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Woodforest Inaugural Crawfish Carnival Draws 3,000
It was mudbugs galore at the first ever Woodforest Inaugural Crawfish Carnival on April 6.
MONTGOMERY, TX -- The spiciest of mudbugs, and loads of fun were on tap last weekend in Montgomery, Texas. Nearly 3,000 people enjoyed a kaleidoscope of the crunchy crustaceans, carnival rides and colorful fun at the Woodforest Crawfish Carnival on April 6.
Mounds of crawfish and a Ferris wheel highlighted the inaugural event at Christine Allen Nature Park in Montgomery.
Other activities included Zydeco music; a carousel; carnival games and food; crawfish races; inflatables; a stilt walker; a photo booth; and more.
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“This was so much fun,” said Woodforest Marketing Director Faith Pitman. “We worried that early storms might dampen attendance, but that turned out to not be a problem. Thousands of people came out for a fun afternoon.”
Talk is already underway for next year’s carnival, she said.
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The carnival was a keystone event for Houston’s Largest Home Tour, sponsored by Woodforest developer Johnson Development Corp.
During the month-long tour, the public can tour hundreds of model homes and available homes in 13 Johnson communities.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.
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