The Dushore Area Business Association (DABA) presents the annual Dushore Fall Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features vendors, food, hayrides, and family fun throughout downtown Dushore.

“There is something so special about a small-town fall festival,” said event organizer Haley Franklin. “Everyone is out and about, people are having a great time, and of course the incredible views that nature provides!”

This year’s event boasts plenty of kids’ activities, including scarecrow decorating at the Loan Closet parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon and sidewalk art at C&N Bank from 9 a.m. to noon. The Agway greenhouse will offer pumpkin decorating and a toddler corn pit. New for 2024, the Kids’ Corner will have games like tic-tac-toe and pumpkin bowling at the center of town.

All ages will enjoy DJ Christine’s karaoke from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a new, fall-themed photo area.

For a taste of comfort food at its finest, visit the chili cook-off at Pealer Hall. Entries are due by 9 a.m., and public voting will begin at 10 a.m. Everyone gets to be a judge in this fun and delicious competition.

Pealer Hall will also host a pumpkin carving contest with categories for most creative, most horrifying, and fan favorite. Entries are due by 9 a.m.

Rocky Forest Real Estate will hold a cookie decorating party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by Hurley’s Supermarket.

The festival is also a great time to visit local shops and restaurants and discover all that Dushore has to offer.

For the latest Dushore Fall Festival updates, visit dushore.com or follow DABA on Facebook.

About DABA: DABA promotes business and community interests in Dushore and the surrounding area by sponsoring quality activities and events and highlighting local businesses. Their membership includes over 50 members ranging from multi-employee establishments to nonprofit organizations to sole-proprietors.