New Providence Mennonite Church (NPMC), 121 Main St., New Providence, will host a fall fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission to the event and participation in activities will be free of charge.
The fall fest will include hayrides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, a scarecrow craft, pumpkin bowling, a candy corn ring toss, a football throw, and a child-friendly archery shoot. Entertainment will be provided in the form of horse ministry demonstrations at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. by Greg Donough, who is credentialed as a chaplain by Lancaster Mennonite Conference, and performances by country duo Barley & Steele. Kenny Barley and Braden Steele have performed locally for several years, and they lead worship at NPMC. Barley plays banjo and bass guitar, while Steele plays guitar and sings.
Additionally, a baking contest will be held during the fall fest. The categories are cookies, cakes, pies, and pumpkin recipes. Anyone may enter homemade baked goods by 4 p.m. NPMC pastor Keith Roberts, along with two other church members, will judge the entries, starting at 4:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded to first-, second-, and third-place winners.
Refreshments will be offered during the fall fast. S'mores, hot chocolate, and cider will be free of charge. Walking tacos and hot dogs will be sold for a small fee. Baked goods provided by Liz's BTO of Holtwood will be available by donation.
For more information about the fall fest, readers may call the church at 717-786-4233 and ask to speak with Emily Fausnacht or Beth Roberts.
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