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A group of local businessmen in Brenham, Texas, decided to establish the Brenham Creamery Company and make butter from excess cream brought in by area farmers. A few years later, the creamery began making ice cream and delivering it to neighbors by horse and wagon. It was in 1930 that the company changed its name to Blue Bell Creameries after the native Texas bluebell wildflower. Butter was produced until 1958 when Blue Bell began to focus full time on making ice cream.
FYI RE: HOURS: They are not open on weekends! Their hours are M-F, 8am-5pm. Also, the observation deck closes at 2pm. So if you're coming in for the weekend, you have to get there early on Friday.... Read more
I finally made it to the Blue Bell Factory! I was so excited to experience this! The observatory was closed when I went. I was so happy to explore and see that all scoops were only $1! How... Read more
We have been anticipating visiting the blue bell factory and when I took off a mental health day, my hubby suggested this day trip. The best thing there is the big scoop of ice cream for $1. They... Read more
Blue Bell Creameries
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