There were activities for all ages, including the Tiny Tails to You petting zoo, pictured.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
After being rescheduled from April 12, due to inclement weather, the Fifth Annual Driftwood Heritage Festival was held Sunday, May 17. The festival, hosted by the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society at Vista Brewing, aimed to bring people together to learn about the history and future of the town.
Martha Brown, left, and Kate Johnson peruse the Driftwood Heritage mini museum inside the brewery. Historic photos and details were laid out as a learning opportunity.
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The Driftwood Storytellers — members of families who have been in Driftwood for generations — share stories with attendees about growing up and living in the town.
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A couple dances to the live music. The lineup included the Sophia Johnson Band and Harvest Thieves, both based in Austin.
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A couple dances to the live music. The lineup included the Sophia Johnson Band and Harvest Thieves, both based in Austin.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Ms. Poppy the Clown provided entertainment in the children’s area, which also included a game zone with giant Jenga and Connect Four.
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Two-year-old Noam enjoys the bubble party in the children’s area.
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There were activities for all ages, including the Tiny Tails to You petting zoo, pictured.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Local vendors were able to set up booths, along with educational tables from nonprofit organizations in the area. Pictured, the owner of South Creek Provision Company offers a bar of soap for a young attendee to check out the scent.
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A youngster gets his face painted with a rainbow.
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The Sophia Johnson Band entertains the crowd with its bluegrass, country, western swing music. Originally from Birmingham England, Johnson has been a resident of Austin for more than a decade.
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Hudson pauses the fun for an ice cream break to fend off the humidity.
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Attendees take a break to take in the sights, as others arrive.
Ashley Kontnier
