Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 24, 2026

4 – 8 PM – VENDOR SET-UP –

11:00AM – FALL FESTIVAL ART SHOW – Hosted by South Whitley Library (regular library hours) Starts Monday, September 21st

6:00PM – KIDDIE KING & QUEEN CONTEST – South Whitley Library Auditorium

7:00PM – KID’S MOVIE – South Whitley Library Auditorium (immediately following King/Queen contest) BLUEY

Friday, September 25, 2026

11 AM- 6 PM – VENDORS, Downtown (2026 Vendor application link below)

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5-7 PM – BEEF & NOODLE DINNER – AMVETS 2919, Upstairs

6 PM – JOHN BEATRICE BAND – Gazebo

9 PM – 11 PM – HAUNTED HAYRIDE – Library Parking lot (East side of building) – *$3.00 fee

Saturday, September 26, 2026

9 AM – 6 PM – VENDORS OPEN

8:00AM – BREAK THE SILENCE 5K, check-in 7am SWCT Fire Dept 8am start Hosted by THE WHITLEY COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE 7 AM Registration

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/south-whitley-fall-fest-break-the-silence-5k-domestic-violence-awareness

9:00AM – 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL – Town Park Basketball Courts (Registration link below) RAIN DATE IS SUNDAY Sponsored by Surf Internet, Edge of Time Vintage & Antiques, Big 3 Detailing, LM Taxidermy, Cokl Acres

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10:00AM – WHITKO LOG CABIN 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, TIME CAPSULE – Whitko High School

10:00AM – DOG SHOW – Gazebo

10:30 – 2:30 – AX THROWING – Front St, SW Library Sponsor

11:00AM – BAKE OFF – East Room Town Hall

11:00AM – BULL RIDING; $5 fee, Front St (11AM – 6PM)

12:00PM – FOAM PARTY – Maple Street Bubble Buddies

1:00PM – MARK’S ARK, Gazebo

2:00PM – KIDDIE TRACTOR PULL – State Street, Sponsored by Kreider Lawn Care

3:30PM – 52nd ANNUAL CROSSROADS BANK FALL FESTIVAL PARADE, Celebrating America’s 250th – State Street (Registration link below), Sponsor Crossroads Bank

Grand Marshal – LUKE HUNT

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4:30PM – THE BED RACE – State & Columbia – Sponsors: Amvets Post 2919 and Fire in the Hole Pizza (Registration link below)

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5-7 PM – SOUP COOK-OFF – AMVETS 2919, Downstairs

6:00PM – BINGO – Fire Department Sponsor: South Whitley Cleveland Township Fire Department

7 PM – KARAOKE – AMVETS 2919, Downstairs

7:00PM – HE SAID SHE SAID (live band) – LeBrun Park (must be 21 years old or older) ** Cover charge

Sunday, September 27, 2026

9 AM – 4 PM – VENDORS OPEN (Tear down after 4 PM)

9:00AM – CAR SHOW – State & Mulberry

10:00AM – CHURCH SERVICE – Gazebo – Sponsor: South Whitley Community Church

11:00AM – SMOKIN FOR SOUTH WHITLEY – Cooking Contest, Sponsor So.Whitley Police Department

12-3:00PM – COMMUNITY BBQ MEAL – East Room, So Whitley Town Hall $8.00 per meal until gone, Sponsor So.Whitley Police Department

2:30PM – GAMES, **new location Town Park

PICKLE SPIT, SACK RACE, 3 LEGGED RACE, HOT DOG EATING CONTEST, THE GREAT EGG TOSS Sponsored by SUGAR CREEK MEATS & TREATS.

4:00 – FAMILY FEUD, South Whitley Library Auditorium

5:00PM – TALENT CONTEST – Gazebo, bring your lawn chairs – Sponsor: (Registration link below)

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Volunteer – We are always looking for volunteers. Whether you are interested in working one hour, one day, or the entire festival. Use the link below to sign up to volunteer.

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