DEEP IN THE HEART OF HACHIE
WAXAHACHIE BLOOMS WITH FUN FOR EVERYONE
I might not have been born in Waxahachie, but as the saying goes, I got here as fast as I could! Even though my roots don’t grow generations deep, I was planted in Waxahachie over 20 years ago, and I have been blooming ever since helping create memorable experiences and lots of fun for our residents, businesses and visitors of this place that I now call home – Waxahachie, A Place in Your Heart, Texas.
One of our oldest and most beloved annual events that has been a Waxahachie tradition for 54 years is the Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes taking place on June 1-2. This year, it is a walkable tour featuring five of the most iconic historic private homes on Main Street. The Trail will also include exclusive access to landmarks, special exhibits and an Antiques & Boutiques Market downtown around the iconic courthouse square.
Waxahachie, which is the official Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas, will be in full-bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 26th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival. The festival will be featuring musical entertainment by “Endless Summer: America’s Beach Boys Experience” in concert followed by the Spectacular H-E-B Fireworks Show at the Waxahachie Sports Complex on July 3. On July 4, the celebration will continue at 10 a.m. with a hometown parade down Main Street fully lined with crape myrtles in bloom, families gathered on lawns to salute our Veteran’s for their service and American flags waiving courtesy of the Waxahachie Rotary Club. It’s a slice of Americana that not everyone gets to experience.
Not only do we bloom with fun in the Gingerbread City, we also brew up fun and have joined the Brew City, TX initiative to promote our two craft breweries – Railport Brewing Company and Southern Roots Brewing Company. In honor of dad, our breweries, bars and restaurants will join forces with the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association to host “Dad’s Day Downtown” on June 15 offering live music and specials throughout the day and evening for the special men in your life.
Last but not least, Railyard Park has a fun line-up over the next few months:
•May 18: King George’s (George Strait Tribute) Bash
•June 1: Barbie Movie Night
•July 6: Summer Soul Affair
•July 20: Neon Disco Night
•Saturday Mornings: Fitness Camp (through September)
Wondering what will bloom next for fun this summer and beyond?! Y’all be sure to check out the Waxahachie Convention & Visitor Bureau’s website — (VisitWaxahachie.com) for information on all of Waxahachie’s upcoming events, shopping, dining, lodging and more.
