Events & Schedule (Oct 22, 2022)
Kids Fall Festival
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: FREE
A fun, free event for kids. Enjoy the photo booth, balloon animals, craft table, hot dog lunch, bingo, and a movie!
Mainspring Vintage & Makers Market
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: FREE
Market featuring vintage and locally handmade items sourced from regional artists and creators. Live music & snacks.
Turkeys Gone Wild Smoker Cook-Off
Time: Judging at 3:00pm
Cost: $50 to Enter Competition (Entry is Free)
Turkey cook-off competition featuring the area’s up-and-coming amateurs. Prize money available for top 3 finishers!
Turkey Fest Fundraiser Dinner
Time: 4:00pm Until Gone
Cost: $12
Enjoy a delicious family dinner at The Well, sponsored by the Turkey Fest Committee. Raffle tickets for prizes will be available. Drawing at 7:00pm. Proceeds to go to North Park Holiday Decorations!
Comedian Performance
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $15 (Advance) $20 (Day of)
‘Pub and Grub Comedy’ comes to Elsies. Adults aged 21+ are permitted to this raucous and hilarious event. Enjoy laughs and drinks with friends.
Hot Air Balloon Festivities
Time: Dusk (~6:00pm)
Cost: FREE
Bring the whole family to Veteran’s Memorial Recreational Area (E Grant St.) to see hot air balloons glow at dusk!
Scare at the Fair
October 21, 22, 28, 29 6:00pm-10:00pm
$5 from 6:00pm-7:00pm -OR- $10 from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Come enjoy Halloween season in style by visiting the annual Scare at the Fair haunted barn event.
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
All Day
FREE!
The awesome corn maze is available during daylight hours and can be found at 8788 County Rd 3 near Caledonia. Watch for the signs that will guide you to this amazing network through the corn! Navigate your way through the maze and end up at the pumpkin patch! Pumpkins of every shape and size will be available for purchase – allowing all to choose that perfect one!
The corn maze has a special message etched in it which is visible from the air – GOD BLESS USA! Check out the photo!
Bonfire & S'mores
6:00pm-8:00pm
FREE!
Bring the whole family for a bon fire on Saturday night and make smores galore! (ingredients will be provided)
Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs!