Celebrating its 60th year, the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce is staged to kick off another Annual Peach JAMboree and Rodeo. Set at the Stonewall Chamber fairgrounds; the event is slated to begin June 17th and continues through June 19th, 2021.

Overall, Texas produces around 23 million pounds of peaches annually and Stonewall nurtures its long- standing legacy of being prime peach country. As part of its traditional homage to the peach; the JAMboree features an iconic parade, live music, Peach Queen crowning and rodeo. The festival also highlights baking contests, homemade peach confections, barbecue and of course; peach cobbler.

Harkening back to the days of the old “town fair”; Stonewall’s peachy charm will be on full display at the JAMboree. Activities and events for children and adults such as the Peach Patch, washer pitching tournament, mutton busting, and a 42 tournament are planned. The PRCA Rodeo will delight fans of all ages so be ready for plenty of red dust excitement. This year’s musical entertainment on Friday night is scheduled to be Aaron Watson and Saturday night’s dance features Reckless Kelly.

Located on US 290; and originally an 1870s stage station; Stonewall is perhaps best known as the birthplace of U.S. President, Lyndon B. Johnson and the LBJ Ranch. The Pedernales River flows just north of town and the climate makes it a perfect incubator for peaches. Around twenty different varieties of peach can be found at roadside stands and orchards dotted along the highway. About the only thing standing between you and your first sweet, juicy Stonewall peach of the season is peach fuzz. While not smooth like other fruits; peach fuzz is either something you won’t mind getting around in order to get to the true peach experience, or one must be ready to peel your way into the first bite. There is a perfectly rational explanation about why peaches are fuzzy; Mother nature’s way of protecting the fruit. The fuzz is actually made up of tiny hairs; its sole purpose is to deter excessive water from collecting onto the delicate skin of the fruit. The fruit; therefore, is less likely to rot quickly. And it is a natural deterrent to fruit-loving insects. Additionally, peaches have a pit which is, in fact, called a stone.

This weekend-long nod to the peach is sure to offer something for both young and old alike. Whether you are new to the delights of a sweet, juicy peach or a peach connoisseur; there is no doubt you will have a peach of a time at the JAMbouree. The public is welcome to get a sneak peek of what the weekend has in store beginning Thursday evening, June 17th and working up to the main attractions on Friday evening. Check for events and gate times along with ticket pricing at www.stonewalltexas.com or by contacting the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce at 830-644-2735.