VIDOR, Texas — If you're looking for family fun this weekend, there's an experience in Vidor that you won't want to miss as Creekwood Farms holds its first blueberry festival.
The farm has been described as a 'hidden gem' and it's located on Creekwood Street in Vidor.
"People don't expect to see a 113 acre blueberry farm." says event coordinator, Elizabeth Campbell.
Shawn Newell and his wife took the leap of faith to purchase a then, 7-acre farm in 2020. And now, they are ready to hold their first ever blueberry festival this weekend
The owner of Creekwood Farms, Shawn Newell, says he's excited for the community to come and see their piece of hidden paradise.
"It's just a way for people to get out here to experience it and to, you know, really get to see where local produce is grown here in their backyard," Newell told 12News.
WHERE | 999 Creekwood St in Vidor
COST | Ages 13+ $10, 3-12 $5, Free for 2 & under, cash, debit cards accepted
You'll be able to find pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, live music and food trucks. A blood drive will also be happening during the festival.
Creekwood Farms is a distributor for H-E-B to provide fresh produce statewide. They are one of eight other Texas farms that provide the grocery store with fresh blueberries.
"We would produce about 75,000 pounds of fresh blueberries a year," he said.
That's almost the equivalent weight of seven elephants.
The Southeast Texas farm is centered around family.
"My mom, dad and three of my four sisters here, and they all help in some way," Newell explains.
Newell's sister, Elizabeth Campbell is the event coordinator for the festival and she has a big list of festivities.
"We're going to have almost 80 vendors. They're going to have anything from homemade soap, candles, furniture... The whole nine yards. \It's going to be incredible. We're also going to have live music." Campbell said..
The festival starts Friday, April 19th at 9 a.m. and continues until 6 p./m. on Saturday.
"There is definitely a different experience picking a blueberry off the bush and eating it right there in the field, versus buying it at the store." Says Newell.
"We're really excited to be able to share the farm with everyone."
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