BAY MINETTE, Ala. — According to the Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama ranks fifth in sweet potato production and 12th in blueberry production.

Blueberries? Those sweet and good-for-you fruits you find in pies, cobblers and on cereal?

Yes. And some of those blueberries are grown right here in Baldwin County. To celebrate Baldwin’s burgeoning blueberry crop, the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its second annual Blueberry Festival June 4, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Halliday Park in Bay Minette. Halliday park is on Highway 59, so it is easy to find.

“It started at the request of local blueberry farmers,” said Margo Allen, the chamber’s executive director. “We have several in the area and they are fairly prolific. They do very well down here.”

For home gardeners, plants will be available to purchase, and there will be pints, flats and 5- to 10-pound quantities of blueberries for sale.

The inaugural festival last year drew about 2,000 people, Allen says.

“This year, we will have different venues,” she added.

Activities will be divided into areas of interest. For example, activities that will interest youngsters will be in the Blueberry Lane area.

“We are going to have pony rides, a Hamster Ball and water games,” said Allen. A petting zoo and trackless train will also be at the venue.

Blueberry Hill will have events for seniors, but all are welcome to come to the health fair sponsored by North Baldwin Infirmary, and watch the Senior’s Got Talent show that begins at 10 a.m.

“This (the talent show)is for people who are 55 or older, and can be an individual or group,” said Allen. She knows of at least one kazoo band and a storyteller who are going to compete.

The Blueberry Bake-off will also happen in the Blueberry Hill venue. People interested in entering their blueberry pies, cobblers, cakes, jams and jellies, muffins and breads, salad dressing and vinaigrette should get them to the fair by 10 a.m.

The entry fee is $5, and cooks are asked to prepare two quantities of their entry so fair-goers may purchase a taste before the judging.

“Proceeds of the bake-off benefit the North Baldwin Literacy Council,” said Allen. “We will be selling the baked goods while the talent show is running.”

These looking for entertainment should head over to the Blueberry Jam tent, which will feature misters to keep the audience cool. So far, the Jane Martin Band, This Side of 49, Christine Eleogo, Elements of Praise, Unknown Bluegrass Boys and the Baldwin County High Tigerettes and Color Guard are scheduled.

For fans of things with motors, there will be a Tricked Out Car & Motor Bike Show from noon to 4 p.m. Judging begins at 2 p.m.

Registration fees are $50 for cars and $40 for motorcycles. There will be a variety of trophies and awards. For information, contact the chamber at 251-937-5665 or email assist@northbaldwinchamber.com.

“The idea is to draw people to this area,” said Allen. “The biggest thing is to bring everyone together as a family and celebrate the harvest. We also want people to be aware of our blueberry industry.”

While there will be crafts, Allen says the festival “will be more activity and entertainment-based.”

“We want people to come out and have a good time,” she said.