Bryant's 22nd Fall Fest announces new contests

— Several new contests have been added to Bryant's 22nd annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Mills Park.

New this year are a Joe Dirt contest to add to the Hannah Montana contest so both boys and girls can compete; an archery contest; a geocaching contest; a Sports Pen within the tennis courts and a pie and cake auction for everyone; a karaoke bus; Smash the Clunker; an electronic games vehicle; and an arborist.

A Biggest Baddest ATV contest will be held at Mills Park in the Outdoor Adventure Area.

The grand prize is $300. Registration is required in advance and forms are available online at www.bryant-ar.com.

"We'll still have the other favorites - kids fishing contest, Boy Scout Troop 17's zip line, car show, parade, kidzland, hula hoop contest, baby crawl, hot dog eating contest, money in the hay ... , birds of prey from the zoo ... - but wewanted to add something new and fresh and, apparently, our booth holders are doing that, too," said Fall Fest Chairman Joe Wishard.

B oot h space i s $ 6 0 for Chamber members and $ 85 for nonmembers for a 10-by-10 business or arts and crafts booth.

Call the Chamber at (501) 847-4702 for a layout of the park and a map showing whichspaces are still available.

Food vendors are required to fill out a separate form andhave a different fee structure.

Political candidates are reminded that they are asked topay a booth fee at the park for display of material or handing out literature.

Tri-Lakes, Pages 124 on 08/23/2009

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