By NATHAN KING
Salina Post
ELLSWORTH - With the arrival of fall, fall themed events are taking place in the Kansas Heartland.
On Thursday, from 4-7 p.m., the Ellsworth County Economic Development hosts "Wild West Fall Fest."
There are more than 15 Ellsworth community organizations and business sponsors who will host fall themed activities and events for the whole family to enjoy.
"We are thrilled to provide an opportunity to showcase our vibrant downtown with so many amazing retailers and activities," said Stacie Schmidt, director of Ellsworth County Economic Development.
Festival attendees are encouraged to park, register, and get a festival map in the lot located at 124 W. Third Street. All registrants will be entered into a drawing for $50.
Festival goers will also be able to meet local artists who created three recently completed murals.
"We are also proud to show off our new community murals and highlight the talented local artists who created them, bringing vitality and excitement to our downtown buildings," said Schmidt.
It's also time to dust off the old cookbook or recipe box and get the pumpkin recipes out, because it's time for a bake-off! Sponsored by the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, the Fall Fest Pumpkin Bake off will take place at 4 p.m. on Oct. 20. Competition levels include junior level, ages 16 and under, and pro level, ages 17 and up. Businesses can also participate. For more information and registration details click HERE.
Festival goers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to share with the Ellsworth County Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off at the Ellsworth VFW located at 109 N. Main Street.
See below for a complete list of events or click here. (All addresses are located in Ellsworth)
Event: Pumpkin giveaway sponsored by First Bank Kansas Location: Across from Hattie Jo's Coffeehouse on Douglas Ave.
Event: Scavenger hunts, sponsored by Ellsworth Federal bank
Location: 120 W. Second Street
Event: Fall photo booth sponsored by Raised Rustic
Location: 117 N. Douglas Avenue
Event: Mural party and sidewalk chalk party, sponsored by Paden's Place
Location: 120 N. Douglas Avenue
Event: Bike giveaway, sponsored by Home Lumber
Location: 111 N. Douglas Avenue
Event: Music and seating sponsored by Millwood Realty
Location: 111 N. Douglas Avenue
Event: Fall themed crafts, sponsored by Ellsworth Area Art Council
Location: 223 N Douglas Avenue
Event: Pumpkin family giveaway, sponsored by Mosaic
Location: 124 W. Third Street
Event: Yard games, sponsored by Sherman, Hoffman and Miller
Location: 126 N. Douglas Avenue
Event: Fall coloring pages and children's crafts
Location: 120 W. First Street