Family Fall Festival set at Blue Mountain Station

DAYTON—A Fall Family Festival will be held at Blue Mountain Station in Dayton on Saturday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“What we’ve called Oktoberfest in the past is now called the Fall Family Festival. While Oktoberfest and its fun features will still be a part of the event, this year we’re including more activities for kids,” says Jennie Dickinson, Executive Director of the Port of Columbia.

The event features:

• Oktoberfest food—brats, German salads, apple strudel and more provided by the BMS Co-op Market. Mama Moncelli’s will have candy, espressos, lattes, gluten-free pastries, caramel apples and more. And Maj1c Cookies will offer gluten-free, paleo, vegan, sugar-free and just regular cookies too.

• Live music with Gary Winston and the Real Deal from 12–3 p.m.

• Beer garden.

• Local vendors and Friends of the Library book sale.

• Activities for kids, including a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, free mini pumpkins, a straw bale pyramid, cupcake walk, lawn games and a selfie center.

• Tasting rooms. Bard & Bee Meadery, Red Band Cellars and Cedar Rain Spirits will be open.

During the day, several drawings will be held with giveaways to the winners.

Admission is free.