The Parker County Peach Festival is an annual event held the second Saturday of each July in

Weatherford, Texas Weatherford ( ) is a city and the county seat of Parker County, Texas, United States. In 2020, its population was 30,854. Weatherford is named after Thomas J. Weatherford, a State senator and advocate for Texas’ secession to the Confederate S ...

, beginning in 1985. In addition to celebrating the

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crop from local growers, the festival also showcases local arts and crafts vendors. It is capable of drawing thousands of attendees. During the festival, vendors set up booths in the open area surrounding the Parker County Courthouse. There is a companion bike rally event called the Peach Pedal, that serves peaches at its rest stops. There are three separate stages for entertainment including a children's stage. In previous years, there have been as many as 200 foods, craft, art, and activity booths. The festival features a “42” domino tournament.

Food

In addition to fresh, ripe peaches, attendees can enjoy peach-based foods such as: *Peach

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*Peach

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*peach juleps *Peach

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*Peach

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and typical fair foods like

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, turkey legs, roasted corn, etc. The peach-themed offerings run out within the first few hours of the event

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References

External links

Parker County Peach FestivalWeatherford Chamber of CommercePeach Pedal Bike Ride
Food and drink festivals in the United States Tourist attractions in Parker County, Texas Festivals in Texas Fruit festivals {{US-cuisine-stub