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Table of contents La Vernia City Park La Vernia History Shop Local Taste of La Vernia Bluebonnet Parade Red, White and Boom 4th of July Celebration 04 05 06 10 14 16
Table of contents Christmas Tree Lighting Movie Nights in the Park National Night Out Taste of La Vernia The La Vernia Junior Stock Show La Vernia Market Days 04 06 08 10 14 16
LA VERNIA CITYPARK
Play, run, walk or cool down at our beautiful city park located at 222 San Antonio Rd. We have a beautiful gazebo, walking trail, playscape, splash pad, disc golf course, pavilion, horseshoe pit, butterfly garden, basketball court, volleyball courts, and a Veteran’s Memorial. Multiple events are celebrated at the park including our Christmas Tree Lighting, 4th of July Celebration, National Night Out, Night in Ole La Vernia, movie nights in the park and more! We also rent out the gazebo and pavilion for birthday parties, company gatherings, intimate weddings and more!
STORYWALK AROUND THE PARK
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LA VERNIA HISTORY
The Mission of the La Vernia Historical Association is to research, record, recognize, publish, document, and encourage interest in the history of La Vernia, Wilson County, Texas. The goal is to accurately and properly preserve the truthful history of La Vernia, for this and future generations.
Tour La Vernia
Immerse the entire family in La Vernia’s History and visit the many area historical markers on a selfpaced tour. A map and listing of the markers are posted on the La Vernia Historical Association website. www.laverniahistory,com
La Vernia Heritage Museum
Speaking of History, Visit the La Vernia Heritage Museum. Open the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from noon to 3:00pm and by appointment. Located on HWY 87 and Bluebonnet Street. Call (210) 392-3281 for appointments and group tours. Admission is free. Visit www.laverniahistory.com
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SHOP LA VERNIA
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE BEST
Shop for unique gifts, apparel, jewelry and home décor at one of our many eclectic boutiques. Looking for something a little older? Check out our local antique shops!
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A Taste of La Vernia
We have several delicious restaurants, most locally owned. Some even provide major venues and live music. Don’t miss out on experiencing “A Taste of La Vernia.”
13520 U 78121 484 Bluebonnet Rd, La Vernia, TX 78121 12880 U S Hwy 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121
110 Crews St, La Vernia, TX 78121 TheDen BarbedWireBurgerCo. PolloselGallo
225 Chihuahua St, La Vernia, TX 78121 13330 US Hwy 87 W La Vernia, TX 78121 130 Bluebonnet Drive La Vernia, TX 78121 Rice2Go BuffaloJoes Hyde'sHenHouse& ChicksSandwichShop 198 FM 1346, La Vernia, TX 78121 579 FM 1346, La Vernia, TX 78121 Sammy'sMexican Restaurant Capparelli's Alondra's 2543 FM 775, La Vernia, TX 78121 13066 U.S. Hwy 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121 ArMando's Pizzeria/Brick’nDough Capparelli's PAGE SEVEN
LA VERNIA'S BLUEBONNET PARADE
Come enjoy the Lion’s Club parade. Any businesses or nonprofit is welcome to decorate a float and participate in this long tradition known as our Bluebonnet Parade.
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LA VERNIA HISTORY
La Vernia's Red, White and Boom 4th of July Celebration. We have live music, food trucks, vendors, silent auction, parade, HUGE fireworks display and much more!
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LA VERNIA'S BLUEBONNET PARADE
Movie Nights in the park have also become a newly added event in the park. We have showed Mary Poppins Returns and last October we featured The Nightmare Before Christmas encouraging our youth to dress up in costumes. Food vendors were also provided.
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LA VERNIA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
National Night Out is also a major event that draws out thousands from the community. It’s an event that brings citizens together to get to know your neighbor and is sponsored by the La Vernia Police Department. We offer vendors, games and other fun family actives. Every year, La Vernia enters a national competition with cities all over the county and always places. However, in 2019, La Vernia won 1 t place in their category (3,000 population or less). What an amazing accomplishment!
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CHRISTMAS IN LA VERNIA
Our Christmas Tree lighting ceremony has been around for nearly 30 years. Citizens come together to watch the mayor flip the switch to our huge Christmas tree in the middle of the park. We have snow sleds, train rides, cookie decorating station and of course free pictures with Santa after he rides into the park on a fire truck thanks to La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department.
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LA VERNIA JUNIOR STOCK SHOW
The La Vernia Junior Stock Show is also a beloved event that has been around for decades. La Vernia students showcase their FFA and 4H projects with the hopes of selling their animals for possible future scholarships!
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LA VERNIA MARKET DAYS
National Night Out is also a major event that draws out thousands from the community. It’s an event that brings citizens together to get to know your neighbor and is sponsored by the La Vernia Police Department. We offer vendors, games and other fun family actives. Every year, La Vernia enters a national competition with cities all over the county and always places. However, in 2019, La Vernia won 1 t place in their category (3,000 population or less). What an amazing accomplishment!
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