35th Annual Katy Folk Life Festival Set for Saturday

By George Slaughter

Pioneers in costume at the Katy Folk Festival (Katy ISD photo)

If you’ve ever wondered what life was like in Texas during the 19^th century, the 35^th Annual Folk Life Festival will give you a chance to satisfy your curiosity while remaining in the 21st century.

The festival is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, according to a news release. Admission is free.

The festival gives visitors the chance to experience pioneer life. Visitors can see what pioneers ate, how they dressed, how they survived, and where their children went to school.

Other activities include blacksmith demonstrations, honey beekeeping, native American dancing, and weaving and spinning.

Visitors can also tour the newly renovated facility on the grounds, visit the ponds, and see the new science and history classrooms.

The festival and open house will be scaled back in size to accommodate social distancing, and the district said access to buildings will be limited to 75% capacity. Facial coverings are optional because it is an outdoor event. However, facial coverings are required upon entrance to the event and in all common areas such as classrooms, restrooms, and any spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained.

The district said access to buildings will also be limited to 75% capacity.