Down on the Historic Downtown Square in early autumn, Celina residents celebrated their history and cowboy culture at the inaugural Heritage Festival. This family-friendly event was conceived and hosted by the city and Celina Public Library as a reminder to residents new and old of Celina's rich heritage and traditions.
The Festival included food and art vendors with a western flair and carnival games reminiscent of the days of old. A Cowboy Poetry Contest with finalists reading their submissions on stage was enjoyed by festival-goers.
The crowd had the opportunity to visit the Celina Area Heritage Association Museum on the square and see the quilt exhibit on display. The local museum "provides a sense of place and community by celebrating a collective heritage and offering a great way to get to know the history of the Celina area!"
With calf-roping lessons, Celina's own cowboy Punk Carter, and a historic western atmosphere, Heritage Festival was a sweet reminder of Celina's roots.
