Watch The Ladybug Release This Saturday At Ramirez Pecan Farm

The Ramirez Pecan Farm is hosting a party to celebrate the ladybug release into the orchards. Check out some of the family-friendly activities that will be happening.

Have you ever wondered how ladybugs get their name? Or if they are a good bug or a bad bug for crops?

According to legend, during the Middle Ages in Europe, the people were having problems with their crops. Insects were taking over the crops and ruining them, causing people to starve. The people began praying to the Virgin Mary for help with their problem. Then even more insects showed up, this time little red beetles with black spots on them. But these new beetles were actually helping them, eating the bugs that were eating the crops. The people called the beetles "beetles of our Lady," which was shortened to Ladybugs.

This Saturday, April 30th, come out to the Ramirez Pecan Farm at 13709 North Loop in Clint, Texas. They will be celebrating the release of ladybugs into the orchards to protect their trees.

The event starts at 3 p.m. with activities and bands all day!

3 p.m. - Doors Open
4 p.m. - Native Dancing and Planting Corn
4:30 p.m. - 1st Costume Contest
4:45 p.m. - 1st Ladybug Release
5 p.m. - Band Maddison Livingston
7 p.m. - 2nd Costume Contest
7:10 p.m. - 2nd Ladybug Release
7:20 p.m. - Band Under One Nation

There will also be pecan candies and baked goods for sale!

Find out more information about the Ladybug Release at the Ramirez Pecan Farm on their Facebook Event Page.