A Guide To Petals & Pints

Step into the beauty of spring at Petals & Pints, a vibrant event that brings together the best of local craft breweries, wineries, and the stunning wildflowers that make Temple the Wildflower Capital of Texas!

Sip on unique brews, savor gourmet bites, and soak in the music while exploring the interactive activities for all ages, including fun games, educational experiences about our beloved Texas wildflowers and pollinators, and plenty of bloom-worthy photo ops to capture the moment. Be sure to check out the impressive lineup of classic and custom vehicles during the car show!

Support our talented local brewers and artisans while enjoying a day of fresh flavors, blooming beauty, and community fun—you won’t want to miss it!

This City of Temple festival is a family-friendly event that takes place in downtown Temple. This special event features live music from many great bands, singers/songwriters, on-site food, and local arts and crafts vendors. This year marks the first Petals and Pints festival. Due to its fun activities and convenient location, Petals and Pints is guaranteed to be one of the greatest spring events happening in Central Texas this year. 

Petals & Pints will have special activities at each of the venue locations. Visitors can share in the excitement as they prepare to listen to incredible music from local and well-known bands, see fascinating cars, enjoy family-friendly activities, and discover what blooms and brews are all about in Temple, Texas. 

Experience laughter, fun, and entertainment at this local event you won’t want to miss. 

Petals & Pints is a free public event that welcomes both local residents and visitors. The Special Events team in the City of Temple has worked diligently to organize performances and activities that cater to families, while keeping a strong focus on community engagement. Their goal is to ensure that the festival remains accessible and free for everyone.

Petals & Pints takes place on March 22 from 2 PM to 8 PM.

The car show will take place from 2 PM to 8 PM, with judging happening from 3 PM to 6 PM and winners announced at 6:30 PM. There will also be live performances and music by various bands throughout the day on each of the four stages.

Get ready for an exciting event at Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe Market Trail, and The Yard Food Truck Plaza.! Join us for a day filled with vibrant entertainment, thrilling activities, and live music on four fantastic stages: the Main Stage, Firewheel Stage, Family Activity Stage, and Bluebonnet Stage. Be sure to grab a map to explore all the fun and discover where each activity awaits you!

Throughout the event grounds, you'll find cozy seating areas perfect for relaxing with friends while soaking up the atmosphere. These charming spots will be adorned with beautiful custom flower installations, providing fantastic photo opportunities that you won’t want to miss! Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet the talented artist Adriana Wells. She'll be sharing her creative journey and the inspiration behind her stunning flower art, as well as participating in an engaging Meet the Artist experience. Join us for an unforgettable day!

Main Stage Schedule:

• 2:15 - 3:15 PM: Jenny B
• 3:45 - 4:45 PM: David D Band
• 5:15 - 6:15 PM: Vinny Tovar
• 6:30 PM: Car Show Winners Announced
• 6:45 - 8 PM: Members Only Band

Firewheel Stage:

• Firewheel stage will feature a variety of acoustic artists. The stage will be the renovated Missouri Pacific Caboose outside of the Santa Fe Depot, near the craft beer section of the event. Jacob Augustine, Meg Groves, and more will be playing acoustic music throughout the day for guests sitting in and near the beer garden seating areas.

Bluebonnet Stage:

• 2:15 - 3:15 PM: Red's Terrific Trivia
• 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Harold Huertas
• 4:45 - 6:45 PM: Name That Tune Bingo
• 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Mariachi Fuzion

Local breweries and wineries will be in attendance to emphasize the festival's "pints" aspect. In attendance will be Bold Republic Brewing, Bird Creek Brewing, Nolan Creek Brewery, 3 Texans Winery, 3rd Level Brewing, Dancing Bee Winery, BJ's Brewery, and more.

The City of Temple is partnering with Bold Republic Brewing to unveil a limited-edition craft brew that will be the official brew of Petals & Pints. 

Temple, Texas is now a brew-friendly city. The city received this designation as part of the Texas Craft Brewer's Guild's Brew City, TX program. 

The car show will occur at the Santa Fe Plaza on Saturday, March 22 from 2 PM to 8 PM. Visitors can check out the cars and marvel at the classics, sports, and all-around fascinating cars. The car show is fun for all members of the family, especially car enthusiasts and transportation lovers. For vehicles entering the car show competition, judging will begin at 3 PM. The top four vehicles and a People's Choice Winner will receive awards, so visit the car show and vote on your favorite car. 

Petals & Pints will feature a cornhole tournament. The tournament will be Doubles matches with a 15.5 PPR Cap to ensure fair play. Warm up begins at 1 PM, before we let the bags fly at 2 PM. 

To participate, teams must be checked in by 1 PM with on-site event staff. This is a double elimination bracket tournament with teams of two. For teams that don't have a PPR, they will be automatically registered as 6.5 PPR to keep an even playing field. The entry fee for those interested is $40 per team paid by card at check-in. For first place, each teammate receives a cornhole trophy and a $150 Visa gift card. Second place winners will receive smaller- but just as cool- trophies and a $50 Visa gift card.

Register at templeparks.com.

Yes! There will be plenty of family-friendly activities for even the littlest of petal-goers as they enjoy this new special event.

The Family Activity Stage will be open from 2 PM to 8 PM and feature a variety of activities. From an incredible reptile show to arts and crafts, there will be activities for all ages. Activities include stilt walkers, a butterfly dance party, thumbprint bluebonnet crafts, a bubble wand area, armadillo races, jugglers, balloon artists, a music wall, and a bubble dome photo op. There will also be stations for guests to plant their own flowers, create DIY butterfly wings, and bounce and slide on a giant inflatable. 

Certain activities that both children and adults can enjoy will also be available, such as the bike zoo, where guests can grab a bike with a colorful display of bugs and nature scenes and drive around the designated area. The Fire Department will provide petal cars and the Police Department will provide impairment goggles.

Petals & Pints is an outdoor, special event which means you're going to be spending a lot of time in the sun and around the event area. We recommend guests apply sunscreen before leaving the house and be prepared with sunglasses and/or hats to help block some of the sun's rays. Guests can bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the event to sit on grassy areas. Clear bags are not required but are recommended. ADA service animals can attend the event. The temperatures will be rising so be sure to wear light, comfortable clothes, stay hydrated, and apply plenty of sunscreen. 

To ensure everyone gets the best experience at Petals & Pints, we kindly discourage bringing coolers. Grab a pint and enjoy the great selection of brews available on-site!

Guests should be respectful and courteous to the event venues and staff. The following items are prohibited from the event:

• Unauthorized vendors and solicitors and materials, including handbills, stickers, giveaways, samples, etc.
• Weapons (except legally permitted firearms)
• Glass bottles/containers
• Personal grills
• Drones or any other remote flying device
• Explosives or other hazardous items
• Non-collapsible chairs
• Laser pens or other similar products
• Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind (personal umbrellas are okay)
• Coolers
• Outside food and drink
• Pets
• Frisbees
• Aerosol containers

Parking will be first come, first served. Event attendees can park in street-side parking or various parking lots and garages throughout the downtown Temple area.

Get ready to experience a fun-filled day of laughter, entertainment, live music, craft brews, and warm Texas weather. Petals & Pints is a free event open to the public. Make the most of this year's Petals & Pints celebration by visiting the local food and product vendors, listening to live music, setting your sights on the gorgeous cars in the car show, or by discovering the family friendly activities and sipping on some cold craft brews. For more information, visit templeparks.com.

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