The first Saturday in October is the annual Fall Festival at the furnace. The festival has been an event for over 18 years and hundreds of people attend each year. Activities and games for the whole family. There are over 50 vendors with handmade goods, food, crafts, direct sales, food trucks, live bluegrass music and more. This is an outdoor event that happens rain or shine. The museum and gift shop will be open, and you are welcome to tour the park. Folks come from far and wide to have some good old-fashioned fall fun.
Vendor Sign Up
Please click here for an application.
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Drive-In Car Show
See Flyer below.
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Little Miss and Mister Contest
More information and fill-in form below.
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For the Kids
Pumpkin Painting and Games
Pie Eating Contest
Little Miss and Mister Contest
Hog Calling contest​
For the Grown Ups
Pie Eating Contest
Hog Calling Contest
Men's Beard Contest
Women's Skillet Toss
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For Everyone
Baked Goods Auction
Chinese Auction
Blue Grass and Country Music
Car Show
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Describe your image
Describe your image
Little Miss and Mister
Contest Entry Form
Little Miss and Mister
Contest Guidelines
1. All kids to dress like Country Kids
just clothing that a regular country kid ​
would wear.
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2. All participants have to be signed
up in the proper division
3. Please understand that when your child/children are signed up, we have your permission to use photos in a proper manner for online/social media purposes.
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4. Winner must be present.
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5. Judges' decisions are final.
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6. Younger divisions - judges will interact with child/children in a well-mannered way to get them to make funny faces, giggle, etc.
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7. This is a fun event!
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8. Older divisions - please no interference from parents/guardians.
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9. Only 1 outfit required.
10. Ages 1-4, parents have permission to walk up, favorite stuffed animal, blankets allowed if security is needed.
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11. Registration is needed by the end of SEPTEMBER
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AGE DIVISIONS - 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
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CATEGORIES FOR JUDGES - Outfit, Talent, Funniest, Cutest ages 1-2, 3-4, Live Interview