Hiwasse Fall Festival Oct. 22

HIWASSE -- The annual Hiwasse Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 22. Festival activities, including a trunk or treat event, are planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13680 Firehouse Lane.

A picnic meal of hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served for $5, and musical entertainment will be provided by the OK Country band.

Inflatables will be set up for the children's enjoyment, and they can also participate in painting pumpkins.

A favorite event among the adults will be the annual chili cook off. Tasters will pay $1 to purchase samples and vote for their favorite entry. A $50 prize will be awarded for the winning pot of chili. Anyone wishing to enter the chili cook off should call 479-531-0472.

A classic car show will be a part of the day's activities. Anyone wishing to enter the car show should call 479-787-9661 for entry details.

Area vendors will have booths set up at the festival. Anyone desiring booth space or wanting to participate in the trunk or treat event should call 479-721-2143.

Community on 10/19/2016