Stage Schedule:

• Live Band 10:00-2:00 except during events

• 10:30am Announcement of Pumpkin Contest Winners

• 11:00am Children’s Costume Parade

• 11:30am Family Costume Parade

• 12:00pm Teen Costume Parade

• 01:00pm Pie Eating Contest

Pumpkin Decorating Contest (10:30am):

All submissions must be in by Friday, October 29 at 9:00pm.  Pumpkins are to be left at Libby’s Ice Cream Shop at 11 S Main St, Fortville, IN 46040.  The judging will take place on Saturday October 30 at 9:00 am.  Pictures with winners receiving their prizes will take place at 10:30 am on Saturday morning on the stage at Main and Staat Streets.  Pictures posted on FARM website and Facebook page.

There will be 3 age groups.  A $25 gift card will be provided to each age category winner.  Ribbons will be provided for second and third place winners in each category.  Pumpkins will be placed outside in the Fair area for everyone to see.  Pumpkins can be picked up at the end of the Fair at 3:00 pm at Libby’s Ice Cream shop.       

Child Age Group - Children up to 11 years of age:

• Pumpkin must have minimal to no help from adults

• Pumpkin may be carved or the child may draw on the pumpkin with the design done totally by the child

• Pumpkin to be turned in with a piece of paper with the full name of the child, age of the child and telephone number to a contact of a responsible adult so that we can inform them of winning.  

Teenage Group - Children from 12 to 17 years of age: 

• Pumpkin must have no help from adults

• Pumpkin may be carved with the design done totally by the teenager

• Pumpkin to be turned in with a piece of paper with the full name of the teenager, with their age and telephone number to contact so that we can inform them of winning.  

Adult Age Group - 18 years and up

• Pumpkin must be a carved pumpkin

• Pumpkin to be turned in with a piece of paper with the full name of the individual, with adult category listed and telephone number to contact so that we can inform them of winning.  

Note:   Pumpkins will be placed outside during the fair along Main St. We are not responsible for any stolen or damages caused to the pumpkins.

Costume Parade Contest (11:00am):

• Trophies for each category winner

• Ribbons for second and third place in each category

• Pictures posted on FARM website and Facebook page

• Each parade will happen at the FARM Community Stage at Main and Staat Streets

• Participants to be at stage 15 minutes prior to event and have sign up form completed for judges to use during judging

• See schedule for timing of each category

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Costume Contest Categories:

11:00am Children’s Costume Parade - Children up to 11 years of age:

• Most original

• Cutest

• Most creative

• Funniest

11:30am Family Costume Parade - Consist of any family group of individuals with a least one child 17 years or under:

• Most original

• Most creative

• Funniest

12:00pm Teens Costume Parade - Children from 12 to 17 years of age:

• Most original

• Most creative

• Funniest

Pie Eating Contest (01:00pm):

• Come watch the fun as leaders from our local churches and community take part in a pie eating contest

• Who will prevail?

• Who will eat the most pies without getting sick?

• Who do you think will win this competition?

FARM Booth Activities:

• Hot fresh Kettle Corn

• Sign up for free raffle

• Free Community Resource Guide

• And More...  Stop by to see us...

Hay Rides:

• Fun event for the entire family

• Starts at the corner of Staat and Main

• Runs throughout the event weather permitting (10am to 2pm)

Free Parking Available:

• Gateway Community Church of Fortville

• Landmark Park

• Downtown Public Parking

• Seals Funeral Home