NewsOctober 19, 2019

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
A large crowd filled the park for Fall Fest.
A large crowd filled the park for Fall Fest.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Averi Pierce hangs on to the saddle as she rides on one of the ponies.
Averi Pierce hangs on to the saddle as she rides on one of the ponies.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
These two guys faced off in the joust.
These two guys faced off in the joust.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
These two young ladies squared off in the joust.
These two young ladies squared off in the joust.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
After Matt Tanner with the Northside Baptist Church led the opening prayer Kiley Pratt, Kyleigh Wilson and Trinity Tucker sang the National Anthem.
After Matt Tanner with the Northside Baptist Church led the opening prayer Kiley Pratt, Kyleigh Wilson and Trinity Tucker sang the National Anthem.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The Bernie Student Council held a car bash at Fall Fest. Donovon Guenther wasn't big enough to use the sledge hammer, so they gave him a small hammer to hit the car with!
The Bernie Student Council held a car bash at Fall Fest. Donovon Guenther wasn't big enough to use the sledge hammer, so they gave him a small hammer to hit the car with!Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Donovan's big brother Ryker took his swings too.
Donovan's big brother Ryker took his swings too.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The Bernie Fire Department brought one of its trucks for kids to look at.
The Bernie Fire Department brought one of its trucks for kids to look at.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
A train ride for kids circled the park.
A train ride for kids circled the park.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Kannon Arnold come down the slide on one of the bounce houses.
Kannon Arnold come down the slide on one of the bounce houses.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Marissa Conner runs as hard she can to see how far she can stretch the band before she is pulled back.
Marissa Conner runs as hard she can to see how far she can stretch the band before she is pulled back.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The Wappapello Corp of engineers was on hand with a spin the wheel game. Visitors could win various prizes or be required to answer a question among other options on the wheel.
The Wappapello Corp of engineers was on hand with a spin the wheel game. Visitors could win various prizes or be required to answer a question among other options on the wheel.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Fifteen-month-old Mason Massey plays the ring toss at Fall Fest.
Fifteen-month-old Mason Massey plays the ring toss at Fall Fest.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Shoppers browse through merchandise at one of the booths.
Shoppers browse through merchandise at one of the booths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Shoppers browse through merchandise at one of the booths.
Shoppers browse through merchandise at one of the booths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
A large crowd filled the park for Fall Fest.
A large crowd filled the park for Fall Fest.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Shoppers browse through merchandise at one of the booths.
Shoppers browse through merchandise at one of the booths.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Iviona Hicks knocks down a can to win at the ball toss sponsored by the Word of Faith Church.
Iviona Hicks knocks down a can to win at the ball toss sponsored by the Word of Faith Church.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Also at the Word of Faith booth kids could have their faces painted.
Also at the Word of Faith booth kids could have their faces painted.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Faith Bidatsch tries the Hangman Challenge at Fall Fest. A competitor has the chance to turn $10 into $100 if he or she can hang from the bar for 100 seconds.
Faith Bidatsch tries the Hangman Challenge at Fall Fest. A competitor has the chance to turn $10 into $100 if he or she can hang from the bar for 100 seconds.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Eli Johnson line up his putt on the mini golf course.
Eli Johnson line up his putt on the mini golf course.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Hestania Jackson rides on the pony ride at Fall Fest.
Hestania Jackson rides on the pony ride at Fall Fest.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Music, games, laughter, food and more filled Bernie City Park on Saturday at the 2019 Bernie Fall Fest. Approximately 60 vendors were on hand for Fall Fest.

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