Talk of the Town - Whitley County

(Talk of the Town file photo copyright Jennifer Zartman Romano) Above, children enjoy a whirl on the midway rides at the South Whitley Fall Festival several years ago.

From the Tribune-News

Beginning tonight, the South Whitley Fall Festival will continue through Sunday with a wide assortment of activities for all members of the community to enjoy. What follows are details on a few of the events gleaned from our Whitley News Network partner publication, the Tribune-News. You can also visit the South Whitley Fall Festival website for additional information about all of the events planned this year by clicking here.

Cornhole Tournament

The South Whitley Fall Festival Cornhole Tournament is Sunday, September 19, at noon on Columbia Street at the stop light.
The two-person teams should provide their team name, address, phone number, and age along with a team entry fee of $10.
Proceeds go to the South Whitley Emergency Food Bank.
For more information contact Joel Yeager, 723-5498.

Festival Bed Race

The South Whitley Fall Festival Bed Race is Saturday, September 18, at 6 p.m. Completed registration forms and entry fees must be in by 3 p.m. September 18. There is an entry fee of $20 per bed.
There is a $100 prize for first place; $75 for second place and $50 to the best themed-best dressed team.
The famous bed race begins near the intersection of Columbia and State streets and proceeds north on State street.
Each five member team has four runners and a rider.
Teams race in pairs with the slowest bed eliminated from competition.
Teams are encouraged to decorate their beds and themselves ... in a tasteful manner.

Pickle Spittin’ Contest

The pickle spittin’ contest is September 19 at 2:30 p.m. at South Whitley Town Park.
This is your opportunity to show off your spittin’ skills. Prizes will be awarded.
Age categories are 6 to 9 year olds, 10 to 13, 14 to 17 and 18 and older.
For more information call Drake or Cindy Duggins, 723-5448.
Chicken Drop
The second annual Fall Festival Chicken Drop is Sunday, September 19 at 4 p.m. at the Shindigz Stage.
What is a chicken drop? Well, the name is a bit deceiving. No chicken is actually dropped.
A chicken is placed on a board with 100 numbered squares and the first square that receives a chicken "dropping" is the winner. Tickets are $1 each and may be purchased from any festival committee member.

Little League Coaches invited to be Parade Marshalls

Calling all local Little League coaches! The festival committee is pleased to announce that they have invited all local Little League coaches (past and present) to serve as Grand Marshalls for this year’s parade.  They have asked that coaches invite their players to walk along the parade route with as well as any assistant coaches that helped during the season.  Coaches and players should wear their uniform shirt and/or hat.
The intention is to recognize volunteer coaches for their efforts and sacrifice and to also show the community how many youth and adults are involved in the Little League program. 
“We hope that it will positively impact involvement and support of the league in the future,” a committee member said. “Please consider participating.  We would really love to have everyone involved.”
The parade will be on Saturday afternoon with the lineup taking place at the high school.  Families are welcome to walk with with the coaches as well. The parade lineup begins at 2 p.m. at Whitko High School and the parade begins at 4 p.m.