SAN AUGUSTINE, TX (KTRE) -
Looking
for a family-friendly, fun way to spend an autumn Saturday? The San Augustine
County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 22nd Annual Sassafras Festival
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday's
event will be held in downtown San Augustine. A postcard from the San Augustine
County Chamber of Commerce stated that the festival will be a "full day of fun,
great food, and entertainment."
The Dusty
Boots Band will provide live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a patriotic
concert will be held at noon.
The
festival's events will include: an antique and classic car exhibit, a BBQ
cook-off, a dog show, a wheel chair race, an old-fashioned fudge making
contest, a food challenge, a youth wildfire judging contest, a 5K run/walk, an
art show, a hospitality/souvenir booth, a book signing, reunions, a coloring
contest, a free Kids Corner, arts and crafts booths, food vendor, a quilt show
and sale, an Alzheimer's walk, and a hay ride.
In
addition, the postcard from the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce also
said, "Our charming and unique downtown shops invite you to browse at your
leisure during the festival."
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