Fall Fest and Annual Chili Cook-Off

Homewood's favorite fall time festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, at Independence Park.

Fall Fest will feature live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown, the annual bean bag tournament, petting zoo and pony rides, games, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children's crafts, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local eateries.

A highlight of Fall Fest is the annual Chili-Cook Off where residents vie for "Homewood's Top Chef" while raising money for a local not-for-profit in the Open Chili Tasting.
 
Great music is a staple of Fall Fest, and three talented bands -- the Fret Brothers, Latin Satin Soul, and Staff Infection and the South Side Horns -- will will carry on this finger-snapping, toe tapping tradition.

Fall Fest Activities Schedule

• Noon Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
• 1 p.m. Face Painter
• 2 p.m. Chili Contest
• 2 p.m. Mr. Magic's Magic Show
• 3:30 p.m. Open Chili Tasting
• 4 p.m. Stilt Walkers & Strolling Jugglers
• 4:30 p.m. Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting
• 6 p.m. Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
• 6:30 p.m. Doubles Bean Bag Tournament
• 8 p.m. Outdoor Movie & Bonfire

 
Fall Fest Live Entertainment Schedule

• 11 a.m. The Fret Brothers (Acoustic )
• 2 p.m. Mr. Magic's Magic Show (Children's Entertainment)
• 3:30 p.m. Latin Satin Soul (Classic Rock and Motown)
• 7 p.m. Staff Infection and the Southside Horns (Rock and Roll)