The first ever Dryden Fall Fest is just one weekend away and volunteers are working hard assure the community Dryden’s first Fall Fest will be safe to attend.
Organizer, Laina Smith was a guest on the CKDR morning show today and she says they’ve been working closely with the Northwestern Health Unit on health and safety guidelines.
“Some of our safety precautions that we are taking are that volunteers and vendors will be trained on public health protocols and wearing masks. Sanitizing stations will be throughout every event, every event is one way traffic, there will be occupancy control in place. Vendors and trunks for all events will be provided a vest practices COVID work sheet to ensure everyone knows how to keep the fun but also keep the distance and sanitization protocols.”
Some events, including the Treats and Trees Walk on the first day of events Saturday October 17, will also have timed entry to ensure there’s physical distancing between groups.
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Smith warns that one of their most anticipated events, the Laura Howe Haunt will be scary.
“This is not a kid friendly event, we are suggesting n age limit of 13 or above. It’s a timed walk through the marsh that starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.”
Smith suggests to come right away or early to secure your spot in the event Saturday October 24.
Another event that’s highly anticipated on Halloween night is Trunk or Treat.
Smith explains how the event on October 31 will work.
“This is going to be a secured event, only one hundred people in at a time. It’s going to be a lot of fun and great for younger crowds because it starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m.”
Smith adds there’s only a few spots left for trunks and to sign up you can email laurahowehaunt@gmail.com.
The Fall Fest has a passionate group of volunteers, Smith stresses, that can’t wait for the community to enjoy all their hard work.
“We are working diligently and are having communication with all our volunteers to make sure they understand all our protocols. I want to just assure the public that our team is working really hard to prepare and safely welcome everyone to Dryden’s first Fall Fest.”
The first event is Harvest Hay Day which takes place on Saturday October 17, full of vendors, contests and treats.
To read more about Dryden Fall Fest health and safety precautions in light of COVID-19, click here.
To hear the full interview with Laina Smith click the audio below:
