A seasonal staple will return to Polk State College this fall.
The College will hold its annual FallFest on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 100 venues, businesses, and college clubs will set up booths throughout the Winter Haven campus with exciting, seasonal, and homemade arts, crafts, and crafts. innovative products
After a two-year hiatus related to COVID-19, FallFest will be held for the 36th year. The event is free and open to the public with craft booth fees going to the Polk State College Foundation to benefit deserving college students. The Foundation supports the College’s educational mission in many ways, including establishing scholarships and purchasing equipment for students.
“This is an event that the community looks forward to every year,” said Nancy Lozell, director of programs for The Arts at Polk State. “There’s always a variety of arts, crafts and things to do.”
The event will also feature family activities such as games, haunted houses, bounce houses, shows and presentations by local law enforcement and EMS. Polk State College athletic clubs and programs will also participate in the event to raise money for their organizations by hosting different activities and selling food.
“The whole campus will be transformed,” Lozell added. “It’s always great fun for the whole family.”
There will be live music and other entertainment throughout the day, including Polk State’s Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and the Polk State Choir. Chain O’ Lakes Big Band will also be among the performers at the event.
For $60, vendors will be assigned a booth on campus. Limited seats are available inside the Student Center for $70. For business sellers who want to promote their business, the cost is $150.
Registrations will remain open until October 1.
For more information, including how to register or volunteer for the event, you can contact Lozell at 863.297.1050 or email fallfest@polk.edu.
