Latest Headlines
- FDOT Plans Traffic Shift Thursday In Century Highway 29 Construction Zone
- Molino Man Charged With Throwing Object, Breaking Windshield Of Passing Car
- ECUA Considering Water, Sewer And Sanitation Rate Increases
- Highway 4, Highway 168 Bridges Across North Escambia Remain Closed. Here’s An Update.
- Free Summer Lunch Available For Youth At Libraries In Escambia County
- AAA: Florida Gas Prices Dropped 18 Cents In 10 Days
- Potential Sinking Of SS United States Under Consideration For Escambia County As Artificial Reef
- M-Braves Sweep Blue Wahoos
- Two-Time Super Bowl Champ Inspires Local Youth Athletes (With Photo Gallery)
- Century Woman Charged With Meth Possession After Traffic Stop
Thousands Pack Annual Jay Peanut Festival
October 4, 2009
Thousands of people attended the 20th Annual Jay Peanut Festival Saturday and Sunday at Gabbert Farm in Jay. The weather was great as people packed the festival on Saturday, but rain put a damper on the event Sunday.
The festival featured something fun for everyone including arts and crafts, antiques, inflatable rides, rock climbing wall, pony rides, hay rides, train rides and much more. The Gabbert’s 1930’s Farm Museum was also open for tours.
There was plenty of food available…kettle corn, BBQ, hamburgers, roasted corn, apple dumplings and more.
And, of course, peanuts were the star of the festival, and this year there were plenty of green and boiled peanuts as well as fried, roasted and candied peanuts.
The event is dedicated to the memory of Melissa Caroline Gabbert, who died of cancer in 1990.
For a complete photo gallery from Saturday at the Jay Peanut Festival, click here.
Pictured above: Peanuts were the star of the show Saturday as thousands of people attended the annual Jay Peanut Festival. Pictured inset: This little guy had his stroller loaded up with a bag of peanuts. Pictured below: Thousands attended the annual festival. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Comments
4 Responses to “Thousands Pack Annual Jay Peanut Festival”
not sure if everyone got to see the anvil shoot but it was a great one! my daddy David Blackwell normally did the previous anvil shoots along with some of his friends from Mississippi but this year my brother carried on my daddy’s tradition since his death last November. Way to go bubba! it was an emotional time for the family since daddy wasnt here to do it but I think he would have been so proud of him! RIP David Blackwell
Thank you and hats off to the Gabberts! A job well done! This festival has grew so much over the years and has brought many people to the small quiet town of Jay, FL. I’m very proud to be from this town. If you missed the festival this year you truly missed a great time. I hope that this festival continues to grow and do well for the Gabberts. They deserve a lot of praise for putting this all together for everyone to enjoy. If you get a chance to meet Mr. & Mrs. Gabbert or their daughter Mandy, make sure to tell them how much you enjoyed the festival. We want this to go on for many years. I look forward to the event every year.
The festival seemed bigger than usual this year. More vendors, etc. It was alot of fun. The food was great!! And I have to say the peanut items and baked items were priced just right!! The BBQ booth had the best sweet tea! Shishkabobs were great …but overpriced. When you go to this festival you are surrounded by pleasant people all the way around.
Thank the Lord the rain stayed away!
Lowerys peanuts are the ones that were boiled A group of youth were selling them. They are located on the right going toward the main food area. They were great. Have bought peanuts from them in the past. Are always very very clean. The nuts are already washed. No stems no dirt or sand. Just put in bags take out and boil.Lowerys peanuts can be bought at their farm. Right down road number in the book. Not sure if open on Sunday. I also always bought some from Hollian Farms. He has for sale at festival. His are great also. This are already washed,also. It is nice to see people come out and support the farmers. I come from a line of farmers. Love to hear the stories of my dad. Breaking the ground with mule. Milking cows how good all the food was that was growned on the farm. I can understand why some people always referto Jay as Gods Country.