Fall Fright Festival coming to fairgrounds

Van Wert independent/submitted information

The 21st annual Fall Fright Festival will be held at the Commercial Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 26.  Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with the festivities beginning at noon.

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.

The cake walk will be loaded with delicious cookies, cakes and desserts. Many cooks donate their talents and have a spook-tacular time baking and decorating sweet treats to be given 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”, 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. The Fall Fright Fest coloring contest is open to children ages 3-12 and also has cash prizes awarded.  All coloring pages must be turned in to Main Street Market or Walmart by October 24 to be eligible for the judging.  Boo Bingo, always a crowd favorite and just a quarter a card, will be in full swing, with prizes, certificates, and cash rounds. Also, be sure to stop by the photo booth, where a photographer will be ready to snap a keepsake picture of that little cupcake or monster. Participants will receive a 5×7-inch photo for only $5.

The Fall Fright Festival invites all children, ages 0-99. There will be good food, good fun, and lots of great costumes. Come celebrate!