Rain won’t stop Blueberry Festival
Published 3:45 pm Thursday, June 17, 2021
- Above, crowds flocked to the Alabama Blueberry Festival every year. Although the event will not take place this year, many of the items found at the festival can be purchased while supplies last. File photo
Regardless of discouraging weather forecasts for the coming weekend, directors and staff of the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce are moving forward with plans for the Blueberry Festival.
Mallory Stanley Hendrix, president of the hosting organization, said the event is still going to happen — regardless of the discouraging weather forecasts.
“Rain or shine, the festival will go on,” Hendrix said Thursday afternoon.
The countdown to the 40th Alabama Blueberry Festival continues with workers busy preparing for the big day this Saturday.
Festival organizers are still busy preparing for the big day while keeping an eye on the weather situations.