(NACOGDOCHES, TX, May 29, 2025) – Festival guests can enjoy delicious blueberry treats while cooling down in the new Ferrara’s Berry Sweet Shoppe located in Mast Hall at 317 E. Main St. during the 35th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford, June 14, in downtown Nacogdoches.
In addition to the Main St. outdoor Cool Zone hosted by Ferrara’s Heating and Air Conditioning with a covered seating area, large Port-A-Cool fan and cooling towels, all free of charge, the Ferrara’s group is excited to add the sweet shop to its festival event involvement.
“We designed our sweet shoppe as a place for guests to enjoy the indoor air conditioning while adding a little extra sweetness to their festivities. We are intentionally offering ‘cool’ items and a relaxed seating area to provide a break from the warm outdoor climate,” said Kelly Ferrara, owner, Ferrara’s Heating and Air Conditioning. “Along with delicious treats, we will have fun decorations including blue and white checkered tablecloths, 6’ ice cream balloon tower, festive lights and a display window surprise. Our servers will be recognizable in the Nacogdoches County Chamber blueberry festival shirts and matching white ruffled aprons.”
The following treats will be at the Ferrara’s Berry Sweet Shoppe, open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
Lemon Iced Blueberry Cupcakes
Ferrara’s Logo Sugar Cookies
White Chocolate Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Blueberry Lemonade
Blue Raspberry Sno-Cones
Blue Raspberry Cotton Candy
Blueberry Rock Candy Suckers
Wild Blueberry Saltwater Taffy
Bottled Water
In lieu of charging for individual items, Ferrara’s will request donations for the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
“Alzheimer’s is a cause that we whole-heartedly support. It feels appropriate to incorporate this fundraiser with the blueberry festival. Ferrara’s team is excited for this event and the opportunity to interact with the Nacogdoches community,” Kelly said.
Much more food offerings at the 35th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford:
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Nacogdoches Kiwanis Club. Opens at 8 a.m. at E. Main and N. Pecan St. intersection. Plates are $7 cash or $7.25 if paying by credit or debit cards. Get them early, before they are gone!
Pick Your Own Blueberries at The Blueberry Place sponsored by Oncor Electric Delivery. The local farm holds its grand opening for blueberry festival guests. Drive to 451 County Road 2052 and stroll the rows of blueberry bushes. Cost is $2/lb. and only cash and check payments are accepted.
Fresh Blueberries for Sale by Brookshire Brothers. Find Texas-grown blueberries available by the pint or the flat at market pricing on the square near City Hall. More goodies are available including pies and drinks.
Food vendors throughout the festival grounds, on the brick streets and in Festival Park. Traditional funnel cakes, corn dogs, lemonade, kettle corn, turkey legs and much, much more will be available all festival-day long. Indulge in all the festival offerings from unique barbecue flavors to savory and sweet stuff on sticks.
If you crave more blueberry after festival day, Stone House Kitchen is holding the Sunday Blueberry Brunch from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on June 15 at 312 E. Main St. $25/person.
All events of the 35th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford can be found at www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com, or contact the Nacogdoches County Chamber at 936-560-5533.