Press release
The Lone Star Mower Racing Association is bringing its lawn mower races to the Henderson County regional Fair Park. This family fun event will be part of The Keep Athens Beautiful Home and Garden Event, Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fair Park complex.
This year, we are excited to present a fun event that is sure to be entertaining: lawn mower races! The Lone Star Mower Racing Association will be part of the home and garden show producing a show that is fast, fun, and family friendly.
Tickets for the lawn mower races are $5 each. Ticket holders will have a photo op with the racers and their mowers after the races. Races will start at 11 am
This year’s Keep Athens Lawn and Garden event will have local vendors to help and provide guidance as you get ready to plant your flower and vegetable gardens for the summer. Some of the many vendors that will be a part of the show are Redline Power Equipment, Mingus Roses, Oncor, TVEC, First State Bank, Henderson County Master Gardeners, Lowe’s, Athens Tractor & Equipment, Ag Power, East Texas Arboretum, McDade’s Nursery.
The Master Gardeners club will hold mini education programs every hour starting at 9:30 am, such as growing worms for your garden and growing your garden from seeds.
There will be special events for families, including an activity area just for children.
If you have questions regarding the 2015 Home and Garden Event, please call the Keep Athens Beautiful office at 903-675-7961.