Think you know everything about Plymouth’s biggest weekend? 
I bet you can’t answer all 10 of these! Drop your guesses in the comments 
and see how “berry smart” you really are…
The very first Blueberry Festival Parade didn’t feature a single blueberry float — true or false?
What three sky-high spectacles wrap up the weekend? 
What was the festival’s original name before blueberries took over?
What year did the very first “Blueberry Festival” take place?
How did Hank the Blueberry—the festival mascot—actually get created?
How many people visit Centennial Park over the four-day weekend?
What food stand has lines forming at sunrise and usually sells out by Sunday? (
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What’s the name of the race that winds through town every Labor Day weekend?
Which unusual event lets you swim for blueberries before you snack on them? 
About how many craft booths and food vendors line the park during the festival?
How many did you know? Be honest—no Googling!
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Answers:
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True — no blueberry floats until later years, just bands, cars, and community groups.
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Fireworks, hot-air balloons, and drones.
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Picnic in the Park.
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1966
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A local art teacher’s drawing won a community contest.
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Around 500,000 people.
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The Blueberry Donut Stand.
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The Blueberry Stomp.
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The Blueberry Splash (open-water swim).
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Over 300 craft booths and 100 food vendors.
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