First Annual Fall Fest Welcomes Thousands to Woodland Veterans Park

  • A ferris wheel was one of the attractions at the Shawnee Fall Fest at Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 1. It was free to the public, as was the zipline, petting zoo, face painting, balloon creations and costume contests. The ferris wheel was rented from Ferris Wheel Rent in South Carolina courtesy of Pottawatomie County, Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Bison Federal Credit Union, Danfoss Power Solutions, Bison Metal Technologies and Citizen Potawatomi Nation. More than 1,400 people rode the ferris wheel.
    A ferris wheel was one of the attractions at the Shawnee Fall Fest at Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 1. It was free to the public, as was the zipline, petting zoo, face painting, balloon creations and costume contests. The ferris wheel was rented from Ferris Wheel Rent in South Carolina courtesy of Pottawatomie County, Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Bison Federal Credit Union, Danfoss Power Solutions, Bison Metal Technologies and Citizen Potawatomi Nation. More than 1,400 people rode the ferris wheel.
  • A woman waves from the ferris wheel, which was rented for Shawnee's Fall Fest. Everything except the food vendor's items were free to the public.
    A woman waves from the ferris wheel, which was rented for Shawnee's Fall Fest. Everything except the food vendor's items were free to the public.
  • Riley Little, Alexia Nsabimana, Ezra Hilton and Azden Budka were the winners of the Shawnee Fall Festival Costume Contest in the 8-13-year age range on Nov. 1 at Woodland Veterans Park.
    Riley Little, Alexia Nsabimana, Ezra Hilton and Azden Budka were the winners of the Shawnee Fall Festival Costume Contest in the 8-13-year age range on Nov. 1 at Woodland Veterans Park.
  • During Shawnee's Fall Fest on Nov. 1, Emma Hilton, 5, of Tecumseh, waves to the Costume Contest judges - Jamie Sacco, with the City of Shawnee, Cpl. Vivian Lozano, and State Rep. Dell Kerbs - in the 4-7-year division, as Sue Ellen Frerichs assists her. Hilton won Most Creative in her division, "Little Ghouls." There was also a pet costume contest and the "Spooky Stars" for ages 9-13.
    During Shawnee's Fall Fest on Nov. 1, Emma Hilton, 5, of Tecumseh, waves to the Costume Contest judges - Jamie Sacco, with the City of Shawnee, Cpl. Vivian Lozano, and State Rep. Dell Kerbs - in the 4-7-year division, as Sue Ellen Frerichs assists her. Hilton won Most Creative in her division, "Little Ghouls." There was also a pet costume contest and the "Spooky Stars" for ages 9-13.
  • Jocelyn Dockrey, dressed as Malgosha from Minecraft, was one of the winners in the 4-7-year division of the Costume Contest at Shawnee's Fall Fest on Nov. 1 at Woodland Veterans Park. In the background, Derek Barton with KGFF served as the master of ceremonies.
    Jocelyn Dockrey, dressed as Malgosha from Minecraft, was one of the winners in the 4-7-year division of the Costume Contest at Shawnee's Fall Fest on Nov. 1 at Woodland Veterans Park. In the background, Derek Barton with KGFF served as the master of ceremonies.
  • Matt Woodland, of OKC Balloon Twisting by Matt, creates a sword for a girl.
    Matt Woodland, of OKC Balloon Twisting by Matt, creates a sword for a girl.
  • Ryan Flores, 10, of Shawnee, speeds along on the Extreme Inflatables Zipline. The zipline was free, as was the ferris wheel, petting zoo, face painting, games, balloon creations and costume contests at Shawnee Fall Fest on Nov. 1.
    Ryan Flores, 10, of Shawnee, speeds along on the Extreme Inflatables Zipline. The zipline was free, as was the ferris wheel, petting zoo, face painting, games, balloon creations and costume contests at Shawnee Fall Fest on Nov. 1.
  • Ryker Flores of Shawnee braves the Extreme Inflatables Zipline, following his brother.
    Ryker Flores of Shawnee braves the Extreme Inflatables Zipline, following his brother.
  • Savannah Talton, a volunteer with the Shawnee Fall Youth Volunteer Program, watches as a young man shoots hoops. Talton volunteered at the basketball attraction for about four hours that day.
    Savannah Talton, a volunteer with the Shawnee Fall Youth Volunteer Program, watches as a young man shoots hoops. Talton volunteered at the basketball attraction for about four hours that day.
  • Karson Mullings, 2, of Macomb, pets Pickles the Hedgehog who is held by Andrea Monfort of A&K Farms in Chandler. Mullings is held by his grandpa Wayne McGuire and surrounded by family. Pickles was among the animals at Shawnee's Fall Fest petting zoo on Nov. 1 at Woodland Veterans Park. They also had two pygmy goats, two rabbits, two fancy chickens and a guinea pig.
    Karson Mullings, 2, of Macomb, pets Pickles the Hedgehog who is held by Andrea Monfort of A&K Farms in Chandler. Mullings is held by his grandpa Wayne McGuire and surrounded by family. Pickles was among the animals at Shawnee's Fall Fest petting zoo on Nov. 1 at Woodland Veterans Park. They also had two pygmy goats, two rabbits, two fancy chickens and a guinea pig.
  • Isaiah Young, with Wesley United Methodist Church of Shawnee, hands a toy to a girl during the Shawnee Fall Festival at Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 1. Also shown, standing, are Addison and Ava Jobson with the church. Shawnee Public Information Officer Jamie Sacco said they had 51 booths and five food trucks.
    Isaiah Young, with Wesley United Methodist Church of Shawnee, hands a toy to a girl during the Shawnee Fall Festival at Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 1. Also shown, standing, are Addison and Ava Jobson with the church. Shawnee Public Information Officer Jamie Sacco said they had 51 booths and five food trucks.
  • Jessica Flick, owner of Little Bunny Paint n' Things, shows Emma Townley, 6, of Shawnee, the butterfly painted on half her face during the Shawnee Fall Festival at Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 1. Meanwhile, Gabby Belasco, in the background, paints a rainbow on another girl.
    Jessica Flick, owner of Little Bunny Paint n' Things, shows Emma Townley, 6, of Shawnee, the butterfly painted on half her face during the Shawnee Fall Festival at Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 1. Meanwhile, Gabby Belasco, in the background, paints a rainbow on another girl.

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