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Many in the Pella community celebrated autumn at the annual Herfst Feest over the weekend.
Pella Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Sarah Treft says numerous local organizations partnered to provide activities for the event.
On Friday night, the 2nd annual Baconfest and Wine Walk saw hundreds of participants.
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Saturday’s events were highlighted by the First Reformed Family Fall Fun Fest, which included face painting, pumpkin painting, and wheel barrow races. Cinnamon roll and salsa contests were held as well.
Mh4h Color Blast 5k
Many Hands for Haiti also had their annual color blast 5K, with more than $12,000 raised for their ministry work overseas. Families First of Pella gave out 100 copies of Barnyard Banter at their annual Book Bash on the square. Pella Historical society held tours and hosted the Pella Brew Club for sampling.