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BREWTON, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the Alabama Blueberry Festival announced that they will be canceling the 2026 event due to severe weather in the area.
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According to an ABF Facebook post, many factors played into the cancellation, including projected rain in the area, a saturated park, electrical safety concerns, and concerns for the vendors’ safety.
Festival organizers said they will be in the Jennings Park parking lot at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, to sell blueberry ice cream, blueberry cobbler and crunch, T-shirts, hats, and other items.
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“Come see us, grab your favorites, and help us make the best of a disappointing situation,” the post said…