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Fall Festival 

Each fall season, the City of Plattsburg looks forward to this huge annual event.  The four-day+ Fall Festival is a tradition that goes way back in Plattsburg history, although in the early days, the event was called the "Friendship Festival." Under any name, the Festival fits the bill for old-fashioned family fun and entertainment.

2011 Festival Theme: "Favorite Fall Memories"

October 5th-9th
NEW activities added this year: a pedal tractor pull for the little tikes, Saturday night bonfire with hayrides and storytelling, Zumba in the dark dance show, talent show, blue ribbon contests, free bingo, free children's games & activities, 2-day flea market booths, plus a community potluck, and door prizes for people wearing a Fall Festival t-shirt.

Fall Festival T-shirts will be available for $10. 
(Logo designed by Ellis Elementary students)

The Junior Princess and Little Mr. and Miss Plattsburg contests traditionally kick-off the Festival's gaiety on Wednesday night.  By Thursday evening, the town is anticipating the opening ceremonies which generally include the Fireman's Chili Supper, the Boy Scout Flag Ceremony, the Chamber's "Person of the Year" and the introduction of the parade's Grand Marshalls. All the children look forward to the thrill rides at the Evan's Carnival, while Mom and Dad are entertained by the evening's live music concert.   
Friday night usually brings out the little tykes riding their "decked-out" trikes in the Kiddie Bike Parade, and afterwards everyone heads over to the Cattleman's Dinner for some tender steak, and then on to the Chamber's Silent Auction to bid on fabulous prizes.  Then the whole family can enjoy the rides at the carnival.
Saturday of course is a full myriad of activities: First, breakfast at either the Broadway United Methodist Church or the Senior Center for one of their famous cinnamon rolls; then join the annual Walk for Hope (to fight Huntington's disease) or explore the many craft and flea market booths downtown.  The Fall Parade begins at Perkins Park in the afternoon, complete with prizes awarded for the best floats in each category, and if they haven't had enough of the rides yet, the teens and the "young at heart" can continue to seek their thrills all afternoon and evening at the carnival. 
This year work is in progress to add Sunday activities to the event--more details to come soon.
The list of events and activities can vary from year to year but whether it's "cruising" at the car show, stepping out at the Cake Walk, or entering the Pumpkin Carving contest, the Fall Festival is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. 
You won't want to miss out on this fun, family event!

2011 Schedule of Events:

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday
Parade Info

Quick Links:
Fall Festival Home Page
Evans Carnival
Parade and Float Contest
Vendor Booths
Mr & Miss Contest Form
Blue Ribbon Contest
Talent Contest
Recyclable Fashion Show
HDSA Walk
Events/times subject to change.  Check back often for up to date information.
 

Web sponsored by:   

Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 134
Plattsburg, MO 64477
816-539-2649

Special thanks to The Clinton County Leader and RT Photography
for donating many of the pictures for use on this site.