The annual Penhold Fall Festival was held this past weekend and Mayor Mike Yargeau says it was a big hit in the community.
“All of the events were full and everyone I’ve spoken to seemed to have a great time,” Yargeau said Monday.
The event kicked off Friday evening with food trucks and the Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival in the parking lot of the Penhold Multiplex. There was also a show and shine at Ma and Pa’s Bakery Cafe, and fireworks later in the evening.
Also on Saturday, Mayor Mike’s Mini Marathon for a Cause was held to support the the outdoor classroom development at Jessie Duncan School. About 50 people ran in the 500-metre race, with roughly $1,000 being raised.
“When we’re doing this mini marathon and causes around the community that I want to raise money for, this is something (the Jessie Duncan Parent Advisory Council) has been doing a lot of work for in the last little bit. I just really wanted to support that,” Yargeau said.
The Penhold Fall Festival continued on Saturday with the Community TIES Pancake Breakfast, a parade, an outdoor vendor market at the multiplex, more food trucks and a barbecue at the Penhold Museum.
Yargeau said this year’s crowd size was pretty similar to previous editions of the festival.
“One thing Penhold’s really good at is community events. Our community events are second to none,” he said.
“The Fall Festival is almost our way of finishing off summer. We do discounted rates at our campground, we go out of our way to make sure the community can celebrate summer (and) celebrate the year. It’s a great way to meet people in the community or for new people to see what we have to offer.”
Yargeau said many people come together to make an event like this possible.
“We have a Fall Festival committee that will meet a month from now and they start working for next year. We couldn’t do it without the town staff and volunteers who come out to help with all of the events. I really appreciate all of them,” he said.
sean.mcintosh@reddeeradvocate.com
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