Local Pumpkin Fair Is Packed with Community Events
Posted by caperdew on October 5, 2008
Sunny fall day awaits those going to pumpkin bash
Dennis Wyatt
Managing Editor
Manteca Bulletin
You have until the bewitching hour of 6 o’clock today to enjoy the fall magic.
That’s when the Manteca Pumpkin Fair grounds turn back into downtown Manteca.
The first measurable rain in months didn’t put a damper on the 24th annual Sunrise Kiwanis event on Saturday. The drizzle stopped in time for things to dry out enough to bring decent crowds to the fair taking place in the triangle bounded by Yosemite Avenue, Center Street and the railroad tracks. Although 200 vendors paid to display their wares both days a number elected to either not show up due to the rain or opted to just be on hand today when the forecast calls for a rain-free partly sunny fall day with the high reaching 77 degrees.
Freebies flowed freely Saturday especially from politicians as kids collected everything from balloons to inflatable sticks with the names of candidates printed on them. There were also a number of lawn signs spotted under the arms of fairgoers as many opted to take them from Democrats and Republicans to put signs in their front yards or opted to take them from several City Council, San Joaquin County Superior Court and South San Joaquin Irrigation District candidates who had secured booths for the event.
There were plenty of non-profits sharing information from the Friends of the East Union Cemetery and the Boys & Girls Club to the Manteca Unified Student Trust.
The Pumpkin Fair staple – food booths, crafters, and hawkers of everything from puppet animals to humorous T-shirts – were also available.
Today features the car show on Maple Avenue as well as continuing free entertainment.
On the Main Stage at Wilson Park you can enjoy:
MAIN STAGE
11 a.m. to noon – Matt Vaughn
Noon to 2 p.m. -Bernadette & The Element
3 to 5 p.m. – Latin Magic
The Library Park Gazebo Stage sponsored by the Financial Center Credit Union also has plenty of entertainment options.
The stage features:
GAZEBO STAGE
10 a.m. – Creative DJ
10:30 a.m. – Brieanne Jansen
11 a.m. – Christian music
Noon – Manteca Police K9
Noon – Pumpkin Dessert signings
1 p.m. – Christian music
2 p.m. – Japanese dancers
2:30p.m. – Brieanne Jansen
3 p.m. – Pumpkin Dessert Awards
4 p.m. – The Dandylion War Band
The Community Stage is located in the 100 block of South Maple Avenue.
The performers include:
COMMUNITY
10 a.m. – Lilian Pacheco
10:30 a.m. – Amanda Rosas
11 a.m. – Kellie Kotch
11:30 a.m. – Ashley Parker
Noon – Manteca Judo Club
12:30 p.m. – Manteca Idol
1 p.m. – Dance Stars
1:30 p.m. – Kevin & Cindy Mello-Hall
2 p.m. – Keisha Mello-Hall
2:30 p.m. – Plushchic Styles & Cuts
3 p.m. – SONdance Christian dance school
3:30 p.m. – Manteca Cowboys
4 p.m. – Universal Dance
4:30 p.m. – Brieanne Jansen
CAROL PERDEW
Prudential California Realty
(209) 239-7979
www.CentralValleyHomes.com
