The annual Falloween Fest held at John Glenn High School is right around the corner.
From Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 23rd, a number of area organizations, churches and John Glen school groups will sponsor this weekend-long event in Walkerton. Many organizations raise funds for student scholarships and over the last few years, about $250,000 has been raised to assist more than 200 students.
Event organizers describe Falloween as a family-oriented festival with a variety of activities including two parades, a midway of amusement park rides, tasty food, special music events, fireworks, craft vendors and tractor pulls as well as a petting zoo, a giant garage sale and a 5K run.
Admission for the event is free and parking on site costs $1. There are charged for food, carnival rides and games but all entertainment is free.
Falloween is sponsored by approximately 150 adult volunteers and about 250 students.
Anyone who has been involved in a philanthropic-type of project knows the huge requirement of time, planning and leadership. Organizers note that the special event is truly a project that teaches young people the significance of civil duty and it is inspiring to watch students motivate and guide one another.
To view the event schedule and to see more information, visit Falloweenfest.com.
