By Maria Medina
Staff Writer
It’s that time again in the Antelope Valley! The time when we celebrate our state flower, the poppy! The Poppy Festival will take place at the Lancaster City Park on the weekend of April 21-22, 2012.
The Poppy Festival has been held in the Lancaster City Park for many years because of the amount of poppies found in the Antelope Valley. Tourists from outside of the AV, as well as its residents, join in Lancaster to celebrate, not only the California flower, but also the significance of its blossoming on Earth Day. Earth Day is celebrated by promoting awareness and concern for the environment also during the month of April.
The Poppy Festival will feature many activities varying from animal exhibits, arts and crafts and buccaneer adventures for the children to enjoy. For the adults and everyone in between musical acts, a farmer’s market and an international market will be available as entertainment.
Aside from the multiple displays of attraction, food at the Poppy Festival will vary from classic festival foods to local restaurants selling their food from catering trucks available at the convenience of those looking to satisfy their cravings.
General admission on both days will be $8 for adults and $5 dollars for seniors over the age of 62 and children over the age of five (five and younger go in free). Pre-sale tickets are available with a dollar discounted from each ticket. For more information on activities, prices and any other questions about the festival, visit Poppyfestival.com
