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Fall Fright Festival coming this Saturday

Fall Fright Festival information

The 22nd annual Fall Fright Festival will be held at the Commercial Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 25. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with the festivities beginning at noon.

This costume was a winner during the 2011 edition of the annual Fall Fright Festival. This year's event will take place this Saturday in the Commercial Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. (VW independent file photo)
This costume was a winner during the 2011 edition of the annual Fall Fright Festival. This year’s event will take place this Saturday in the Commercial Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. (VW independent file photo)

Each child will receive a free goody bag containing certificates and coupons for free treats from local businesses, candy, and tickets for game playing. As always, free cider and doughnuts, and popcorn will be available for all to enjoy.

A cake walk will be loaded with delicious cookies, cakes and desserts, with many local cooks donating their talents — and having a spook-tacular time baking and decorating sweet treats to give away. The Happy Halloweenie Stand will be serving up hot dogs, Coney dogs, chicken and sloppy joe sandwiches, chips and beverages.  The popular “Walking Dead Taco”, which proved to be a delicious addition to the menu, will be available as well!

Carnival style games include: Skeeball, Roberto’s Revenge, Tic Tac Bloody Toe, Bop the Bat, Hole in One, Deadly Dentist, and Plinko. Each goody bag contains five tickets allowing each child to play five games with a prize every time. Fun! Fun! Fun!

The Carved Pumpkin Contest is open to all ages with entries judged and cash prizes awarded. Boo Bingo will be in full swing, with prizes, certificates, and cash rounds. It’s always a crowd favorite and only a quarter a card! Also, be sure to stop by the photo booth for a keepsake picture of that little cupcake or monster. Cost is $5 for a 5-by-7-inch photo.

The Fall Fright Festival invites all children from birth to age 99. There will be good food, good fun, and lots of great costumes.

POSTED: 10/22/14 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News