73rd Annual Elsberry Fall Festival

Registration

• Baby Contest
  Come celebrate the cutest little members of our community in the Baby Contest at Elsberry’s 73rd Annual Fall Festival! All babies are winners, but a few will walk away with ribbons and bragging rights!
  
  Babies will be grouped by age:
  
  0–12 months
  
  13–24 months
  
  25–36 months
  
  And judged in fun, lighthearted categories like:
  
  Cutest Smile
  
  Best Outfit
  
  Chubbiest Cheeks
  
  Most Hair / Least Hair
  
  Crowd Favorite
  
  Best Overall
  
  (Each baby is eligible for multiple categories.)
  
  Awards
  
  - Ribbons and certificates for each category winner
  
  - $25 cash prize for Best Overall in each age group
  
  - All babies receive a participation ribbon!
  
  Rules & Guidelines
  
  - Check-in required 20 minutes before contest begins (10 AM).
  
  - Ages 0–36 months only, divided into age-based groups.
  
  - Parent/guardian must accompany baby at all times.
  
  - Outfits and props encouraged (keep it cute, not competitive).
  
  - Judging will be lighthearted—this is meant to be fun!
  
  - No talent or performance required—just show up and smile!
  
  - Photos will be taken for festival promotion (with parent permission).
  
  - Please keep babies comfortable and be mindful of weather conditions.
• Elsberry’s Got Talent
  Think you’ve got talent? Show it off at Elsberry’s Got Talent! Whether you sing, dance, juggle, act, or do something completely unique—we want to see it!
  
  Prizes
  
  1st Place: $100
  
  2nd Place: $75
  
  3rd Place: $50
  
  Winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on talent, creativity, and crowd response.
  
  Rules & Guidelines
  
  Time Limit: Each act must be no longer than 5 minutes.
  
  Family Friendly: All performances must be appropriate for a community/family event.
  
  Equipment: Basic sound system and microphones will be provided. You must bring your own instruments, props, or special equipment.
  
  Check-In Time: All performers must check in at the stage area by [12:30 PM] on the day of the event.
  
  Categories: All types of talents are welcome—music, dance, comedy, magic, dramatic reading, etc.
  
  Group Acts: Group entries share prize money.
  
  No Dangerous Acts: No fire, pyrotechnics, weapons, or anything unsafe.
  
  Respect Time: If your act goes over time, you may be stopped and disqualified.
  
  Judging: A panel of local judges will determine winners. Judges' decisions are final.
  
  Have Fun! This is a community event—show off your talent and enjoy the day!
• Fall Festival Sponsor (members only) – $125.00
  - Company logo on signage at event
  
  - Social media shout out with link to company website on Facebook event page
  
  - Name recognition at run, concert, and throughout
  the day (promoted over PA system)
  
  - Onsite signage at the concert that evening
• MLM or Direct Sales vendor – $40.00
  Set up begins at 7 a.m. Activities in the park will wrap up at 3 p.m.
  
  
  One 10x10 space* (exceptions made for food trucks or trailer once detached from vehicle)
  
  
  Electric not available.
  
  Must provide own tables and tent for covering.
• Nonprofit vendor – $20.00
  Set up begins at 7 a.m. Activities in the park will wrap up at 3 p.m.
  
  
  One 10x10 space* (exceptions made for food trucks or trailer once detached from vehicle)
  
  Electric not available.
  
  Must provide own tables and tent for covering.
• Parade Entry
  Help us bring some BIG entertainment to our crowd of onlookers at the 73rd Annual Elsberry Fall Festival Parade! Enter your classic car, float, trailer, side-by-side, tractor, horses, or group of walkers. Toss out candy or other giveaway items. Entry in the parade is free, but all entries must register ahead of time. The parade route is from Broadway Extension to North 2nd Street. The parade will begin at 11 AM, but line up is at the Elsberry High School at 10:30.
• Pie Baking Contest
  Do you make the best pie in town? Prove it in our Pie Baking Contest!
  
  - One pie per entrant. Deliver to ECGA booth in City Park by 10 AM on October 4.
  
  - Pies must be homemade (no store-bought crusts or fillings)
  
  - All pies must be fruit-based (e.g., apple, cherry, berry, etc.)
  
  - Pies must be baked in a disposable pie tin
  
  - Bring pie with an index card listing ingredients (for allergy safety)
  
  Judging based on:
  
  - Taste (50%)
  
  - Presentation (25%)
  
  - Crust & Texture (25%)
  
  Winners announced during Elsberry's Got Talent
  
  Prizes
  
  - 1st Place: $100
  - 2nd Place: $75
  - 3rd Place: $50
  
  Ribbons and bragging rights!
• Pie Eating Contest
  Bring your appetite and leave your manners at the door!
  
  Ages: 10 and up
  
  Check in at ECGA booth at 12:15 PM
  
  Limited spots available!
  
  Rules
  
  - Contestants must eat their pie without hands
  
  - No touching, picking up, or holding the pie plate
  
  - First person to finish their pie wins
  
  - In case of a tie, a timed “mini-pie” round will decide the winner
  
  - Judges’ decisions are final
  
  - Bring your appetite—and maybe a napkin!
  
  Prizes
  
  - 1st Place: $50
  
  - 2nd Place: $25
  
  - 3rd Place: $15
  
  Ribbon for all participants!
• Scarecrow Decorating Contest
  Get creative with straw and style in our Scarecrow Decorating Contest!
  
  Open to: Individuals, families, groups, or businesses
  
  Drop-off Time: 9 AM at ECGA booth in City Park
  
  Rules
  
  - Scarecrows must be family-friendly and appropriate for public display
  
  - Must be freestanding and no taller than 6 ft
  
  - Materials must be weather-resistant (scarecrows will be displayed outdoors)
  
  - Include a sign with name of entrant
  
  Judging categories:
  
  - Most Creative
  
  - Best Traditional Scarecrow
  
  - Funniest
  
  - Judge’s Favorite (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
  
  Scarecrows must be set up by 9:30 AM, and may be picked up after 1 PM
  
  Judging Time: 12 PM
  
  Ribbons will be awarded for category winners, cash prize for Judge's favorite 1-3.
  
  - 1st Place: $100
  
  - 2nd Place: $50
  
  - 3rd Place: $25
  
  Bring a yard sign with your name or group/business name to display by your scarecrow
• School-sponsored groups (classes and organizations)
  Set up begins at 7 a.m. Activities in the park will wrap up at 3 p.m.
  
  
  One 10x10 space* (exceptions made for food trucks or trailer once detached from vehicle)
  Electric not available (first come, first serve).
  
  Must provide own tables and tent for covering
• Vendor – $40.00
  Are you an artist, artisan, crafter, cook, or picker? Then sign up to be a vendor at the 73rd Annual Elsberry Fall Festival October 4! The day begins with our vendors in the park (ready by 9 a.m.) and includes a parade at 11 followed by the coronation of Festival King and Queen. There will also be live music and activities for children throughout the day. Set up begins at 7 a.m. Activities in the park will wrap up at 3 p.m.
  
  Please no multi-level marketing or direct sales applications (e.g. Paparazzi, Pampered Chef, etc...)
  
  One 10x10 space* (exceptions made for food trucks or trailer once detached from vehicle)
  
  No electric available.
  
  Must provide own tables and tent for covering