Students and parents enjoyed live music, fall treats, a student market, and outdoor activities at the Student Activities Board’s annual Fall Fest and Maker’s Market Oct. 24. This year, SAB combined the Fall Fest and Maker’s Market events into one event featuring crafts, food, vendors, games, and live music.
“Students get to come with their friends and families. You can paint pumpkins and eat donuts, and just have a good time. This year, we combined Fall Fest with Maker’s Market so that students’ families could come to both while they are in town” said junior and SAB creative team member Martha Kennedy.
Kennedy expressed gratitude for the opportunity to organize the event as the creative lead.
“Fall Fest typically has pumpkin painting, but this year we also had tote bags,” said senior and SAB media team member Emma Kate Mellors.
The Fall Fest also featured several musicians performing country, indie, folk, and acoustic music. Sophomore Frank Fehringer performed a variety of songs, covering artists such as Jack Johnson and Noah Kahan.
“The live music is awesome. It’s great to have it and it adds so much to the environment of the event,” sophomore and SAB team member George Mehan said.
Students showed off their talents, products, and small businesses at the Maker’s Market booths, including baked goods, jewelry, clothing, and cards.
Senior Catherine Frawley said she has sold handmade watercolor cards at Maker’s Market for three years.
“I love the vibe of Maker’s Market, and I love seeing all my friends here,” Frawley said. “I love it when people stop by my table and smile and laugh at my cards before finding their favorite one.”
