Middleton Fall Festival Season Opens Sept. 27 at Porters Creek
The Middleton fall festival season gets underway this Sunday, Sept. 27, when Porters Creek Baptist Church opens its grounds on Peavine Road for an afternoon of games, hayrides and snacks. It is the first of three fall events planned in Middleton and nearby Bolivar over the next month, giving Hardeman County families and neighbors just north of Walnut several chances to get outside as the weather turns.
The lineup was included in a roundup of West Tennessee fall festivals published this week, and it stretches from late September through late October.
Porters Creek Fall Festival: Sunday, Sept. 27
The Porters Creek Fall Festival runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 5120 Peavine Road in Middleton, the home of Porters Creek Baptist Church. Organizers have planned an afternoon aimed squarely at children and families, including:
- Bouncy houses
- Games
- Snow cones, popcorn and nachos
- Hayrides
- Candy
Families with questions about the event can contact the church at (731) 376-8649.
Pine Meadows Community Fall Festival: Thursday, Oct. 1
Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, located at 700 Nuckolls Road in Bolivar, will hold a community fall festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The midday event is set to feature local artisans, vendors, food trucks and crafts, making it a good stop for anyone looking to shop handmade goods or grab lunch.
Middleton Elementary Harvest Festival: Saturday, Oct. 24
Later in the month, Middleton Elementary School will host its Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The school festival is planned to include games, a haunted house, a sweet shop, chili and a silent auction. School harvest festivals like this one typically double as fundraisers, so the silent auction and concessions are a way for the community to support Middleton Elementary students.
Planning a Middleton Fall Festival Weekend
Middleton sits just across the state line from Walnut, so these events are a short drive for many Tippah County families as well as Hardeman County residents. A few tips for anyone heading out:
- Check the forecast. The region has been dry and warm this month, so bring water and sunscreen for outdoor afternoon events.
- Bring cash. Church and school festivals often rely on cash for food, games and auctions.
- Confirm details before you go. Times and activities can change, especially for outdoor events, so check with the hosting church, business or school for any updates.
Closer to home in Tippah County, fall events are also filling the calendar. Downtown Ripley’s Spirit of Ripley Festival and chili cook-off is set for Oct. 30, and homecoming celebrations continue across the county this week.
Have a fall festival, trunk-or-treat or community event planned in Tippah County, Benton County or the Middleton area? Send the details to Tippah News so we can help spread the word.
Source: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News
