Fall Into Fun at
Columbus Fall Fest 2024
Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
Come Meet Your Neighbors at this Amazing Event!
Thank you to our sponsors, Columbus Fall Fest wouldn't be possible without your generous contributions and support!
Schedule of Events
Friday: September 20
6 - 10 p.m. | Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack, 15201 Running Aces Blvd, Columbus, MN
Stop by City Hall on September 18 & 19 and pick up your Swag Bags (first come, first serve) for special discounts before your night at the races!
Racing starts at 6 p.m.
Ride-In Movie Starts at Dusk (Arthur the King)
Car parking for the movie in the Running Aces parking lot begins at 5:30 p.m. The movie begins at dusk. Concessions will be available for purchase during the movie from Crossroads Church Youth!
Saturday: September 21
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Columbus City Park, City Hall & Community Center
Public parking is available at the Crossroads Church Parking lot, 17445 Notre Dame Street NE. There will be a complimentary shuttle every 15 minutes running between the church and City Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Parking will NOT be available at the City Park Notre Dame Lot or at the City Hall Campus.
Meet Our Exhibitors!
Exhibitors will be located in the Exhibit Area in front of City Hall from 10 AM to 3 PM.
- Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization
- Minnesota Veterinary Neurology
- Muddy Paws Play & Stay
- RPAW Animal Wellness Center
- Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Anoka County Ham Radio Club
- Lion's Project New Hope
- MD5M Lion’s Kids Sight Foundation
- Minnesota Lion's Vision Foundation
- Renew Hope
- Lakes Center for Youth and Families
- Anoka County Master Gardeners
- MN Senator Michael Kreun & Representative Nolan West
- Total Family Chiropractic
Demos & Educational Activities
All demonstrations will be located on the City Hall Campus.
- 10:30 AM: Minnesota Veterinary Neurology-Canine Neurologic Examination
- 11 AM: Anoka County Sheriff's Office - K9 Demonstration
- 11:15 AM-12:15 PM: M-Health - Helicopter Landing
- 11:30 AM & 1 PM: Connexus Energy - Safe Around Power Lines
- 1 PM: Anoka County Sheriff's Office - Drone Demo
- 2 PM: Forest Lake Fire Deptartment - Extrication Demonstration
- 2:30 PM: Boy Scouts - Flag Retiring Ceremony
- All Day: Anoka County Sheriff's Office - Kids Fingerprinting Activity
Kids & Family Fun
FUN FOR ALL AGES:
- 9 AM: Columbus Car Show - Registration begins, it is FREE to participate
- 10 AM - 3 PM: Forest Lake Fire Department Open House
- 2:15 PM: Happy Birthday Columbus Celebration
- 12:15-3 PM: Adult BINGO (must be 18+)
- All Day: Lions Raffles, Craft Show/Vendors in the Council Chambers
FOR THE KIDS:
- 11 AM - 12 PM: Kids Bingo (ages 6-12)
- 11 AM - 2 PM: Balloon Artist
- 12-3 PM: Face Painting
- All Day: Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Kids Games, Kids Trout Pond Adventure
What's on the Menu?
- Lion's Food Court in the Community Center: Roast Beef, Polish Sausage, Hot Dogs, Corn on Cob, Mini Donuts, Chips, Water, Soda, & Coffee
- Lion's Concessions in the Park: Cotton Candy, Popcorn & Ice Cream
- Lion's Beer Garden (across from the Community Center): Serving Beer, Seltzers, Bloody Mary's, and Wine. There will be fun games like the Wine Toss, and Live Music by “Jack the One Man Band."
- Food Trucks on the City Hall Campus: Tator Tot Temptations & Eggroll Queen.
Sunday: September 22
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Columbus City Park & Community Center
Lions Pancake Breakfast in the Community Center - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Proceeds for the Pancake Breakfast will go to the food shelf.
Worship in the Park - 9:30 a.m.
Join us for worship (and live music) in the City Park led by Crossroads Evangelical Church. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. After worship cross the street for a yummy pancake breakfast!
Send us a Message
Have a question? We’re here to help. Send us a message and we’ll be in touch.