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Cottonfest 2008
Robstown Area
Development Commission is proud of Cottonfest '08, an Annual
Celebration of Culture, History of Cotton Economy of Robstown & the
surrounding area.
Historically,
cotton and vegetable farming have played an important role in
Robstown's economy. The community will celebrate this heritage this year
at Cottonfest '08, its November family festival. Live music,
arts and crafts, sports competitions, cook-offs, contests, carnival,
and historical exhibits provide something for everyone.
Family Oriented Festival Will be held at
the:
Richard M.
Borchard Regional Fairgrounds
1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd.
Robstown, Texas
Events for
this Year's Festival
Parade/ Live Entertainment/ Food/Drinks/ Arts & Crafts Show/
Boat & Car Show/ Wesley Community Center-'Make It & Take It
Activities'/ Wagners Carnival/ Robstown Area Historical Museum Turtle Races/
BBQ Challenge/ Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest and more.
Cottonfest 2008 Queen
Pageant
7p.m. Sun., Oct. (TBD), 2008 at
(Location TBD)
Categories are as
follows:
Lil Miss Ages: 1-6, Jr. Miss Ages:
9-11, Sr. Miss Ages: 15-21
For Information call Sponsor (TBD)
361-.
BBQ Challenge
Friday Oct. (TBD), Sat. Oct. (TBD), Sunday
Oct. (TBD). Set-Up times each day: (TBA).
Parade
Cottonfest 2008 will kick
off with a parade that will begin at 10a.m. Sat., Oct. (TBD),
2008. The parade will begin at the corners of Matiana Ortiz Blvd. &
Main Ave. (with Line-Up beginning at 9a.m.) and proceed to the RMB Regional Fairgrounds, with parking available at the Fairgrounds.
Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition
"Agriculture In My Life"
Sat., Oct.(TBD), 2008 9a.m.-12(Noon)
Ages: up to 19Yrs. Old For info. call RADC 361-387-3933
Country Time Turtle Races
Sunday Oct. (TBD),
at 4p.m. location: (TBA). To sponsor a turtle call Jo
Ann Pattillo 361-387-4630
For information on Cottonfest '2008 please
E-mail
or call the
following:
RADC Ken
Faughn or Josie Segura 361-387-3933
Queen Pageant
BBQ Challenge
Danny Saenz
361-438-2775
Country Time Turtle Races
Jo Ann Pattillo
361-387-4630 |
