Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday

Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday

SHELBY – The Shelby Fall Festival is set for Saturday Oct. 7 — rain or shine.

The day kicks off with 5K and .5K fun run/walk and a waffle party. The Shelby High School Marching Band will perform at noon. Fourth Street will be lined with live music, free kids’ games, free carnival rides, free pony rides, puppet shows, sidewalk sales, street musicians and more. 

The first-ever Blessing of the Badges for local first responders will take place at 1 p.m.

To cap off the event, a pulled pork dinner will be available from 4-6 p.m. The cost is $7 a person or $35 a family.

For more information visit www.shelbyfallfestival.com.

Event Schedule

9 a.m.: .5k Fun Run/Walk – registration required, sponsored by The Ladder

10 a.m.: Waffle Party – located at 175 N. Michigan Ave., sponsored by Fresh Point Nutrition

10 a.m.: 5K Run – registration required, sponsored by The Ladder

Noon: festival kickoff featuring the Shelby High School Marching Band

1-1:30 p.m.: Blessing of the Badges

1:30-2:30 p.m.: live music

2:30 p.m.: Big Wheel race, sign up required, sponsored by Shelby Public Schools

3:15-3:45 p.m.: Shelby High School Jazz Band

4-6 p.m.: pulled pork dinner

4-6 p.m.: Concert by the DeSalle Bros – featuring oldies, 80s, and Motown favorites