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63rd Annual Valley Center Fall Festival

September 19 - September 20

Details

Start:: September 19
End:: September 20
Event Category:: Fall Festival
Website:: https://valleycenterchamber.com

Venue

: Main Street
: Valley Center, KS 67147 United States + Google Map
Phone:: 316-755-7340
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Organizer

: Valley Center Chamber of Commerce
Phone:: 316-755-7340
Email:: info@valleycenterchamber.com

https://valleycenterchamber.com

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 19th, 2025:

5pm – 10pm Information Alley (information, button registration, lost & found), Midway Main Street Outdoor Vendors, Food Court, Xclusive Beer Truck, LeVenue Indoor Marketplace
5pm – 7pm Main Stage: Harrison Steele
6pm – 10pm WEEE Entertainment Ride-O-Rama Session #1
8pm – 10pm Main Stage: The Llew Brown Band

Saturday, September 20th, 2025:

8:30am 63rd Annual Fall Festival Parade line up begins at Valley Center Intermediate School, 737 N Meridian
9:15am Parade Bike & Trike Contest: First United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park Ave. Registration at 9 followed by judging and awards, after the parade kids can be picked up in the East parking lot at LifePoint Church. *One adult must walk with their child(ren)*
10am Valley Center Fall Festival Parade begins (south down Meridian from VCIS to Clay St)
11am – 10pm Information Alley (information, button registration, lost & found), Midway Main Street Outdoor Vendors, Food Court, Xclusive Beer Truck, LeVenue Indoor Marketplace
11am – 5pm WEEE Entertainment Ride-O-Rama Session #2
11am VCRC Pickleball Tournament in Lions Park, 316 S Abilene PRE REGISTRATION with VCRC is required
11am Washer Tournament in Lyons Park, off Colby Street (south of the swimming pool) pre-registration not required
12pm Main Stage: Newton Performing Arts Center
12:30-1:30pm Kids Fishing Derby at McLaughlin Park Pond, pre-registration not required
2pm Fastest Hook in the Valley Crochet Contest at the VC Library, 314 E Clay PRE REGISTRATION with VC Library is required
1:15pm Main Stage: VCHS Jazz Band
2pm – 4pm Kids’ Festival in Lion’s Park – 316 S Abilene, Sponsored by LifePoint Church (inflatables, popcorn, games, and more!)
2:30pm Frog & Turtle Races -314 E Clay, VC Library back patio (behind the library)
5pm – 10pm WEEE Entertainment Ride-O-Rama Session #3
5pm – 7pm Main Stage: Tawna Goforth
8pm – 10pm Main Stage: Jet City

*Ride-o-Rama wristbands for each session are currently $33. Times and prices are subject to change as determined by WEEE Entertainment. Please visit their Facebook page for more information WEEE Entertainment

Fall Fest Events

63rd Annual Valley Center Fall Festival Parade

Date:

September 20th at 10am

Description:

Parade:

Category	Award	Prize	Judging
Float	Pick of the Parade	$100	Best all-around Float
Float	Kid’s Choice	$50	Float done by children or created for children
Float	Most Creative & Unique	$50	Float judges decide is most creative and unique
Non-Float Entry	Most Entertaining	$50	Non-float entry judges decide is the most entertaining

Parade Entry Fees:

Political Candidate/Elected Official: $50
Floats & All Other Participants: $25

Entry Fee Includes:

Entry into Parade
Entry into the Parade Contest
Up to 10 Fall Festival buttons

Note: All adult parade participants must wear a 2025 Fall Festival button for entry

Parade Details:

A Parade Coordinator will contact you with your lineup time and location before Saturday morning
Parade lineup begins at the Valley Center Intermediate School, 737 North Meridian, at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will direct you to your place in line
The parade starts at 10am
Please follow the lineup instructions carefully; do not assume your location in the lineup as it may not be the same as years past
Judging begins at 9:15 a.m.

Additional Information:

All adult participants must wear a 2025 Fall Festival button for parade entry
Enjoy a 50% discount on additional buttons ($2.50) for floats participants until September 12th. After September 12th, buttons will be $5. Buttons for discount and floats can be purchased at the Chamber Office
All other buttons can be purchased at the Chamber Office or the VC Library for $5 ea
Parade entries must be received by Thursday, September 18th, 2025 by 8pm
No same-day registration on Saturday will be accepted

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Parade Bike & Trike Decorating Contest

Date:

Sept 20th 9:15am

Description:

Do you have a kiddo who would LOVE to be in the parade but isn’t participating in or on a parade float? Here’s your opportunity to be the hero!

Parade Bike and Trike Decorating Contest

Decorate a bike or trike for the contest, then after the judging, everyone gets to ride their bike or trike in the parade!

First United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park South Parking Lot

Registration begins promptly at 9:15am followed by judging and awards. Parents can then walk with their rider in line for the parade! *ONE ADULT MUST WALK WITH THEIR CHILD(REN)*

Prizes awarded for: the Best Theme “Purple Reign”, Most Creative, & Judges Favorite (2 Judges) in each age category

4 & Younger

5 – 8

9 & Older

Why be at the parade, when you can be in the parade……?

Washer Tournament

Date:

September 20th 11am/Right after the parade

Description:

Washer Tournament Starts after the parade!!

Everyone is welcome! This is an activity you won’t want to miss if you are a fan of some friendly competition & great prizes!

No need to pre-register!!

$25 per team

Money raised benefits The Education Foundation.

Pickleball Tournament

Date:

Sept 20th at 11am/Right after the parade

Description:

The Fall Fest Pickleball Tournament is back!

Join us for our third annual tournament on Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 AM, right after the Fall Fest parade.

This is a doubles tournament, ages 18+, with a single elimination, self-officiated format.

The winning team will take home two Chicken N Pickle gift cards!

Cost: $20 per team (only one person per team needs to register)

Registration closes Wednesday, September 17th

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Kids Fishing Derby

Date:

Sept. 20th 12:30pm

Description:

Who’s ready to catch some fish?

Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, September 20th, from 12:30pm-1:30pm at McLaughlin Park Pond

Catch the biggest or the smallest! Pre-registration is not required however please check in at the pond before the derby begins at 12:30pm!

Boy Scout volunteers and the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks will be on hand to help measure fish, pass out any needed fishing poles and hand out prizes to our winners!