Grygla Fall Festival set for August 26-28

The annual Grygla Fall Festival will be held August 26-28 and the weekend plans are well underway. This year’s design, pictured above, will be printed on a neon pink button; the logo was designed by Samantha Kraulik, a 2016 Grygla High School Grad. It’s made up of geometric shapes depicting a sunset over a field. Samantha was awarded $50 for her design being chosen, which will be featured on Fall Fest buttons, posters, and mugs.

Like last year, buttons will be $8 in advance or $12 at the gate, and will be available for purchase at local businesses around Grygla when time draws nearer.

A variety of events have been planned for the weekend and include a few new things, such as a campsite/camper decorating contest, along with duck races on the river! Any campsite/camper can sign up to participate in the decorating contest. The fee is $10 with a cash prize going to the winner, who will be picked that Saturday by Fall Fest Committee members. This year’s Fun Run, organized by the GHS Student Council, will be held Friday evening at 5:30pm. The 2k/5k proceeds will benefit the 2017 Grygla Centennial. Back by popular demand is the Bean Bag Toss Tournament on Main Ave, which will be held at 6:30pm Friday evening. There will also be another Talent/Variety show at the Grygla School at 7pm. Later on the street, dance to the music of Slamabama, a modern country band, from 8:30pm-12:30am!

Saturday’s events include softball tournaments, Kiddie games (held in a new location behind the Grygla School), Craft/Flea Market, Kiddie & Adult Tractor Pull, Horseshoe Tournaments, Demolition Derby, the parade and musical entertainment! Saturday from 1:30-3:30pm, taking the stage on Main Ave. will be Slough Grass Band, followed by The Jensen Sisters from 3:30-6pm. The Old Time Dance will be held at the Community Center from 6-9pm with music provided by Night Riders. Later that night, dance to the music of a local favorite – EAGLE CREEK – who will be on the street from 8:30pm-12:30am!

As always, the softball tournaments continue into Sunday, along with a 10:30am Sand Volleyball Tournament. The Joint Community Worship will be held in the morning this year; at 9am the Community Bible Church will lead the service at the Veteran’s Gazebo in Grygla.

Food stands for this year include Groovy Grub, Oof-Da Tacos, Spud Wagon, Mini Doughnuts, Top Hawg, Grygla/Gatzke JC’s and the Grain Bin Café. 

If you are interested in having a float in the Grygla Fall Festival Parade, to be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 27th, please contact Jude Haack (294-6325) or Terry Haack (294-6295).

Vendors are also wanted for the Flea/Craft Market on that Saturday from 9am-4pm. Contact Thelma Thomas at 294-6386.