The Groves Pecan Festival officially kicks off its 2019 celebration today through Sunday. The carnival will feature various thrill rides and games. Vicky Hernandez, a carnival worker, sets up her booth early Wednesday morning. (Cassandra Jenkins/The News)

The Groves Pecan Festival officially kicks off its 2019 celebration today through Sunday. Festival workers began setting up the various rides early Wednesday morning for the opening of the carnival.