Every fall, Mansfield has a Fall Festival that takes place near the end of Oct. This year festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Vernon Newsom Stadium. At the stadium there will be food, fair games and a local band playing. A cooperative effort coordinated by the Mansfield Police Department, the Fall Festival helps provide a safe, affordable alternative for families. Most activities, such as the live concert, are provided free of charge.
Other activities are provided at minimal cost such as the hay ride, food booths and some bounce houses. The hay ride begins at 7 p.m. and goes till 9 p.m. Theater director Jeremy Ferman gathers a group of his students every year and takes them to the festival to perform on the hay rides. A friend and helper of the festival, Trich Zaitoon, approached Ferman about having students perform and offered to provide all the costumes. The students only have to perform small skits to boom boxes as the trailers come around, and are payed in pizza and 15 hours of community service.
“The kids that do the festival every year have a blast and can’t wait to do it again the next year,” Mr. Ferman said.
Fall Fest Activities Include:
Free admission
Prizes and Candy
Carnival Booths
Themed Hayride
Bounce Houses
Petting Zoo
Fire Safety House
