Baldwin sets 'Fall Fest'

What started last summer will continue this fall as Baldwin prepares for its second year of festival activities.
Fall Fest 2017 is gearing up to be an end of the summer fundraiser that includes the entire town. Vendors will have a chance to line Main Street with everything from handmade jewelry to barbecue sandwiches and sno-balls.
Baldwin Mayor Donna Lanceslin says she’s happy to see the celebration continue.
“We are proud to have a group of volunteers spearhead this effort,” Lanceslin said. “There’s going to be something for everyone from children to adults.”
Festival organizers Sherise Henry and Iris Tillman say crowds can expect another great Mayoral Gala Friday night that will include live music and a great meal as well as a full day of events Saturday.
“There’s going to be music, a children’s parade and lots of vendors, a day for the whole family to come out and celebrate Baldwin and all of our local talent,” Henry said.
She said the festival is an opportunity for the town to help itself recover from a series of financial woes. The town is currently in debt by more than $300,000.
“Our town’s people are resilient,” Henry added. “This setback is just an opportunity for us to rally together to do something positive about our financial situation. We encourage everyone near and far to come help us celebrate what’s good about our town and its people while chipping away at our deficit.”
The Mayoral Gala will take place Sept. 22 and the Fall Fest is scheduled for Sept. 23.
Vendors can begin purchasing their booths now at $100 apiece, and children interested in becoming a part of the Fall Fest Royal Court can also begin signing up.
Interested persons may call Town Hall, and calls will be forwarded to Sherise Henry and Iris Tillman. Volunteers for the event are also needed. There will be an interest meeting held this Thursday June 29 at 5 p.m.

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