Fall fest fun

Fall Festival doesn’t begin to describe what’s happening across the river this Saturday.

The Lexington Chamber of Commerce will pack the town with vendors peddling their wares, food trucks tempting the palate, a car show for all the motorheads and a venue oozing talent, entertainment and down home fun for all.

Performing on the basketball court will be the Lexington Band at 10 a.m., Show Choir at 11:30 a.m. and Infinity Dance & Cheer at 2:15 p.m.

Look to the Pavilion Stage for entertainment by John Hill at 10:30 a.m., a Talent Show at 1 p.m. and Dax Beason at 3 p.m.

And don’t stray too far from that stage at 12:30 and 12:45 p.m.

You won’t want to miss the Wooftastic Dog Parade or the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest!

The dog parade will showcase canines decked out in what well-meaning owners believe their pets’ finest attire.

Some owners may also take the chance to dress for the occasion.

The rules are pretty straightforward.

Dogs must be leashed and handled by an adult. Organizers also want to see those rabies tags on the dogs.

Owners can enter their dogs up until the event for $10. To register a parade-worthy pooch, email tiffanycheatwood@gmail.com.

A ceremony will follow the parade and include awards through third place.

First prize will go to the cutest person/pooch combo. Second will go to the superstar costume and third to the epic entry.

The pumpkin pie eating contest will be, well, challenging.

You see, the judging criteria isn’t solely how much pumpkin pie and whipped cream you can consume in a given time.

Oh, no.  The judges want to see the wildest and craziest way someone can come up with to eat all that pie.

It’s all about no-hands showmanship and an imaginative flair and style that wows the audience.

Because audience applause will select the winner.

Bring an appetite. Sign up at the Pumpkin Patch. And bon appetit!!