We have been preparing since mid-September for our annual fall festival event, a beloved tradition that has grown significantly over the years. This year, with an expected increase in trick-or-treaters, we are excited to move the event to our farm, featuring a larger driveway and more indoor space, alongside the opening of the R.M. Padgett & Sons Machinery Museum.
This family-friendly celebration is a testament to our community spirit. It takes a dedicated team to keep everything running smoothly—ensuring cars are moving, candy is handed out, and soups stay hot. This year, you can stroll through the museum, enjoy hot apple cider, and gather around the warmth of the wood stove while immersing yourself in history.
Our fall festival welcomes everyone, regardless of age, as we embrace the joy of togetherness and community. We want our guests to feel the warmth of our hospitality and leave with full bellies. We will serve a delightful variety of soups: Renate and Louis Mason (Michelle’s mom and dad) will provide cornbread and chili; Donna Furnas, my aunt’s mother, along with Tanya Taylor (Michelle’s aunt on her mother’s side), will share delicious party crackers, cheese soup, and sausage basil tortellini soup. Michelle’s aunt Pam (Louis Mason’s sister) will offer hot dogs and chili sauce, while Michelle, Ben, and their family will serve loaded potato soup. Kasey Padgett, Michelle’s daughter, will bring a delightful array of homemade cookies for everyone to enjoy.
We take great joy in hosting this event, sharing candy, and ensuring everyone leaves with a warm heart and a full belly. This year, we also recognize dietary needs and have prepared non-food bags for those who require them. Together, we create a memorable experience that embodies the spirit of giving back to the community while celebrating the joy of coming together.
Since we can’t work outside, we decided to come inside to finish preparing the final treat bags for the fall festival this Friday. This year, our bags are what we would call old-fashioned candy bags. We decided to skip the candy bars and instead include suckers, Dum Dums, Bit of Honey, fruit chews, caramel creams, and Smarties.
In our non-food bags, we have included a mini puzzle, mini bubbles, a cow Pop-It, and a straw—all farm-related items. We also added farm stickers to the bags. We had a lot of fun making these bags! Dad has made 500 bags with his signature ramen noodles and candy bars. We have 200 bags, my aunt and uncle have 250 bags of candy, and then we have 50 non-food bags.
We truly want to show kindness and love to others, and we hope that everyone who attends this event feels that and has a wonderful time.
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Full Circle Farms, Waynesburg
