Lafayette Peach Festival

Enjoyed seeing all the unique creations made with peaches. I love me some peaches. Great place even though it was hot it was worth the trip. Nice one of the credit unions provided free little bottles of water and sunscreen. Peach pizza looked delicious. Samples of yogurt with diced up peaches. Great family event to come to!

love peaches? then you’ll love the Lafayette peach festival! There was everything from peach samples to peach tea to peach yogurt and even peach pizza, Yes peach pizza! Even though it was very hot out, that didn’t stop the massive hordes of people that were crowding the street. I also believe that this was one of the longest festivals Ive been too, being that it stretched several city blocks. An interesting side note is that when you left the «official» festival grounds, you were advised that anybody selling peaches outside the barricades were not selling «official» peach festival peaches which could result in you risking the fact that they were not organically grown. Really town of Lafayette, really?

Peachy-​Keen
This festival is such a local favorite. You can just tell by the overwhelming amount of people trampling over your kids every which way you turn. Yup, Public Road isn’t the widest street especially when you cover it with booths on both sides. It doesn’t help that it’s hot and people get bothered faster then usual. Sheesh, sorry my kids balloon flew in your face kill-​joy! :)
Thank goodness we live walking distance since parking was pretty hectic. They were offering shuttle service for people’s convenience. As we walked up coming from Baseline, we noticed that nearby restaurants were having their own peach themes and having booths out front to join in on the festivities and promote their business as well. Good for them! I’d do it too.
The main promenade was littered with different vendors that sold everything you can think of. You had your novelty booths with all kinds of crafts and materialistic goodies, information booths for local businesses and different recreational activities, food vendors from all around to feed the masses with junk and savory treats, and there was even a Farmers Market area to get your fresh produce! Man, this thing stretched as far as the eye can see with booths and people alike! I was impressed with all the nifty selections and turnout.
The peach theme was ringing all around us and the abundance of free goodies the event coordinators and vendors provided did not let down (so long as you approached them). I was a little bummed we didn’t get to enjoy any music or see any entertainment on any of the stages. In fact, I didn’t even hear a peep while passing by the noted stages. It’s okay though because there’s always next year when I have my husband with me to control the kids and ACTUALLY have a moment to check out a booth or two.
The only things I can think of improving on is having more pit stops (bathrooms) for the public along the way. They can also use some musicians mixed throughout the booths to keep it upbeat and lively. But hey, there were plenty of people to eavesdrop on for a good laugh to make up for the lack of much needed sound that usually distracts people from their overspending and heat exhaustion. I can’t help it, people tend to talk real loud! LOL!