By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor
On Saturday, Oct. 4, Hughes Plant Farm held a fall festival that sprouted with autumn hues, live music and Tyler charm.
Hughes Plant Farm is a family-owned and operated farm in Smith County. Terry Hughes founded the farm in 1984. Now owned by a new family, Hughes Plant Farm is still a place for families to come together through a love for flora in the East Texas community.
This past weekend, the farm had their 3rd annual fall fest. This year included local vendors, a llama photo booth, live music, fall themed games and a lush garden of flowers.
The scent of fresh earth and roasted coffee moved through the air as visitors explored rows of chrysanthemums. Every path and space was filled with people. Since it was a free, family-friendly event, the fall fest had something for everyone to enjoy.
Brightly colored vintage cars were lined up at the entrance of the event while the band performed both familiar and unfamiliar songs.
Between plant shopping, guests could enjoy food from Scratch Kitchen Provisions or a beverage from Crema Coffee Company. Despite the October sunshine, farm attendees embraced the fall spirit, sipping coffee and buying decorative pumpkins.
Kids were taking turns petting the fuzzy llamas posted outside of the garden. Several of the youngsters sat around a table painting small pumpkins. Their giggles could be heard from across the farm.
Hughes Plant Farm seemed to have endless rows of plants to look at and choose from. From cactus, to trees, to floral plants, they had it all. Attendees were filling shopping carts and baskets with one colorful plant after another.
Despite the blistering heat, every plant was in bloom and in good condition. The care Hughes Plant Farm puts into their products and customers was evident.
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