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Vinton Fall Festival and 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, October 9, 2010
An annual festival that is the 2nd Saturday in October. The event
starts with a 5K Run at 8:00am. After the 5K run, you can enjoy a
pancake breakfast at the VFW. The festival is held in downtown Vinton
with portions of Lee Ave., S. Maple St., and S. Pollard St. closed to
traffic and filled with Vendor booths and activities. There are two
stages (one located across from the farmer’s market and the other stage
is at the corner of S. Maple and E. Lee Ave.) with entertainment of a
musical variety as well as the popular ‘Doggy Pageant’. There is a
busy Children’s Activities area located in the Vinton Baptist Church
parking lot. The Vinton Police always host fun and educational
activities for all ages. The farmer’s market activities include local
crafts and vegetables judged by a master gardener’s group. The
carriage/hay rides are fun for all ages. There are about 10 food vendors
to choose from and over 90 craft vendors to explore and shop from.
Downtown shops are open for the day and enjoy about 7,500 - 10,000
visitors for the day. The day ends at 4:00pm. This event is sponsored
and run by Chamber volunteers with the planning starting in February.
Many sponsorship opportunities available. Depending on sponsorship
level, chamber member is featured on billboard, all Fall Festival
brochures, posters, forms, etc., banner ad on web site, and signage at
Fall Festival info booth.
2011 Fall Festival
Vendor Application Form - download pdf>
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