CLAY — Traditionally, the town of Clay used to host an annual summer festival. But when attendance began to decline, the Clay Recreation Department decided last year to shift the fun to fall.
“I think summers are just so busy with people going camping, going away for weekends, weddings. They’re booked,” Program Administrator Cady Montague said. “Fall seems like a good last chance to get outdoors and do something before it snows.”
The Town of Clay Fall Fun Festival returns this Saturday to Clay Park Central. The event will feature more than 15 craft vendors, family-friendly activities, live music and a smorgasbord of food trucks: Callé Tropical, D&G’s Mac and Cheese, Johnny Gee’s BBQ and Cruisin Cones.
New this year is an inflatable “Ninja Warrior” obstacle course, which joins other inflatable attractions such as a giant chair for photo ops.
The festival also features carnival games for kids and a “Toddler Trike” area for little ones to practice their pedaling.
“We do have some helmets that we have purchased, but if anybody wants to bring their own they can do that as well,” Montague said.
Senior Citizen Coordinator Chrissy Clancy is organizing an “eclectic and intergenerational” Tinker Camp, Montague said. The Clay Senior Center’s “Super Seniors” — decked out in their Halloween costumes — will supervise activities including a bonfire, games and crafts.
Brass Inc., Central New York’s premier group of horn players, performs at 2 p.m. The nine-member act’s repertoire spans the decades from “Billie Jean” to Bruno Mars. To learn more, visit brassincband.com.
The Town of Clay Fall Fun Festival takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Clay Park Central, located at 4821 Wetzel Road in Liverpool. Admission is free, but make sure you bring cash for the craft vendors and food trucks. For more information, visit facebook.com/townofclayrec.
