The Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown kicks off events tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29 for the community to experience family fun at the park.
Schedule of Events for Friday, Sept. 27:
- 5 p.m.: Brandon’s Burgers Food Truck
- 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Foam Party
- 8 p.m.: Movie at the Park with Free Popcorn
- Restrooms will be available
- Glow Foam Party will follow the movie
Schedule of Events for Saturday, Sept. 28:
- 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast, Cub Scout Pack #550, Lion’s Park
- 8 a.m.: Flag Raising, Town Hall American Legion Post #218
- 8:30 a.m.: Walk/Run 5/10K Registration Hope on the Trail, E. Church St.
- Trail Head 9 a.m.: Walk/Run 5/10K Start, E. Church St. Trail Head
- 9 a.m.: Street Fair & Food Court Begins
- 9:45 a.m.: Fiddlesticks – Stage
- 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Versiti Blood Drive, Main St.
- 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Sugar Creek Art Center Festival Bazaar
- 10:30 a.m.: Arni’s Pizza Eating Contest, Stage Area
- 11 a.m.: Parade Lineup & Judging, Mill Street
- 11 a.m.: Corn Hole Registration, Lion’s Park
- 11 a.m.: KP-Chicken and Pork Chop BBQ, Lion’s Park
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Thorntown Heritage Museum Open
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Bodacious Band, Stage
- 12 p.m.: Corn Hole Tourney, Lion’s Park
- 1 p.m.: Parade, Starting at Thorntown Elementary School
- 2 p.m.: WCWO Wrestling, North Market Street
- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Back Porch Pickers, Stage
- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Dave’s Barrel Rides, Heritage Museum
- 4 p.m.: WCWO Wrestling, North Market Street
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: The Cold Hearts, Stage
- 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.: 90 Proof, Stage
Schedule of Events for Sunday, Sept. 29:
- 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast, Cub Scout Pack #550, Lions Park
- 9 a.m.: Street Fair & Food Court Begins
- 9 a.m.: Car Show Registration
- 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Car Show
- 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Huey Helicopter Rides, Fire Department at 301 W. Grant St.
- 10 a.m.: Community Church Service – Christ the King, Stage
- 11 a.m.: KP-Chicken and Pork Chops BBQ, Lion’s Park
- 12 p.m.: Western Boone Stars Voices, Lion’s Park
- 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Touch-a-Truck, W. Main St.
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Sugar Creek Art Center Open
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Thorntown Heritage Museum Open
- 1 p.m.: Talent Factory Arts & Dance, Stage Area
- 1 p.m.: WCWO Wrestling, North Market Street
- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: JDP Band, Stage
- 3 p.m.: Car Show Awards
- 4 p.m.: Retiring of Colors, Town Hall
- 4 p.m.: Festival Closes
