Two Of Texas’ Most Bizarre and Wacky Festivals This Fall
· NewsTalk 1290Let's Take A Look At How Some Texans Are Celebrating the Lone Star State's Quirkiest Traditions.
Fall is officially here and that means everyone is going outside to enjoy the cooler temps before hibernating for the winter. That also means its FESTIVAL season all across Texas with fairs, carnivals and all sorts of celebrations.
According to a recent article by Thrillist, you can also find several wacky and weird fall festivals all across the country from "cow chip throwing" to the "North American Wife Carrying Championship".
Texas is no different as two East Texas festivals fit the category and both of them are happening this fall.
The 42nd Annual FireAnt Festival in Marshall is scheduled to "pile up" on October 12th. It began in 1982 to lift spirits in a time of economic hardship, given the name for no real reason except it sounded silly and had a nice ring to it according to Thrillist.
Over 30,000 people attended that first year, and four decades later it’s still going strong, with fire ant mascots and events like a Diaper Derby, parade, chicken chunkin’ contest, fire ant calling contest, and gurning contest... What's a Gurning Contest you ask?
The Texas Bigfoot Conference In Jefferson, TX.
Now I don't know if you want to consider this a "festival" but hundreds of sasquatch searchers will make their way to Jefferson, TX also known as the "Bigfoot Capital Of Texas" October 18 and 19th.
The annual Texas Bigfoot Conference will feature dinners, speakers, and more. While you’re in town stop by the Bigfoot statue in the Port Jefferson History and Nature Center, and make sure to explore the area between the entrance and the train bridge. It’s known as "Bigfoot Alley,”
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