Extra fall events Saturday at the Farmers Market
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The Whitley County Farmer's Market will be celebrating the fall harvest with some extra activities this Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 8 a.m. to noon on the Whitley County Courthouse lawn.
A pumpkin decorating contest is planned. Participants can carve, paint or decorate their own pumpkins. Entries must arrive at the market no later than 9 a.m. The contest ends at 11:30 a.m. The event is a "people's choice" voting format and visitors to the market can purchase tokens to vote for their favorites. Prizes will be awarded for: age 10 and under, ages 11-16 and ages 17+.
Additionally, there will be a pet costume contest. Bring a 4x6 photo of your favorite pet dressed to the market no later than 9 a.m. Visitors to the market can purchase tokens and vote for their favorite pet. The contest ends at 11:30 a.m.
Other special events Saturday include 1/4 pound Gypsy Dog hotdogs and music by Shade & Shannon.