The 8th Annual Autumn Fair
Bats, Pumpkins, and Scarecrows…Oh, My!
(ORANGE, TX) Join us Saturday, November 5, 2016 for Autumn Fair to celebrate Fall. Each October Shangri La Gardens hosts the largest Scarecrow Festival in Texas. Over 70 hand-crafted scarecrows are displayed throughout the gardens. Created by talented people from community organizations, businesses, schools, churches and families, scarecrow designs range from funny to clever to wacky and weird!
Autumn Fair is the grand finale of the Scarecrow Festival and a day of family harvest fun at Shangri La Gardens. Seven categories with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced. There will also be several Special Director Awards announced.
The Star and Crescent Moon Cafe will serve bag lunches for $5.00 and a special Autumn treat will be available. Pick up fresh roasted pumpkin seeds by the Frog Pond area. Neighbors Emergency Room Center will serve hot or cold apple cider depending on the weather near the Frog Pond. The Garden Store has new and festive holiday decor for sale.
Autumn Fair activities, which begin at 9:00 a.m. and go throughout the day until 4:00 p.m., include Air Apple Bobbing, Apple Printing, Obstacle Course, Pumpkin Ring Toss, Spider Mask making, Face Painting, Kids Nature Dance, Pumpkin Decorating, Seed Planting, and of course the last chance to see the scarecrows!
Scheduled Events:
Live Bat Presentation in the Discovery Center: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., 10:45 – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., 2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Meet Maxine the Barred Owl in the Children’s Garden: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m., 12:00 – 12:30 p.m., 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Bugs on Wheels with The Houston Museum of Natural Science in The Lab: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Up Close with Nature, Live Animal Show at the Volunteer Center: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Scarecrow Winners announced at Magnolia Plaza: 2:30 p.m.
Live Music on the Great Lawn: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hayrides starting at the Children’s Garden: Visit the ticket booth for a FREE ticket. Rides take place every 20 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the last ride at 3:30 p.m.
Outpost Tours along Adams Bayou: Purchase a ticket at the Admission Window for $3.00. Tours at 10:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Raffle Winners announced at Magnolia Plaza: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Autumn Fair Pricing:
Stark Cultural Members Free.
Adults (age 18-64) $8.00
Seniors (age 65 and up) $5.00
Students (with current ID) $5.00
Youth (age 10-17) $5.00
Children (age 4-9) $2.00
Toddler (age 3 and under) Free
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