Colorfest has been a Mentone tradition for over three decades!
Hosted by the Mentone Area Preservation Association (MAPA), Colorfest features the talents of regional artists and craftsmen, as well as local musicians. Situated at Mentone’s Brow Park along North Cool Street, Colorfest captures the spirit of fall...
Hosted by the Mentone Area Preservation Association (MAPA), Colorfest features the talents of regional artists and craftsmen, as well as local musicians. Situated at Mentone’s Brow Park along North Cool Street, Colorfest captures the spirit of fall...
Saturday, October 16, 2021 | 9 am - 5 pm CDT
Sunday, October 17, 2021 | 9 am - 4 pm CDT
Presented by the Mentone Area Preservation Association (MAPA)
Sunday, October 17, 2021 | 9 am - 4 pm CDT
Presented by the Mentone Area Preservation Association (MAPA)
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Scarecrow Holler
"Fairy Tales and Folk Tales" Enjoy a stroll through enchanting Scarecrow Holler in "Brow Woods," the wooded area at the north end of North Cool St. (across from the pavilion at Brow Park), where creatively-crafted scarecrows will grace your path. Feel free to stop and have your picture made with your favorite one!
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Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
Sunday at 1 p.m. CDT We invite you to parade your pets through the festival! Register on-site before 12:45 p.m. on Sunday at the MAPA booth located at the south end of the festival, where the walk will begin. Judging will be based on originality, showmanship, humor, and creativity. The costume contest categories are as follows: Most Creative, Best Pet and Owner Duo, and Most Hilarious. Winners will be announced immediately following the parade at the Pavilion around 1:30 p.m.
Parade Rules:
• Pets must be in costume. • Cost is a $1 donation to walk. All proceeds will be donated to the DeKalb County Animal Shelter. • All dogs must remain leashed. • Rabies and vaccinations must be current. • No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat. • Owners/handlers are responsible for the actions of their pet. • Dogs must be sociable with other dogs, adults, and children. |
Art for the Children
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” -Albert Einstein
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” -Albert Einstein
We are so excited about the wonderful kid’s activities and opportunities for children to express their artistic side at Colorfest 2021! MAPA wishes to inspire creativity, advance education, and connect the community to the arts by providing an opportunity for young artists to promote and demonstrate their artistic abilities.
Children are invited to stop by our Kids Art Activity booth located in the shady Brow Woods area at the north end of the festival, which offers youngsters the opportunity to create their own Colorfest tree. The Kids Art Activity booth is presented by Skelton Orthodontics and will remain open from 10 AM to 3 PM each day of the festival.
Elementary-aged kids have the chance to win prizes by using their creative abilities to complete the Colorfest coloring page that has been handed out to local schools. If your child would like to enter, you can download the coloring page here. The winners will be announced on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and their artwork will be on display during the festival.
Middle and high school students have been invited to exhibit their artwork at Colorfest, so stop by that booth to see the photography, ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry, mixed media, and graphic design achieved by our talented, dedicated, and hardworking students enrolled in Fort Payne Middle School, Fort Payne High School, and Valley Head High School.
Children are invited to stop by our Kids Art Activity booth located in the shady Brow Woods area at the north end of the festival, which offers youngsters the opportunity to create their own Colorfest tree. The Kids Art Activity booth is presented by Skelton Orthodontics and will remain open from 10 AM to 3 PM each day of the festival.
Elementary-aged kids have the chance to win prizes by using their creative abilities to complete the Colorfest coloring page that has been handed out to local schools. If your child would like to enter, you can download the coloring page here. The winners will be announced on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and their artwork will be on display during the festival.
Middle and high school students have been invited to exhibit their artwork at Colorfest, so stop by that booth to see the photography, ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry, mixed media, and graphic design achieved by our talented, dedicated, and hardworking students enrolled in Fort Payne Middle School, Fort Payne High School, and Valley Head High School.
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BeautiFALL Bizzness
As you walk around town, we hope you'll enjoy the seasonal displays in front of local businesses who are participating in MAPA’s BeautiFALL Bizzness contest by decorating their businesses to help set the Colorfest “spirit”!
Independent judges will pick the winners on the morning of Saturday, October 16, and ribbons will be placed on the winning displays. Contest winners will be featured in the November issue of The Groundhog. |
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Little River Kayak Rentals
Enjoy the fall colors on the banks of Little River from a boat! Go to DeSoto Falls to catch a pontoon boat ride ($15/person, children under 3 free) or to rent a sit-on-top kayak at Millers Bend Paddle Shack (single kayak $15/hour; tandem kayak $25/per hour).
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Festival Parking
Festival parking will be available only at designated lots for a fee of $5 per car.
A free shuttle service will take festival-goers to and from Brow Park, with stops along the way.
***Masks WILL be required while riding the shuttle. We will have free disposable masks available for your use. ***
NO PARKING is allowed on Scenic Highway (County Road 89) or Cutler Avenue.
Please respect the homeowners and businesses on these roads.
A free shuttle service will take festival-goers to and from Brow Park, with stops along the way.
***Masks WILL be required while riding the shuttle. We will have free disposable masks available for your use. ***
NO PARKING is allowed on Scenic Highway (County Road 89) or Cutler Avenue.
Please respect the homeowners and businesses on these roads.
