The Exchange Club of Falconís eighth arts and craft fair took place at the Patriot Learning Center in Falcon Oct. 16 and Oct. 17. Steve Cohen, event co-chairman, said about 85 vendors with mainly homemade crafts participated.ìWe wanted it to be a true craft fair,î Cohen said.All the proceeds from the fair, including donated food and clothing items, went to the High Plains Helping Hands Food Pantry.Cohen said attendance was down from last year, but there were still many folks who turned out to browse the wares. The Exchange Club is already working on next yearís fair.Meridian Ranch Fall Festival and Chili Cook-offphotos by Alli GriffinCaptions:Meridian festival crafter: Sara Weyand set up a booth at the festival to showcase her hand-crafted wreaths and knitted hats.Meridian Ranch festival pumpkins: Part of the festivities included pumpkins carved by the kids.Meridian festival group shot: Meridian Ranch Recreation Center hosted its third Chili Cook-off Oct. 24, and many attendees dressed in their Halloween costumes.
