62nd Annual Valley Center Fall Festival

September 20 - September 21

Details

Start:: September 20
End:: September 21
Event Category:: Fall Festival
Website:: https://valleycenterchamber.com

Venue

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

Organizer

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

https://valleycenterchamber.com

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 20th, 2024:

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

Saturday, September 21st, 2024:

8:30am 62nd 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 South 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, Xclusuive 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
1pm 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
2pm 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 : ThrowBak
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

September 28th, 2024 : Valley Pointe Golf Course Fall Festival 3-man Scramble visit Valley Point Golf Course Facebook for more information!

Fall Fest Events

Parade Bike & Trike Decorating Contest

Date:

Sept 21st 9am

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 9am followed by judging and awards at 9:15am. 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 “In My VC Era”, 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……?

Kids Fishing Derby

Date:

Sept. 21st 12:30pm

Description:

Who’s ready to catch some fish?

Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, September 21st, 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!

Frog & Turtle Races

Date:

Sept. 21st 2:30pm

Description:

In Our Frog & Turtle Race Era

Saturday, Sept 21st starting at 2:30pm on Valley Center Community Building Patio next to the beautiful Butterfly Garden!!

Pre-registration is not required – come join us!!

We have BUTTONS!!

Description:

Buttons are in!!

Buttons for the general public can be purchased for $5 each at the Valley Center Library during Library hours. They can be at the VC Chamber Office on:

Monday, September 16^th 10am-3:30pm or

Tuesday, September 17^th 9am-noon

Wednesday 9/18, Thursday 9/19, and Friday9/20 pick-ups will need to be made by appointment.

Registered for the parade and don’t have your button? Please remember that all adults participating in the parade (walking, riding, sitting, driving etc) must have a button (kids do not need a button). With your parade submission, you may receive up to 10 buttons. If you have more than 10 adults participating on a float, additional buttons can be purchased for participants at $2.50 each. Parade buttons must be picked up and/or purchased at the Chamber Office during the above listed times.

62nd Annual Valley Center Fall Festival Parade

Date:

September 21st

Description:

Parade Contest:

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 Contest
10 Fall Festival buttons

Note: All adult parade participants must wear a 2024 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
Judging begins at 9:15 a.m.

Additional Information: