By Tammie Gercken Staff Writer
GLEN ALPINE — The town of Glen Alpine is bringing back a fun event that was put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.
The city will present its annual Fall Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday on Linville Street, according to Melissa Lalonde, Glen Alpine City Clerk. The free event will feature live music, vendors, bounce houses for kids and a variety of treats.
Festival goers will be entertained by the sounds of the band Fox & Company.
“This band typically plays covers of dance-oriented music from a variety of genres including classic rock, southern rock, country rock, country, soul, blues, R&B, beach, shag, oldies and top 40 hits,” Lalonde said. “We have around 25 vendors, including crafts, seasonal crafts, Stidham’s ax throwing, pottery, shirts, mugs and a variety more.”
Chick-fil-A will be selling meals on site, and the Glen Alpine Police and Fire Department will be selling barbecue plates. The Green Wave Restaurant will be open and offer outdoor seating.
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“Other vendors will offer items for your sweet tooth, such as flavored ice, snow cones, cotton candy, pretzels and more,” Lalonde said.
The festival was founded more than 20 years ago, sponsored by the fire department, women’s auxiliary and local merchants, according to a previous News Herald article.
Lalonde invited people to stop by the festival on Friday and have a good time.
“This is the first time we’ve had our festival since pre-covid, and we’re really excited,” he said. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy great food, great music and a great night!”
Writer Tammie Gercken can be reached at tgercken@morganton.com.
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