There will also be live music, food booths and vendors offering fabric and other quilting paraphernalia. The festival has the atmosphere of an 1890s ice cream social and offers visitors a chance to enjoy ice cream, strolling barbershop quartets, live jazz bands, arts and crafts. The event includes a children s carnival. May 12 along Main and Alamo streets. Live music, food, artisans demonstrate their crafts.
Admission is free.
The tour includes eight privately owned homes that are not usually open to the public. The will be a special Champagne Tour today and May 11, which offers a different slate of homes. Both Champagne Tour evenings include a ticket to the weekend Historic Homes Tour. The program includes a demonstration of food preparation, cultural traditions, basket making and ceremonial dancing. Discounts available for students.