The month of May is in full bloom now and so are all of the flowers and trees that decorate our countryside. There are several fantastic festivals, events, and activities happening around Temple this time of year to celebrate this spring month. If you aren’t sure where to take your kids, friends or out-of-town guests, here are some of the best ones just to get you started.
Speaking of blooming, you can’t miss the annual Bloomin’ Festival right here in your beloved town of Temple. This isn’t your ordinary festival, so load up the Ford. There will be a carnival full of exciting rides, amazing food to sample, a kids’ zone complete with a petting zoo, and lots of live entertainment. The musical artists will feature the talents of Bri Bagwell, Bart Crow, Kevin Fowler, Kirk Baxley, and many more. This year, there will even be a multi-court arena for playing dodgeball smack-dab in the middle of the festival. Tickets are just $15 and good for both days of the festival, May 9 and 10.
Get prepared for the Bloomin’ Festival by participating in the Bloomin’ Temple Rotary Half Marathon and 5K. Of course you will be doing lots of walking around at the festival, but for those who feel they need to get their blood pumping extra early, join others in this one-of-a-kind race. The Half Marathon begins at 8am on May 10 and the 5K begins at 8:30am. You will be done with this race before the Bloomin’ Festival begins and gain a free pass for participating. You will also receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. They will be handing out awards in the various categories which are dependent on age and gender.
This Memorial Day, join the community at the Memorial Day Farmer’s Market in Rogers on May 26. This family-oriented day will be filled with fun arts and crafts, food vendors, live music and more. There will be tons of artists and vendors selling their wares including metal and wood art, natural beauty products, homemade baked goods and a variety of jams, jellies and salsas. There is also a freshly planted vineyard that you can stroll through this year.
Be sure to check out all the fun and have a happy and safe May from your friends at Johnson Brothers Ford.
