Mark the calendars and grab your little ones for some family fun in downtown Faribault on Oct. 3! The Faribault Main Street program is hosting the annual Fall Festival and Chili Contest and has a lot of fun things in the works.

The event gets underway at noon with a children's parade that starts at the library and marches its way down Central Avenue. Kids are invited to bring their bikes to ride along the way, and wear costumes; strollers and wagons are also welcome. After the parade, there will be free and secure bike parking available, allowing kids to do some trick or treating downtown and participate in the children's activities. The Paradise Center for the Arts will be giving spooking tours in the basement, and there will be unicycle shows!

The annual chili contest also gets underway at noon. Contestants must be set up by noon, and are responsible for bringing their own table, chair, extension cords and anything else they might need. Participants must make three gallons of chili and cannot use rice or fillers, but may pick up beans to include in the recipe from Flair Furniture. Serving will take place from noon to 2PM, with tasting spoons and ballots provided. Voting will determine the best chili, and the best decorated booth, so get creative! For more information, call (507) 334-4381.

Don't miss out on all the fall fun in downtown Faribault!

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