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St. Marks Fall Festival Provides Fun for All ~ Brandon, MS

St. Marks Fall Festival Provides Fun for All ~ Brandon, MSSt. Marks Banner

There is always something fun to do in the Jackson Metro area, especially during the holiday season. This weekend I took the grandkids to St. Marks UMC Fall Festival, and there were games for both the younger set as well as the older kids.

Indian Princess CostumeDorothy from The Wizard of Oz costumeSouthern Belle costume

Costumes were optional, although most children took the opportunity to dress as their favorite cartoon character or super hero.

Buzz Lightyear costumeMod Squad Girl

There were simple, easy games for the under 4 set, ranging from "Go Fishing", Bowling, Bean Toss, and Golf, to bull riding and Gladiator jousting for the older children. And there were space jumps for all ages. Of course, there were plenty of sugary sweets to go around, including cotton candy, ice cream, and cupcakes.

Mechanical Bull Riding

The St. Marks Festival is an annual event offered as an alternative to the traditional Halloween festivities.

Pumpkin Carving Time

Read about other Halloween activities and festivals in and around Brandon.

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Posted Wednesday Oct 27