Every week, shop from local farmers, bakers and specialty product makers with all kinds of goods like fresh produce, baked goods, popcorn and handmade crafts.
The City of Killeen Farmers Market will open for the season today.
The market will be open Tuesdays through October from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Rosa Hereford Killeen Community Center parking lot, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., according to a news release from the city of Killeen.
Local farmers, bakers and specialty product makers will have tents to sell their goods like fruits and vegetables, baked goods, popcorn and handmade crafts. The Killeen Animal Shelter will also participate with adoptable animals. A dozen vendors are expected at opening day.
To mark the official start of the farmers market, there will be a DJ playing music for shoppers and vendors to enjoy. Promotional giveaways will include t-shirts and tote bags while supplies last, according to the release.
The month of May arrives this weekend and brings with it many chances to celebrate the season with family and friends by going to a festival, live music show, family movie night and much more. Read on below for more details.
Local Events
The Copperas Cove Arbor Day event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. May 1 at the Copperas Cove Police Department, 302 E. Avenue E. This event will center around a community planting.
The Harker Heights Spring Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1 at Carl Levin Park, 400 Millers Crossing. This free event will feature family-friendly activities, vendors, artists, and a duck race. Visitors can “adopt” a duck for the race and the participant with the “adopted” duck that wins will get a cash prize. Go to form.jotform.com/210674337406151 to sign up as a vendor or sponsor and to adopt a duck. Email harkerheightschamber@hhchamber.com for more information.
Spring is in full swing in the Killeen-Fort Hood area, and with summer swiftly approaching, now is the time to celebrate. Visit the Monarch Festival to celebrate seasonal migration, the Heart of Texas RV Show to prepare for future vacations, local libraries for spring family fun, or a farmers market for seasonal products. Details for these events and more down below.
Local Events
The Temple Chamber of Commerce and City of Temple are hosting The Spirit of Santa Fe Trail from April 16- 18. Central Texas wineries and breweries will offer ticket holders either a wine tasting or a flight of beer at each location. The $20 trail ticket is valid for one offer at each participating location over the trail dates. Participating locations include 3 Texans Winery and Vineyard, Axis Winery, Dancing Bee Winery, Moose & Goose Winery, Red Caboose Winery, Bold Republic Brewing Company and Fire Base Brewing Company. Go to www.templechamber.com/spiritofsantafe.html for tickets and more information.
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