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Best of the Fest

By Andy Behlen
  • Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager performing as “Dos Borrachos” drew one of the largest Saturday night crowds the Festival has ever seen. Photos by Andy Behlen
    Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager performing as “Dos Borrachos” drew one of the largest Saturday night crowds the Festival has ever seen. Photos by Andy Behlen
  • The Arabian Shriners returned to the Festival Parade this year to entertain the crowd with their tiny cars.
    The Arabian Shriners returned to the Festival Parade this year to entertain the crowd with their tiny cars.
  • An equestrian group led by Orlando Adame brought up the rear of the Schulenburg Festival Parade.
    An equestrian group led by Orlando Adame brought up the rear of the Schulenburg Festival Parade.
  • Rodeo bull riding action from Friday night.
    Rodeo bull riding action from Friday night.
  • Schulenburg cheerleaders in the Festival Parade on Sunday.
    Schulenburg cheerleaders in the Festival Parade on Sunday.
  • The Triumphs performed Friday night before a big crowd at the Schulenburg Festival.
    The Triumphs performed Friday night before a big crowd at the Schulenburg Festival.
  • Carson Jeffry entertained the crowd Friday night. Photos by Andy Behlen
    Carson Jeffry entertained the crowd Friday night. Photos by Andy Behlen

The Fayette County Record

The Schulenburg Festival lived up to its nickname as “The National Party Of Texas” lastweekend.The headline act on Saturday night, Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager as “Dos Borrachos,” drew one of the largest crowds the Festival has seen in many years. Festival Association had not yet counted all of the ticket sales when the Record spoke with officials on Sunday, but it was expected to be one of the most well-attended nights inSeeSchulenburg,the event’s history.The Festival opened up on Thursday night with a concert by local band Southbound 955. Friday night entertainment featured The Triumphs and Carson Jeffrey. Texas Dream and Texas Unlimited Band entertained thecrowds on Sunday.A downpour drenched the town Saturday afternoon. The rain didn’t keep the crowds away, although it did disrupt the Festival softball tournament. Several games were delayed, and some out-of-town teams decided to go home early. Play resumed on Sunday with asmaller bracket.The Grand Festival Parade took place on Sunday morning in Downtown Schulenburg. The parade included about 70 entries. Serving as parade marshals were the 1972 Schulenburg Shorthorn State FootballTeam.Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek said officers broke up one disturbance at the Festival. He said police did not make any arrests at the Festival. They did issue one citation for publicintoxication, Brenek said.

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