Don't Forget: September Saturdays Fest Begins with Family Day

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The 13th annual September Saturdays Festival will be held Saturdays, September 19th and 26th on the grounds of the Douglas County Courthouse.

Over 100 vendors and exhibitors are anticipated for the largest annual festival in Douglas County. An estimated 40,000 people are anticipated to attend the Festival over the two Saturdays. The sole purpose of the Festival is to bring our community closer together.

Saturday, Sept. 19 is Family Day

Family Day recognizes everyone who makes up the Douglas County Family, and presents an opportunity to meet and greet old friends and make new ones. Family Day will also include booths from every school of the Douglas County School System that wishes to participate so that they can show off their school programs.

Saturday, Sept. 26 is Heroes Day + the Touch-a-Truck Experience

Heroes Day honors our everyday heroes - Sheriff’s deputies, firemen, EMTs, paramedics, 911 operators, military, veterans, reserves, and teachers. The Touch-a-Truck Experience presents an opportunity for the young and the young at heart to see and climb on fire trucks and equipment, law enforcement vehicles and equipment, and military equipment.

The festival is open from 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. each Saturday with an outdoor movie at 8 p.m. Admission and parking is free.

Both days feature the Community Marketplace where individuals, Churches, community organizations and businesses can host booths. Proceeds will benefit Communities in Schools of Douglas County, which provides after-school programs at every public school in Douglas County.

The Festival will feature a Children’s Play Area with free inflatable games and slides; a free train ride; a free carnival ride; and free rock climbing wall. Free Concerts and programs are presented on the Courthouse steps every 30 minutes. A free Family Movie is shown on the outdoor movie screen at 8 p.m. each Saturday night.

Admission to all festival features is free due to the support of community-minded businesses who sponsor the event. The September Saturdays Festival is organized by the Douglas County Department of Communications and Community Relations.

Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan said “we invite all Douglas County residents to come have fun and fellowship at September Saturdays. It’s all about community!”