Bullard spring carnival to benefit student organizations, teachers

BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – Bullard High School is set to host a spring carnival on April 27 with games, activities, live music, food trucks and vendors.

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The community is invited to attend the first Panther Palooza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free entry.

Games and activities that are expected at the carnival include: bounce houses, egg races, football toss, mini train ride, mini golf and face painting. A release said most of the games will cost between $1 and $5 and game tickets can be purchased at the event.

According to a release, money earned through carnival booths will directly benefit Bullard ISD student organizations and teachers.

From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Tuxedo Cats, a band from East Texas, is said to perform.

A cornhole tournament sponsored by Rose City Cornhole will also be held with a $25 fee.

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About 10 food trucks will also be present at the event, according to a release. Some of the trucks include Kona Ice, Funnel Cake Playground, Rollin Stone Craft Burgers and Chick-fil-A.

Local vendors will also take part in the carnival and themed baskets will be up for auction.

“We are looking forward to a fun day for the whole community,” the PTO said.

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