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November 1, 2007
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Jackson's Fall Festival is Saturday

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Fall Festival this Saturday, Nov. 3.

This year's festival will feature plenty of food and craft booths in the downtown area. This will be an opportunity for those wanting to get a jump on holiday shopping.

Featured entertainment will include After 5, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on stage No. 2; Bro'Ken with special guests on stage No. 1 from 2-3:30 p.m. and Leroy's Ashton Shepherd on stage No. 2 from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Shepherd recently signed a major record deal with Universal Music Group under the MCA label, Nashville, Tenn.

New features of the event will include the first annual Chili Cook-Off and a Market in the Street area for business owners.

Many items such as jewelry, Christmas items, children's toys, purses, cookware, children's and women's clothing and much more will be available.

More than 20 food vendors will offer various treats including fried candy bars, funnel cakes, hotdogs, hamburgers, seafood just to name a few.

The Fall Festival is a family event offering entertainment for every age. Local school and church choirs, dance groups and bands will be performing. The children may enjoy unlimited use of various games with the purchase of an armband for $7.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be entertained by the 25th annual Lumberjack and Saw Competition, which will be conducted behind city hall. This year's competition will feature participants from as far away as California.

Always a crowd pleaser, the Bob Smith Memorial Antique Auto Show will display more than 100 automobiles from various eras.
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