Spring Flavor Fest postponed in response to coronavirus

The postponement follows the canceling of other major public events due to coronavirus concerns from officials March 11, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (Rendering courtesy U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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By Adriana Rezal | 9:58 AM Mar 12, 2020 CDT | Updated 9:58 AM Mar 12, 2020 CDT

Spring Flavor Fest officials announced in a March 11 Facebook post that the second annual tasting event has been postponed in response to growing coronavirus concerns. Originally scheduled to take place at Klein Collins High School on March 21, festival officials are working to establish a new date for the event, according to the post.

Purchased tickets will be applicable to the rescheduled date, or refunds may be requested by contacting info@springflavorfest.com.

The Spring Flavor Fest postponement follows the cancellation of other major public events from officials March 11, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Tomball German Heritage Festival and Honky Tonk Chili Challenge, as previously reported by Community Impact Newspaper.

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