GENTRY — The Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the Oct. 10 Fall Festival. Included in the planning are the following activities and events:

• Miss Octoberfest;

• Sky divers from Sky Ranch in Siloam Springs;

• Car show sponsored by Gentry Fire Dept.;

• Softball tournament;

• Poker run;

• Quilt show;

• Kyla Horton concert;

• Pumpkin painting;

• Wrestling show;

• Turning Point worship concert;

• Tug-a-fire-truck contest;

• Food and games;

• Inflatable rides;

• Safari rides and petting zoo;

• Talent show;

• Wagon rides;

• Balloons;

• Entertainment by Meagan White, Colgate Country northwest Arkansas winner;

• Food booths and game booths hosted by Gentry United Way agencies;

• Commercial booths; and

• Possibly a televised Razorback game.

An additional band or entertainer was yet being sought by the Chamber with plans not yet being finalized at press time.

The Chamber met on Thursday to discuss plans and organize for the upcoming annual event. More information is available by calling Gentry Chamber of Commerce director Bev Saunders at 736-2358 and will be posted on the Chamber’s new Web site at www.gentrychamber.com.

News, Pages 1 on 10/07/2009