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City of Ely, Iowa Your Information Gateway for Ely, Iowa |
Saturday October 6, 2012 |
Saturday October 1, 2011
2011 FALL FEST
(All Events held near the Ely Community Center unless noted otherwise)
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Friday, September 30th, 2011 |
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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Race Packet Pick-Up – 5K Run / 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk |
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 |
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6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. |
Race Registration – pre-registration info is below. |
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7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Fall Fest Breakfast -Sponsored by Swisher Boy Scout Troop 37 |
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
EDGE Farmers Market |
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Friends of the Library Craft Sale – St. Johns Lutheran Church |
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Fine Art Fest – Corner of State & Dows Streets (Sponsored by Ely Corner Art Studio & Gallery) |
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8:30 a.m. |
5K Run |
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Kids Inflatables / Pumpkin Patch / Plant Sales / Face Painting/ Rock Climbing Wall (Sponsored by Iowa National Guard) |
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9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Classic Car Show – Ely Fire Station Live Music by The Magnetos (50’s/60’s Rockabilly) |
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9:30 a.m. |
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk |
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10:00 a.m. |
Running Events Award Ceremony |
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10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Appearance by Herky the Hawk! (Sponsored by The Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre) |
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10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Co-Ed Kickball Tournament at Ely City Park |
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10:30 a.m. |
Kiddie Dash |
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10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Food Sales at Community Center & Ely City Park |
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10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Ely Idol – Youth Talent Show |
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11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Pumpkin Decorating |
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Noon – 6:00 p.m. |
Live Music on the Fall Fest Stage - (music lineup is below) |
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Noon – 6:30 p.m. |
Bean Bag Tournament at Ely City Park |
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Bingo – Community Center (Sponsored by Ely Gateway Rotary) |
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1:00 p.m. |
Ely History Tour – in front of Community Center |
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2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Magic Show for Kids (Sponsored by the Ely Public Library) |
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2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Ely T-Ball League Recognition Program |
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3:00 p.m. |
Ely History Tour – in front of Community Center |
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3:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
Sack Relay Races |
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4:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Chili Supper (Sponsored by Ely Gateway Rotary) |
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5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Family Hayrack Rides |
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7:30 p.m. |
Fireworks – Ely City Park (Rain date Sunday Oct 2nd) |
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8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. |
FREE Fall Fest Dance – American Legion Hall Featuring Abandoned Road (Classic Rock) |
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Click Here for your very own printer friendly 2011 Fall Fest Schedule |
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Schedule is tentative and subject to change; check this site for the latest information and schedule. Please contact Stephanie Mai, at 319-361-5420 or nsemai@southslope.net if you or your company is interested in being a sponsor for this year’s Fall Fest. Individual event sponsorships are available. |
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The *FREE* Live Music & Performance Lineup |
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Community Center Stage |
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Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Ramblin’ Fever |
Classic Country |
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3:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
Jason Ray Brown |
The One Man Band |
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4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |
Riverbottom Ramblers |
Bluegrass and More |
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Fall Fest Car Show at the Ely Fire Station |
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11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
The Magnetos |
50’s, 60’s Rockabilly |
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Free Fall Fest Dance at Ely American Legion |
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8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. |
Abandoned Road |
Classic Rock |
5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Participants in the 2011 Ely Fall Fest 5K and 1-Mile runs enjoyed a brisk morning run on a crystal clear autumn morning. Join the fun next year!
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2011 Fall Fest 5K – Results 101 runners took part in this year’s Fall Fest 5K! Jeff Nietert of Cedar Rapids was the overall winner, with a finishing time of 18:22. Matt Thede, of Ely, came in second at 18:40 and David Reid, from Fairfax, came in third overall at 18:48. Aimee Jones, of Cedar Rapids, was this year’s female champion after crossing the finish line in 20:06. Amanda Weyer, of Swisher, was the second place female with a time of 21:16; Deb Gaddis, from Solon, earned female third place at 21:45. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
Complete results of the 2011 Fall Fest 5K |
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2011 Fall Fest 1-Mile Run Results Luke Mccinnis, of Mt. Vernon, was first of 53 runners in the 2011 Fall Fest 1-mile run. Luke finished in 6:49; followed by Alec Brockmeyer, from Ely, at 6:57 and Colin Brockmeyer, also of Ely, at 7:11. Jenna White, another of Ely’s finest, was the female winner at 7:27, followed closely by Laurdyn Meyer, of Cedar Rapids, who crossed the line in 7:28, and Corrina Dittmer.
Complete results of the 2011 Fall Fest 1-Mile Run
Way to Go Runners! |
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Fall Fest 5K &
1 Mile Route |
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Fall Fest 5K & 1-Mile Results |
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2011 Co-Rec Kickball & Bean Bag Tournaments
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Great Game Everyone! See you next year |
2011 Adult Kickball Tournament Teams |
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· Ken-Way Excavating · Pohlman’s Test Goats · Cleppe’s · Hawkeyes · Off in the Corner · Whispering I’s
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· Italian Chandeliers · Cobra Electric · Eastern Iowa Outlaws (Roller Girls) · Clifford · Dead Kennedys/Allied
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Youth Co-Rec Kickball Tournament Harapat Auto, Skull Monkies and Team Honey Badger kicked off the inaugural Fall Fest Youth Co-Rec Kickball tournament. Kickball players for this tournament were between the ages of 12 and 17, and made this a fun and exciting event.
Harapat Auto came in first, with Skull Monkies in second and Team Honey Badger bringing in third place. A great time was had by all, so start planning your team’s roster for Fall Fest 2012!
See You Next Year! |
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Fall Fest Bean Bag Tournament 12 two-person teams brought their A-games in the first ever Ely Fall Fest Bean Bag Tournament. BAMM took home the first place trophy, with Dead Nuts taking silver in second place, and Pushing Rope claiming third. Congratulations and Thanks to all of this year’s Bean Bag tournament teams. Gather up your team now for Fall Fest 2012. See you all next year! |
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· BAMM · Dead Nuts · Pushing Rope · Cornholio's · T-Bags · Fun is My Middle Name |
· Banner Valley · 3 Good Eyes · J-Walkers · Hail Mary’s · Pink Flamingo Drinking Club · Double Trouble |
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Farmers’ Market & Great Locally Produced Food. Fall Fest marks the inevitable end of the Ely Farmers Market Season. The Fall Fest Farmer’s Market is your perfect opportunity to enjoy the highest quality, fresh locally produced food all season. Farmers’ Marketers are especially encouraged to join the local food. More information for marketers is available here, or contact the EDGE Farmers’ Market group via email at: elyfarmersmarket@gmail.com. |
Craft Fair for Conjurers of Creative, Clever Crafts. The Friends of the Ely Public Library 2011 Fall Fest Craft Fair promises to be even bigger and more fun than last year. The Fall Fest Craft Fair offers a marvelous variety of locally created artistic and craft items. We are looking for creative types, crafters and others who want to be part of this very popular event. More Information and 2011 Craft Fair Guidelines are available here. |
Fall Fest Car Show
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Bigger, Bolder & Badder! This year’s Fall Fest Car Show will be bigger - with at least 200 hot rods and classic cars; bolder - with great cars and live music by The Magnetos, and more outright muscle car badness than last year! The Car Show runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ely Fire Station (1300 Main St.), tailgating type food and beverages by the Ely Volunteer Fire Department and sweet tunes from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by The Magnetos. Contact Derek Parrott at 319-573-6900 or email innovativesigns@mchsi.com for more information. |
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Ely Idol Fall Fest’s showcase of talented youth from the Ely area returns for an encore performance in 2011! Make sure to be at Community Center Park at 11:00 Saturday morning to enjoy great performances by some of Ely’s shining stars. Ely Idol is open to anyone 18 years old or younger, the order of performance will be determined by draw right before the show starts, so get there early to see them all! |
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Performer(s) |
Performance Name |
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Anna Penning & Sydney Suthers |
The Spinettes |
Dancing |
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Janel Trow, Hannah Johnson & Alyssa Johnson |
Bedazzlers |
Singing |
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Elaina Wall |
Elaina |
Dancing |
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Megan Mineart |
Megan |
Singing |
Email us if you have suggestions on how to make next year’s Fall Fest even better by sending an email to elyparks@gmail.com.
Fall Fest Sponsors
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Our sponsors make it possible for Fall Fest to be fun and a great time for all and still raise money to develop and improve Ely’s parks and recreational opportunities. As a Fall Fest sponsor you and your business are recognized by hundreds of area residents and consumers for your community spirit. There are countless reasons to be a Fall Fest sponsor, click here to find out more on how to promote your business and our community |
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Platinum Partner - $500 & more |
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Prime Mechanical, Inc. |
1135 State St., Ely, Iowa |
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F.J. Krob & Co. |
1705 Dows St., Ely, Iowa |
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Schulte Development LC |
70 Kirkwood Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Climate Engineers |
883 Shaver Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Harapat Auto Service Inc. |
316 S Madison St., Iowa City, Iowa |
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Cedar Rapids Toyota Scion |
1200 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Lins Heating & Air Conditioning |
4540 J St SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Harapat Auto Service, Inc. |
316 S Madison St., Iowa City, Iowa |
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King’s Material |
355 50th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Alliant Energy |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Ely Volunteer Fire Department |
Ely, Iowa |
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Ely Gateway Rotary |
Ely, Iowa |
Proud Partner - $250 to $499
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Hy-Vee Wilson Avenue |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Sweet Auto Repair |
Ely, Iowa |
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Marion Tire Company |
Marion, Iowa |
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Alpha Trailer Sales, Inc |
Marion, Iowa |
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H&W Speed Shop, Inc. |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Acme Electric Company |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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AJ Duggan, Inc. |
Marion. Iowa |
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Tuffy Auto Service Centers |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Horn Automotive Engineering, Inc. |
Marion, Iowa |
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Tektivity, Inc. |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Zimmerman Ford |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Cassill Motors, Inc. |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Brad Mahoney Construction |
Ely, Iowa |
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Kevin’s Transmission and Auto Repair |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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St. John’s Lutheran Church |
Ely, Iowa |
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US Bank Home Mortgage |
North Liberty, Iowa |
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Liberty Bank |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Scheldrup Blades |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Casey’s General Store |
Ely, Iowa |
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Robert & Diane Kibby |
Ely, Iowa |
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Zimmerman - Houdek Credit Cars |
Marion, Iowa |
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Advance Auto Parts |
Marion, Iowa |
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MMS Consultants, Inc. |
Iowa City, Iowa |
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The Company Store |
Ely, Iowa |
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American Legion St. Quentin Post No. 555 |
Ely, Iowa |
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Ely Public Library |
Ely, Iowa |
Individual Event Sponsors - $250
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Anderson Financial Services |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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Brosh Chapel and Avacentre |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Super Sponsor - $100 to $249
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L. L. Pelling Company |
North Liberty, Iowa |
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TSF Structures, Inc. |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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T&K Roofing Co., Inc |
Ely, Iowa |
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Cleppe’s 66 Service |
Ely, Iowa |
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Solon State Bank in Ely |
Ely & Solon, Iowa |
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Ely Corner Art Studio & Gallery |
Ely,Iowa |
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Chick-fil-A |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Community Contributor - $25 to $99
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Kiracofe Oil Company |
Swisher, Iowa |
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Brown Well Pump Service |
Ely, Iowa |
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Brown Concrete & Backhoe, Inc. |
Ely, Iowa |
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Millhiser Smith Agency |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
With Ely’s rich agricultural history, it seemed only natural to hold the town festival in the fall. Fall Fest encourages encourage farmers to take a break and have a relaxing day with friends before the busy harvest season kicks into full gear. And gives us “city” folk, a chance to slow down and visit with our neighbors before the cold temperatures and the hustle and bustle of the holidays keep us indoors for the winter months.
All proceeds of the Ely Fall Fest go towards construction and development of Ely City Park and maintenance of Community Center, Schulte and Vavra Parks. The City of Ely hopes to make Ely Fall Fest a fun, family oriented celebration that people of all ages can look forward to every fall.