Mansfield Plans Fall Festival At Fulton Pond

MANSFIELD, MA — The town, along with some community partners, created a new annual fall festival at for residents to enjoy. The free two-day festival is at Fulton Pond Oct. 4 and 5.

A kick-off party is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and features a fire lantern pond launch, fire jugglers and fire cauldrons. There will be live music by Drums for One and All, as well as hot chocolate, coffee and some desserts for sale.

Saturday's festivities start at noon and go until 5 p.m. Expect free Ferris wheel rides, face painting, pictures with antique cars, Copeland House tours and llama petting. There will also be local food vendors, a craft beer garden and an arts and crafts fair with items for sale.

Parking will be available with shuttle service at the Robinson and Jordan/Jackson schools. Parking will also be available in the surrounding municipal lots.

Event sponsors include Columbia Gas, the Xfinity Center, DCD BOCH, Mansfield Bank, Miller Recycling and HarborOne Bank.

Anyone who wants to get involved can call Dianne Falk at 508-951-7495 or email Dianne@cardinalgraphicdesign.com.