By Kate Bartlett
The 2nd annual Lakewood Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 4 from 10am-4pm on Chautauqua Avenue rain or shine. The celebration is free and will feature family friendly activities including live music all day (starting at 11:30), 50+ vendors, wagon rides, kids’ korner with crafts, face painting, pumpkins and more.
The Lakewood Community Development Corporation (LCDC) in conjunction with the Village of Lakewood and Merchants are looking forward to another successful festival to showcase Lakewood in the fall season. While Lakewood has had fall festivals in the past, last year the community decided to revitalize the event and make it an annual occurrence. “We’re looking forward to a great festival,” says Michelle Turner, LCDC Representative. “It’s a great time to visit Lakewood. Come out and enjoy the fall foliage in Hartley Park on beautiful Chautauqua Lake and explore the many boutique shops and restaurants along Chautauqua Avenue.”
This is a duo award-winning combination of vocal
and instrumental talent that recently opened for the
Toyota Taste of Country in 2022, a sold-out show of
26,000 people. Singer songwriters Bob Campbell-
Nash and Liz Osborn incorporate Country, Americana,
Folk & Pop with overtures of Jazz and Rock
into an incredibly unique and talented sound.
The festival will feature over 50 vendors featuring a variety of handmade goods, housewares, seasonal items, candles, soaps, jewelry, wood crafting, sweet treats and more.
Live music will take place all afternoon with Osborn Nash from 11:30-2:30 and Polleywood Nights from 2-5pm. Osborn Nash is a duo of award-winning combination of vocal and instrumental talent that recently opened for the Toyota Taste of Country in 2022, a sold-out show of 26,000 people. Singer songwriters Bob Campbell-Nash and Liz Osborn incorporate Country, Americana, Folk & Pop with overtures of Jazz and Rock into an incredibly unique and talented sound. Jamestown based Polleywood Nights duo plays a vast variety of fun music, keeping the energy high through the afternoon.
The event is family friendly with a kid’s korner including crafts, face painting, and more. The Humane Society will be on site with animals up for adoption.
Many food trucks will be on site including Mystic Smoke BBQ, Full Moon Rising Bakery and more. The shops and restaurants in Lakewood will be open for business, many of which are new in recent years including Cotton Thistle Boutique, Pea Pod & Juniper Christmas store, The Shabby Shrub, The Bridal Boutique, and Colquhoun’s Sub & Ice Cream.
“It’s a great way to gather the community together and celebrate the fall season. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy a beautiful day outdoors in great company, making fun fall memories,” says Michelle. “I encourage everyone to come out and rediscover all that Lakewood has to offer.”
The event is sponsored by Lakewood Community Development Corporation a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the beautification and economic development of Lakewood. “Our Fall Fest is about celebrating neighbors, family, and community. Join us October 4 on Chautauqua Ave!”
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