Annual celebration brings food, fun, music & more this weekend

Following Friday night’s Coronation, Kenedy’s Bluebonnet Days Festival is now officially underway and many events are planned for this weekend’s annual celebration sponsored by the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce.

"Cajun Night" is Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Joe Gulley Park. There will be a shrimp boil, margarita contest and Cajun music will be provided by Les Flammes De Rouge (The Flames of Red), an exciting and diverse band from San Antonio.

Saturday morning will bring the Bluebonnet Days 5K Fun Run/Walk which will be held at Joe Gulley Park on May 3, starting at 7:30 a.m. This event benefits the Bluebonnet Days Coronation and scholarship fund. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest male and female in five different age groups. One prize will be awarded for the most spirited group or team of walkers/runners. Registrations will take place the morning of event.

The annual Bluebonnet Days Parade will start at 11 a.m. Saturday and will pass through downtown Kenedy along Main Street. Parade participants and vendors are encouraged to call the Chamber or visit www.kenedychamber.com for registration forms or more information. Watch for two colorful powered parachutes flying overhead during the parade and other events. The "Chute me sky high" powered parachutes are sponsored by Brown Automotive and Jerry B’s and they will offer rides to the public for a fee at the airport. Call Rick Smith - 361-319-6722 or Alan Fletcher - 361-542-6597 for more info.

Also on Saturday, the Kenedy Rotary Club is holding their annual Bluebonnet Days Pancake Breakfast. This year’s breakfast will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Hwy 72 West. Serving will start at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are available from Rotary Club members or at the door. For more information or tickets call 830-583-0128.

The Bluebonnet Days Car Show will be held on Saturday. This is the 4^th annual event sponsored by the Police Explorers and other businesses.

The Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament will be held Saturday during the Bluebonnet Days Festival at Joe Gulley Park This event is sponsored by Diamond Force Fast Pitch in Kenedy.

The Triple Heat & Bragging Rights Cook-Off will take place on Saturday at Joe Gulley Park. For more information and application forms please contact the Kenedy Chamber at 830-583-3223 or Joe Sheeran at 830-583-2212.

There will be "fun for all ages" at the festival Saturday at Joe Gulley Park including crafts, vendors, games and rides. There will be entertainment all day from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is no gate fee, but organizers say do not bring coolers full of drinks and food to the event. Food, water, cold drinks and beer will be available for purchase.

Additional information and entry forms are available at the Kenedy Chamber-830-583-3223 or online at www.kenedychamber.com.