The Parrish Fall Festival is returning for its sixth year on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. on the grounds of Parrish United Methodist Church.
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
Since the first Fall Festival in 2021, the event has grown into a major community gathering, attracting approximately 4,000 people last year. With attendance continuing to grow, organizers are expanding the number of games and activities this year to help keep lines shorter and give families even more to enjoy.
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More to Do in 2026
This year's festival will feature a mix of returning favorites and new activities, including:
- Inflatable maze and obstacle course
- Dunk tank and hayride
- DJ Waldo
- Photo booth
- Face painting
- Pumpkin decorating
- Hands-on animal exhibit
- Telescope exhibit
- Hands-on STREAM robotics exhibit
- Parrish Fire Department
- Raffle prizes
- Food trucks
- Traditional festival games and new additions
The combination of classic fall activities and hands-on exhibits means families can go from decorating pumpkins and riding a hayride to exploring robotics, meeting animals and looking through telescopes — all in one afternoon.
Bigger Festival, Shorter Lines
As the Fall Festival has grown, organizers have worked to make sure the experience grows with it. More games are being added for 2026 specifically to help reduce wait times, allowing families to spend less time standing in line and more time enjoying the festival.
The event is also a community collaboration. St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church will be involved again this year, joining Parrish United Methodist Church and other community participants in welcoming families from throughout the area.
Bring a Food Donation, Help a Neighbor
This year's festival will offer another way for attendees to participate. Organizers will collect non-perishable food donations for the Food Pantry during the event. Guests are encouraged to bring an item to donate and help stock the pantry for local families in need.
A food donation is encouraged but is not required for admission.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Sixth Annual Parrish Fall Festival
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2026
TIME: 4:00–7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Parrish United Methodist Church grounds
12180 US Hwy 301 North
Parrish, FL 34219
ADMISSION: Free
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: Non-perishable food donations encouraged
