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Autumn in the Valley is Oct. 20

Plans are underway for the Marquette Chamber of Commerce’s 6th annual Autumn in the Valley festival, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Marquette.

If you are interested in a booth space for the annual event, call Jenny Piper at 785-546-2292 or 546-2390. Cost is $10 for each space.

New to this year’s festival is a Split the Pot drawing. Tickets are available from chamber members and at the Marquette Farmers State Bank for $1.00 each. The drawing will be split between the lucky winner and the chamber. The winner will be drawn and announced at the Autumn in the Valley festival at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20. You don’t have to be present to win.

Committee officials have announced some of the events that will be taking place at the 6th annual festival. They are: Chili Cook-off, Wheelbarrow Races, Pumpkin Baking Contest, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Games for Kids (train rides & more), Moonwalk, Chicken Bingo, Live Entertainment, Raffles/Split the Pot, and Clogging. At 2 p.m. the Marquette Fine Arts Center will host a Talent Show.

This year’s Autumn in the Valley promises to be bigger and better than ever. If you would like to be a part of it, remember to call Jenny. Watch the Tribune for information on the Chili Cook-off and for more Autumn in the Valley details.