Fourth Annual Fall Festival Slated for Oct. 19 at the Mill District

AMHERST — The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery announced its fourth annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

This year’s event promises a vibrant fair atmosphere, complete with carnival games, pumpkin painting, live music, and a whipped cream pie-eating contest hosted by Carefree Cakery. All game ticket proceeds will benefit the Amherst Survival Center. Families can enjoy a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including a meet and greet with Tiki the Parrot, live performances by the Butterfly Swing Band, and complimentary food samples from 3 Amigos Restaurant. The festival will also feature classes in Pilates and gyrotonic exercises led by Balanced Birch Studios.

“We’re thrilled to bring the community together for a day of fun, creativity, and support for local causes,” said Molly Crookes, store manager. “This event not only showcases our fantastic local businesses but also emphasizes the importance of giving back, with proceeds from our mini-midway of games benefiting the Amherst Survival Center.”