Beech Grove’s annual fall festival returns this week.
The Beech Grove Promoters Club, a nonprofit that hosts community events, will use the proceeds to help fund community initiatives, such as fireworks and the annual Christmas parade.
And this year’s event is bound to make a splash.
Mayor Jim Coffman will be inside a dunk tank from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, to support the Elton H. Geshwiler Senior Center.
Stephanie Bramlett, director of the city’s senior center, said donations for the dunk tank booth will raise money to feed senior citizens during the winter holidays. Bramlett said the department spends around $4,000 making Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for people who visit the center in person, as well as seniors who are physically unable to leave their home.
Bramlett said it hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Mayor Coffman hopes a special guest will take turns with him in the dunk tank.
“Just know that he will not have any weapons on him if he’s up in the dunk tank,” Bramlett said.
If you go
You can enjoy rides, games and live music from 6-11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, through Friday, Sept. 12, on Main Street between 3rd and 6th avenues.
The festivities will continue with a “The Wizard of Oz”-themed parade at noon on Saturday, Sept. 13, beginning at Main Street and 15th Avenue. Then from 12:30-11 p.m., more activities and a craft fair will resume.
The festival is free to attend. Residents can purchase tickets for rides online or by using cash at local businesses.
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