BKV Energy Presents Houston Botanic Garden's Bayou Blues Festival

Sponsorship Powers Second Annual Festival

HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BKV Energy, a residential electricity provider in Texas, is expanding its work empowering conservation efforts, Texas' green spaces and the communities which it serves, as Presenting Sponsor of  Houston Botanic Garden's Bayou Blues Festival. Taking place March 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Festival serves to kick off bluebonnet season. Additionally, as Houston Botanic Garden Bluebonnet Fields' Presenting Sponsor, the customer-driven provider encourages Houstonians to enjoy the fields once the flowers begin to bloom.

In addition to the lineup of talented musicians, attendees are invited to:

• Snap photos in front of the Garden's bluebonnet field (should the native flower already be in bloom);
• Explore the Family Fun Zone featuring bluebonnet-themed crafts, games, face painting, and more.
• Peruse the market featuring local vendors and plants from the Garden;
• Browse information stations staffed by select nonprofit organizations.

Access to the entire Garden, including the "Habitat" exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, will also be part of the Bayou Blues experience.

The event's all-female lineup was curated by award-winning blues singer and Houstonian Annika Chambers.

Performances will take place near the banks of Sims Bayou at the following times:

• 11 a.m. - noon - Lindsay Beaver
• 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. - Soul Supporters
• 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Carolyn Wonderland and Shelley King Duo
• 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - "A Tribute to Texas Blues Women" - Chambers DesLauriers Band with special guests

"The Bayou Blues Festival is a celebration of life along the Upper Texas Coast in spring," said Houston Botanic Garden President and CEO Jill Barry. "As the Garden awakes from winter, we launch our festival season by getting to the root of our region's musical legacy, surrounded by the lush, wild beauty found along the banks of Sims Bayou. Festivals at the Garden provide opportunities for families and groups of every size and type to share memorable moments while developing a deeper appreciation for and connection with nature."

BKV Energy's presenting sponsorship aligns with its mission of providing gimmick-free electricity that puts Texans' needs first and its commitment to investing in crucial green spaces.

"BKV Energy is committed to supporting the communities we serve," said Sam Luna, BKV Director of Product Marketing . "We are thrilled to partner with Houston Botanic Garden to contribute to a local leader in conservation that has quickly become one of Houston's gems." 

Tickets to Houston Botanic Garden's Bayou Blues Festival are now available on its website.

To learn more about BKV Energy's commitment to conservation efforts in Texas and its community, visit https://bkvenergy.com.

ABOUT BKV ENERGY
BKV Energy is a Texas-based residential electricity provider dedicated to delivering transparent and simple energy plans with no base charges or hidden fees. With innovative solutions like ElectroShare, the company is committed to providing its customers with reliable and affordable electricity. BKV Energy also offers renewable energy plans to its customers. PUCT #10323

ABOUT HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN
Houston Botanic Garden inspires and connects visitors with a curated collection of tropical, subtropical, and arid plants from around the world that reflect the city's rich cultural and ethnic diversity. As a 132-acre urban oasis and living museum with 1,000 taxa, the Garden enriches life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment.

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