| Floresville Activities: Canary Islanders Cemetery Established prior to 1732 by islanders who formed first organized civil settlement in Texas at San Fernando de Bexar, now San Antonio. Several Texas families trace lineage from those colonists. Off U.S. 181 some two blocks north at Texas 97/F.M. 536 intersection (Plum & 10th streets.). Cycle Ranch Motocross Park This 108-acre park draws bikers from all over the world for competition in events such as the Western 4-Stroke Nationals. Includes main track that's 1.7 miles long and 30 feet wide, and it features peewee and junior tracks for beginners. Camping available Fri. -Sat. Admission and camping fees. Hours Open: Thurs. Noon - 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Address: 2066 C.R. 405 Telephone #: 210/635-9199 Dewees Remschel House Historic mansion, including period furnishings, houses museum history of ranch, which played significant role in development of ranching in Wilson County. Hours Open: First weekend in May & Dec., and third weekends in June & Dec. Telephone #: 830/393-3385 Wilson County Courthouse Historic downtown is situation around stately courthouse, designed by famed architect Alfred Giles and built in 1884. Hours Open: Mon. - Fri. Telephone #: 830/393-7303 Wilson County Jailhouse Museum Built in 1887, located on courthouse square in historic downtown. Housed prisoners and the sheriff and his family until mid-1970s. Hours Open: Open first & third Sat. and first Mon. of each month. Telephone #: 830/216-2225 Floresville Peanut Festival Always held on the second weekend in October, the Peanut Festival is a grand celebration to recognize the importance of the peanut to Southwest Texas agriculture. The hanging of peanut plants across the front of businesses heralds the arrival of the season. Floresville Peanut Festival Association P. O. Box 81 Floresville, TX 78114 830/393-8888 |
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