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MAGNOLIA DAYS

Food, music, fun May 17-18 COLUMBUS — Excitement is again brewing in Columbus as the Chamber of Commerce finalizes preparations for the 2019 Magnolia Days Festival. Happening on the Courthouse Square on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, the Magnolia Days Festival will be two days of fun for the entire family including delicious food, a Biergarten featuring Texas craft beers and local wines, a Family Fun Zone with activities for both the young and “young at heart” such as a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, bungee trampoline, miniature train ride, and carnival games. Horse and carriage rides will available both nights. Add in a fantastic lineup of free concerts to keep festival goers

dancing in the streets and the Magnolia Days Festival has something for everyone to enjoy!

The Festival will also feature approximately 50 vendors offering a variety of arts, crafts, jewelry, candles, clothing, soaps, and other items for sale. Food trucks and food vendors will offer a variety of treats for guests to enjoy, including burgers, crawfish (while supplies last), street tacos and egg rolls, boudin balls, authentic Spanish food, loaded potato fries, shaved ice, Frito pies, hot dogs, ice cream, Shrimp po boys, tamales, fruit cups, kettle corn, cold brewed coffee and more.

There will be live concerts Friday evening and Sat-

urday beginning at noon, featuring Kyle Park, Zack Walther Band, Courtney Patton, Black Cat Choir, Jon Stork, Shiner Hobo Band, Darrel Appelt, Victor Rodriguez and other great artists including adorable little Sakura Guerrero Martinez, who wowed the crowd at Columbus Elementary Schools talent contest this year. All concerts are free to the public.

Adults will enjoy the Biergarten, sponsored by FSC, Inc. offering much-loved canned domestic beers and unique Texas craft beers on tap. Texas wines will also be available in the wine garden.

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2019 MAGNOLIA DAYS MUSIC & EVENT SCHEDULE

Kyle Park

Jon Stork

Events Continued from 3 Originally known as the Magnolia Homes Tour, the festival was first launched in 1962 as a tour of local historic homes and blossomed in the 70’s into a full-blown festival, which was held annually for more than four decades. Dormant for nearly ten years, the Chamber of Commerce revived the event in 2016. Last year the Chamber estimates that more than 3,300 people attended over the course of the twoday event. This year, with the help of presenting sponsors, Todd and Morgan

— FRIDAY — 5:00 — Festivities begin 5:00 — Zach Nytomt 5:00 — Carriage Rides begin 5:00 — Street Vendors Open 6:30 — Nnamdi 6:40 — Magnolia Belles walk through Courthouse lawn

7:00 — Presentation of Belles upstairs at Opera House 7:30 — Black Cat Choir 9:30 — Zach Walther Band — SATURDAY — 12:00 — Festivities begin again 12:00— Victor Rodriquez

1:00 — Presentation of Magnolia Belles on Courthouse lawn 1:30 — Sakura Guerrero Martinez (Elementary school talent show winner) 1:45 —Victor Rodriquez (acoustic)

2:00 — Historic properties tours begin 2:00 — Carriage rides begin 2:30 — Darrel Appelt 4:30 — Shiner Hobo Band 6:30 — Jon Stork 8:00 — Courtney Patton Band 9:30 — Kyle Park

Zach Nytomt

Victor Rodriguez

Barten, the Chamber promises it will be bigger and better than ever.

True to its roots, in conjunction with the Columbus Historic Preservation Trust, the Festival will conduct tours of eight or more historic properties on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m., hosted by the Magnolia Belles, a group of high school seniors who are active in community service and have undergone extensive docent training. The annual ‘Presentation of the Belles,’ where the young ladies dress in Victorian-era dresses, has been a tradition in Columbus for 56 years and will be held on

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Belles

Magnolia THE 2019

Nicole Brooke Hoelscher

Nicole Brooke Hoelscher is the daughter of Allen and Judy Hoelscher, and is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, a varsity cheerleader of four years, varsity tennis team for four years, varsity volleyball team of three years, varsity softball team for two years, varsity cheer co-captain for senior year, Columbus FFA Officer for three years, members of the Frelsburg 4-H and Colorado County 4-H, Saint Anthony youth group member for five years.

She is a Tennis regional qualifier for two years, academic all-district in volleyball, Softball, and Tennis, first team all-district in Volleyball, and attended Texas bluebonnet girls state. Her future plans include Blinn College and then transfering to Texas A&M and major in kinesiology and earn a master’s degree in Athletic Training.

“I am very proud to help carry on this wonderful tradition in our community.

My aunts, mother, sister, and cousins were Belles and I am truly honored and blessed to follow in their footsteps,” Hoelscher says.

Hayley Elyce Janik

Bailey Riana Gast

Hayley Elyce Janik is the daughter of James and Shelley Janik.

She is a confirmed member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Columbus, an active member of her community, and works weekends at Becky’s Cafe. During high school Hayley played Volleyball as a Freshman and Sophmore, varsity Softball beginning her Freshman year, and was a member of FFA. Always caring for the well being of others, she plans to pursue a career in dental hygiene after graduation.

“History and tradition are the heart of Columbus. Being a Belle preserves the history of our town, and I am honored to be a part of keeping the tradition alive,” Janik says.

Bailey Riana Gast is the daughter of Keith and Loraine Gast.

She has participated in God’s Work and Our Hands, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, RFL Junior Committee, Nails at TLC, and First Responder car wash.

She plans to attend Blinn in Brenham.

“Being a Belle is an honor to represent the history in Columbus Texas. We have all worked and volunteered a lot of time to become a Magnolia Belle,” Gast says.

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Madison Nicole Johnson

Rachel Pharr

Lynden Potter

Madison Nicole Johnson is the daughter of Wade and Gina Johnson and she is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, is Class president, Varsity Softball, varsity Volleyball, and St. Paul Lutheran Church youth group.

She was selected to attend Bluebonnet Girls State, second place team in all-state district volleyball, and homecoming queen. She plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin to major in biology.

“I get to celebrate my hometown’s rich history and carry on the same legacy that my grandmother, aunt, and sister did as past Magnolia Belles,” Johnson said.

Rachel Pharr is the daughter of Russell and Donna Ashford.

She is a member of one act play for three years, member of the First Baptist Church since sixth grade, a student athletic trainer for senior year, a member of the CHS news for two years, and a lead anchor senior year.

She has been awarded a Directors Choice Award her junior year in one act play for her lead role.

She plans to complete her basics at Blinn College for a year or two, then transfer to a university from there to study Broadcast Journalism.

“To me, being a Belle represents tradition. With that it also allows me to fulfill a childhood dream of mine to be one,” Pharr says.

Lynden Potter is the daughter of Keith Potter and Tara Guthmann.

She has participated in varsity Volleyball for three years and has held an after-school and weekend job for two years.

She plans to continue her schooling at Blinn Junior College with plans to become a dental hygienist.

“It brings me joy to be a Magnolia Belle because I get to represent the community’s history. Ever since I was a young girl it has been my dream to be a Belle,” Potter said.

Matalyn Sprague

Samantha Streckfuss

Abigail Victoria Wright

Matalyn Sprague is the daughter of Matt Sprague and Lori Meyer.

She is involved in her church’s vacation bible school, volunteers with the Chamber of Commerce, is student council President and member for four years, drama club member for four years, CHS news lead anchor, One Act Play competitor for three years, and is a member of the Glidden Baptist Church for all of her life.

She plans to attend Blinn in Schulenburg for one year, and then transfer to the University of Houston to obtain a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management.

“Being a Magnolia Belle gives me honor because I have been giving the opportunity to give back to my community by representing a big part of our town’s history,” Sprague says.

Samantha Streckfuss is the daughter of Jody and Rebecca Streckfuss.

She has participated in varsity cheer for four years, Volleyball, FFA for four years, and her local youth group on Wednesdays.

She plans to attend Blinn in Bryan in the fall to major in pre-nursing, and then plans to transfer to Texas A&M to continue her education to become a pediatric nurse.

“I get to represent our historical events and areas in Columbus while being a leader so that one day everyone will look up to us and decide to become one,” Streckfuss says.

Abigail Victoria Wright is the daughter of Marlana Wright and Josh Wright.

She is a member of FFA, showing rabbits, Tennis, Track, and is a Magnolia Belle.

She plans to go to Austin Community College in the fall and transfer to Texas State to get a degree to be a teacher.

“Being a Magnolia Belle means that I get to participate in our community’s historical parts, and I enjoy being part of our events as a Belle,” Wright said.

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The Mayor and the Columbus City Council would like to welcome you to Columbus and the 2019 Magnolia Days Festival. We hope you enjoy all the festival has to offer.

Events Continued from 4 both Friday night in the Stafford Opera House and on Saturday afternoon on the Courthouse Square. The Belles are ambassadors of goodwill for both CHPT and the City of Columbus.

New this year will be a juried art show and a car show, both on Saturday.

The Chamber is grateful to the many individuals and companies who are

sponsoring the event, including.

“The festival is truly a community event. We rely on grants, donations, sponsorships and volunteers to make it a success,” said Billy Kahn, executive director of the Chamber. “We haven’t quite reached our goal yet, so we’d appreciate a few more donations. Every little bit helps.”

More Magnolia Days Festival information is available at www.magnolia days.org. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17 and again at noon on Saturday, May 18.

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