10/26/2023
Come say hi to us tonight at the Fall Festival at Downtown Chipley Thursday Night Lights! 🍁
UPDATE!!! TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!! OCTOBER 26TH 6-9PM
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Tomorrow is the BIG NIGHT! October 26th 6-9PM
Are you ready??? We sure are, and we are excited to see everyone for our first CHIPLEY’S DOWNTOWN FALL BLOCK PARTY!!
(This will be a long post, but stay with us ... it is all the things you will want to know... or have asked already.)
OUR DOWNTOWN SHOPS WILL BE OPEN!! So be sure to stop by and see them because they have worked hard to get ready for you and are excited to see you ALL!
We have a special night planned with over 60 vendors, YES SIXTY vendors, including THREE live music artists, food trucks/tents, and artisan vendors.
But first things first - SAFETY
Streets will be closed to ensure pedestrians' safety. Once you park, you are good for the night.
Street Closures:
5th Street - (US 90 to Church Ave)
7th Street - (US 90 to Church Ave)
N & S Railroad - (2nd Street - 8th Street)
PLEASE WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS!!
Thank you, City of Chipley and Chipley Police Department, for working with us and being present during the event, and to Sheriff Kevin Crews, Washington County Sheriff's Office, for helping to provide lighting for downtown. Each of you made sure all pedestrians and event attendees will have a fun, safe experience!
So let's talk about the elephant in the room ... We realize these street closures will raise questions about parking. Well, we wish we had a magical wand to wave, providing front-row parking to everyone. Unfortunately, we don’t … we know it's sad!
We CAN, however, suggest a few places that have reached out about available parking, though ...
T & B Hidden Treasures on HWY 90 near 7th Street. THANK YOU!
Chipley Piggly Wiggly is located on Church Ave and is one of our generous sponsors!
Spanish Trail Playhouse (Old CHS Parking Lot) It may be a little walk but enjoy the breeze! Thank you, Superintendent Joe Taylor!!
There are also the City parking lots located at the North and South Corners of US 90 and S.R. 77.
There are various other parking lots surrounding downtown that are open to be used as well.
PLEASE use good judgment and stay off people’s lawns!
Okay, back to the fun stuff...
"PUMPKIN ALLEY"
(N & S Railroad Ave from 5th Street to 7th Street).
Will be lined with various vendors. Food, Snacks, Artisan, Games, and more...
EAST OF HWY 77
Pumpkin Patches will be located on the green at the old Train Depot located on 7th Street.
Lil Pumpkin Crossing
With nearly 700 mini and pie-sized pumpkins, our kiddos can frolic through their own patch, choosing the pumpkin of their dreams to take home for FREE, thanks to Elite Realty!!
We also owe a HUGE THANK YOU to Main Street Market for acquiring these for us! It was no easy job, we can assure you!
Also, this patch would not be possible, at this scale, without their work and generosity. Thank you, MSM, for supporting our community kiddos!
The Pumpkin Station
The bigger folks patch will offer 200 ish pumpkins in various sizes and styles, including ‘carving’ pumpkins. SO, we look forward to seeing lots of photos of pumpkins being decorated and carved following our party! Tag us!
Thank you, M.Corb / Architectural Design, for supporting our pumpkin patch dreams!
Also, a big thank you to Walmart Chipley for making it possible!
Staying on that side of town, you will also find …
Makayla Cassell Events and Occasions will be at the Train Depot Gazebo to take an adorable fall photo of your crew - Free of Charge!
Vendors at the Farmers Market Pavilion, located behind the Washington County Historical Society Museum on 7th Street!
This is where we are launching our monthly Artisan Market!
Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items to enter to win our Grand Giveaway. The basket of goodies will be supplied by downtown shops.
Thank you to The Woman's Club of Chipley for hosting this food drive. Be sure to drop off your donations at their booth to receive your raffle ticket. They will be located under the pavilion (Booth 21) near the pumpkin patches. They will donate these items to our local food pantry to help support our community as we near the holiday season.
The Historical Society will have old Mrs. Nepper's best friend on the front porch telling all her secrets, so be sure to stop in and listen to what she has to say.
Inside, Museum Director Dorothy Odom will tell the tales of local ghosts and stories!
The Tales of History & Other Shenanigans Schedule is:
6:15
7:00
7:45
8:30
The Cupcake walk will begin on 7th Street at 6:30pm and will go on until the Historical Society is out of cupcakes! Have Fun!
Find some of our local guys and gals with their cars, new and old, in the old KC’s parking lot on 7th Street! Thank you, Absolute Towing, for spearheading this setup!
Dylan Kelley will be playing in front of MCORB on N Railroad. We are so glad he is back again for an event downtown!
As for food on this end of town...
The Ugly Mug Coffee & Cafe - Downtown Shop on N. Railroad
The Real McCoy Grillin’ & Chillin’ Food Truck
Three Forks Take n' Bake - Downtown Shop on N. Railroad
Lemons N Friends - Trailer On 7th Street
Moving over to the WEST SIDE:
GAMES ON THE GREEN
It's going to be a blast!
9 Hole Mini Golf
Plinko
Connect Four
Axe Throwing (Inflatable - because we know, we know, kids and stuff)
Thank you for your sponsorship Brown Funeral Home and New Life Fellowship, Chipley, so our kiddos will have the best night!
There will also be festival-style games/activities near this area from various other vendors!
Anthony Severson will be playing on the corner of 5th Street and North Railroad, and you won’t want to miss him. We Promise!
THE CO****LE TOURNAMENT – you die hard Cornies have asked, so you shall receive!
Located at the New Life Fellowship parking lot off of HWY 90 will be Troy Rackley, Killshots Co****le!
Behind the Dunn Building, Sage Brand Studio is hosting Hunter Clark Music at their Sage’s Backyard Session.
Bring a chair, relax your festival walking feet, listen to some amazing music, play a few yard games provided by Metric Engineering, Inc., and grab a bite to eat at Soo Trucking Delicious!
Step over to INDI WILD for some fun face painting!
Other food that will be on this side of town will be
Sliced Deli - Downtown Shop on N. Railroad
The Ice Box Shaved Ice - Food Truck located @ 5th and N. Railroad
Rubi’s Smak’n Shak - Food Truck on 5th Street
CB's Kettle Korn - Located on S Railroad near The Parlor
OH!!!! You will see a special treat walking around, TWO, as a matter of fact! Luminary Entertainment Company will have stilt-walking performers twisting balloon art for the kids starting at 6:30 p.m. They will take a quick break and be back with a surprise!
There is so much more ... What am I missing? Post it below!!
We hope you all have fun!
We will be out and about during, but if you can’t find us … We are probably in one of our favorite shops!
*Downtown Businesses, please comment below if you will be open and anything else you would like to share!!
The Downtown Fall Block Party is Presented in Part By Orange Hill Express, Inc. and Project Downtown Chipley!