Cotton Gin Festival

Ever been to a one-horse town? If you have not, you must visit the charming little town of Burton,Texas population 311!

Every April the town hosts their annual "Cotton Gin Festival." This is the oldest running cotton gin in America! Here you have the opportunity to watch tractor pulls, enter a pie eating or bubble gum blowing contest. They even have a goose plucking! Eat sausage on a stick...oh and turkey legs too! Must finish it off with a sugar coated funnel cake and old fashioned lemonade!

Don't forget about the Parade on Saturday. The street is lined with every kind of tractor you can imagine. Bring the kiddos, they can ride their bike and be part of all the action!

For those animal lovers, there is a petting zoo. My favorite is the chicken coop with all those baby chicks. They will let you jump right in with them!

If you are a mover and a shaker make sure you wear your dancing shoes! Bands perform throughout the entire day. There is also an ample supply of cold german soda water(Beer that is!).

For more info check out their site at http://www.cottonginfestival.com/

See you next year in the chicken coop! :)