 th Annual: October 5, 7-9, 2010
67 th Annual: October 4, 6-8, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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. The association is proud to provide scholarships for the young
men and women that participate in the Royal Court. The Festival promotes tourism letting visitors enjoy Historic
Floresville and all we have to offer.
What is the purpose of the association?
The purpose of the Association is to provide scholarships, promote community involvement, organize and conduct
the Annual Floresville Peanut Festival, commemorate the history of farmers and harvest of the peanut crop in Wilson County.
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.
Additionally 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.
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.
Who comes to the Festival?
EVERYONE! There is no admission for Friday and Saturday events.
It is a fun time to bring the entire family out and enjoy the festival
grounds, food and entertainment.
How much is it to get in?
The Coronation is $10.00 per ticket on Thursday night.
Admission price at the Event Center on Sunday varies for the type of events you wish to attend.
Prices are as low as $3 for kids 6-12, $5 for 13+ for the grounds, $10 per person pre-sale and
$15 at the door for inside music acts and grounds.
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.
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.
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.
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