Redmond’s Fall Festival is happening this weekend, and one of the event’s coordinators, Kiley Noyes, addressed the North Sevier Chamber of Commerce at their regularly scheduled meeting held Thursday, September 4 to detail the day’s events.
“We’ve really got something for everyone of all ages throughout the whole day,” she said. “The event kicks off early this Saturday, September 13, with a 5k and a pickleball tournament at the town park and you can sign up in advance or just show up that morning! The remainder of the events take place at the ball field throughout the afternoon and evening.”
One of the most popular features of the festival from previous years is the farmers market which will feature green river watermelons, local sour dough bread, homemade jams and jellies, Redmond Real Salt products, pumpkins, and other locally sourced produce and treats. There will also be multiple food trucks on site throughout the day, and new this year are two eating contests- pies and watermelon!
An entire section of the park will be a designated kid area with pony rides, inflatables, axe throwing, a zip line, hayrides, and kids roping; admission wristbands will be $15 and include all activities.
Over thirty vendors will be on site for shopping, there’s a corn hole tournament, a smoker competition, and Redmond Minerals Mine Tours, among other festival type activities.
Local musician Nathan Allred will perform on stage beginning at 4:00 that afternoon, then at 6:30 “the most professional band we’ve ever had”, Seasoned Amnesia, will perform. Lance Mickelsen has overseen the band selection, and he promises this will be one of the best ones yet. The band is an “ultimate classic rock tribute band that will transport you back to the glory days of rock and roll. They’re dedicated to paying homage to the greatest hits of the ‘70s and 80’s, recreating the iconic sounds and styles of classic rock legends including Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Queen, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, ELO, Supertramp, Boston, America, Beatles, Beach Boys, and many more.
At dark, Deran Bosshardt, a Redmond native affectionately known as an “all things pyro/blow things up kind of guy” curated a fireworks show that will end the night on a high, and afterwards, the band is looking forward to continuing their performance if there’s a willing audience.
“We really do have an amazing day planned,” said Noyes. “Everyone is going all out to make sure the Fall Festival keeps growing and improving. I’m excited. The weather forecast says sunny skies all day, so we’re looking forward to everything we’ve got planned and we hope everyone will join us in Redmond this Saturday.”
