Vinewood Fall Competition helps Topeka companies

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – An area competition isn’t just offering enjoyable festivities for the group, it’s additionally serving to out Topeka companies.

The Vinewood Fall Competition returned this weekend. The occasion was held Saturday from 10 a.m. to three p.m., on the Historic Vinewood.

The occasion featured all forms of household and group actions to take pleasure in all through the day. President of Christian Chamber of Commerce, Lee Hartman, stated this occasion brings the group collectively.

“We do it for the group,” stated Hartman. “To carry folks collectively and provides them a spot to go. You recognize folks have been cooped up quite a bit the final couple years, so all people needs to get out and have a superb time.”

Over 80 completely different distributors lined as much as promote completely different gadgets like earrings, garments, candles and Christmas decorations. The occasion additionally had a couple of dozen meals vehicles and dwell music. Children loved the competition with the petting zoo, bounce homes, and portray on pumpkins. Some even received an image with the Wizard of Oz characters.

Hartman says except for the enjoyable households have, it’s additionally an amazing alternative for the group to assist native companies.

Bus driver, Gary Rath, stated for the reason that pandemic, his bus firm has been struggling to search out staff and this occasion helps put it up for sale.

“We’ve been actually quick on bus drivers,” stated Rath. “And we attempt to hit up occasions like this simply because there’s numerous folks gathering round.”

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