Spring Fest returns to Lampasas after two-year hiatus

  • Sheila Bean, left, inquires about succulents while visiting with Rumley Nursery owner Donna Keitch during Saturday’s Spring Fest. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
    Sheila Bean, left, inquires about succulents while visiting with Rumley Nursery owner Donna Keitch during Saturday’s Spring Fest. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

    More than 300 plant enthusiasts made their way to the bandstand section of the courthouse square on Saturday morning to participate in this year’s Spring Fest.

    The event, sponsored by the Courtyard Square Association, was the organization’s first since the pandemic.

    TJ Monroe, a member of the merchants’ association, said the event started out as Bloomin’ Fest many years ago, and about six or seven y…