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Crafts and Fun = Polk State College's 26th Annual Fallfest on Saturday, October 21, 2012

Fallfest: The word conjures up a cool autumn day on Polk State College’s Winter Haven campus, filled with happy families enjoying a variety of activities. Thousands trek to the campus each third Saturday in October to enjoy the event that features a craft show, the Kids Zone, music, police and EMS demonstrations, the Pumpkin Patch, food, the Haunted House, and ... more.

Some Northerners schedule visits to central Florida this time of year just so they can take in Fallfest. The 26th Annual Polk State College Fallfest will be Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Many visitors have their particular favorite Fallfest events or discover new ones. And, Fallfest wouldn’t be Fallfest without the hundreds of handmade crafts on display. The craft show is the foundation of Fallfest. The fall event has grown considerably in its 26 years. From popular crafts to other exciting events, thousands enjoy the festival each year.

Fund Raiser: Fallfest is a fund raiser with proceeds going to various student organizations and the Polk State College Foundation. The Polk State College Foundation supports the college's educational mission in many ways, including establishing scholarships and purchasing equipment for students. Fees from craft booths and other sales go to the Polk State College Foundation to benefit our deserving students.

Polk State College always strives to be a world class college-- whether it's in the classroom or in service to our community. The collaboration of Polk State’s student and employee volunteers and participating groups make Fallfest the pleasurable event that it is.

For further details about this free, rain-or-shine event, send an e-mail to fallfest@polk.edu.

Please use the tabs below to further explore the events at Fallfest.

Craft Show

Craft Show

Spread throughout the campus will be over 150 craft booths selling original country crafts, wood working, clothing, glass works, and much more. These artisan crafters have been full of praise about our Fallfest. Many say they were attracted by its reputation. For the past several years, 90% of our talented crafters have rated Polk State College's Fallfest as excellent!

Do you have a homemade craft you would like to sell at Fallfest? If so, follow this link for more information.

Kid Zone

Kids Zone

One entire area of the campus is transformed into the Kids Zone, complete with LaSertoma's Pumpkin Patch. The Kids Zone also features magic shows and balloon art by Luis Campanería, hands-on activities, and face painting.

Music

Music

Fallfest visitors can sit under the Winter Haven campus’s shady canopy of ancient oaks and listen to many talented musical groups. They can also stroll to the Fine Arts Gallery in the WFA building and admire the decorative quilt show and watch a quilt being made.

Police & EMS Demos

Police & EMS Demonstrations

In another area, Polk State College's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program will stage their Team Day. Paramedic students will encounter a simulated crash scene and be tested on their emergency response skills. Other vehicles and demos from various fire and EMS agencies will also be featured at this area of Fallfest. Nearby, various police agencies will perform a variety of captivating demonstrations.

Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch

Many student organizations also participate and raise funds from the sale of food or other items. The proceeds of LaSertoma's Pumpkin Patch sales go to many of their charitable endeavors.

Haunted House

Haunted House

A big hit every year is the Haunted House. Once again, the Physical Therapist Assistant students will be converting their classroom into a spooky place full of ghosts and goblins!

Food

Food

Polk State College’s various athletic teams and clubs will sell hot dogs, hamburgers, other goodies, and soft drinks. Tables will be set up in the center of the Winter Haven campus.