Foxtober Fall Festival

Description

Join us for the first-ever Foxtober at the McHenry Riverwalk District on Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–4 PM!

Enjoy a full day of fall fun featuring:

• 55+ Pop-Up Vendors featuring local artisans, makers, and small businesses

• Food & Drinks from El Vado, Stix & Noodles, Foxhole Pizza, and A Tea Co. Coffee & Tea

• Live Entertainment by Sundown Entertainment from 10 AM–4 PM

• Whirly Girls Performances beginning at 11:30 AM and continuing throughout the day

• Live Maker Demonstrations featuring fall flower bouquet making, candle making, and scarecrow building

• Pumpkin Carving Station & Contest with pumpkins available for purchase from Harms Farm and cash prizes awarded to winners in three age groups

• Fall Photo Opportunity with the river as your backdrop

• Foxtober Specials at participating McHenry businesses

• Mystery Bag Pickup from 11 AM–2 PM (SOLD OUT; pickup for purchasers only)

• Community Pumpkin Display illuminating the Riverwalk from 4–9 PM

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Show off your creativity and compete for cash prizes! Bring a pumpkin from home or purchase one from Harms Farm and carve it at the event. Registration is required by 4 PM, and winners will be announced at 5 PM.

Bring the family, shop local, enjoy the fall weather, and celebrate the season along the riverfront. We can’t wait to see you at Foxtober!