Photos by Pat Hodges
Centralia’s 2022 Fall Festival brought a large crowd downtown for a day of spooks and scares and tricks and treats. It boasted a number of events for all to enjoy. Local businesses offered candy for children and provided a fun environment to explore downtown Centralia. A car show was held, a chili cookoff took place, the best-dressed pets were judged, “Lil Mr. Pumpkin & Lil Miss Pumpkin” were named, and many other activities took place as well.
2022 Chili Cook-off
Entries:
- #1 – Marcus Holland and Pam Logullo
- #2 – Crooked Creek Winery
- #3 – Tara Waters
- #4 – Carol Oestreich
As according to the 6 pre-selected judges, the winners were as follows:
- 1st Place Ribbon and $100 – Crooked Creek Winery (#2)
- 2nd Place Ribbon and $50 – Tara Waters (#3)
- 3rd Place Ribbon and $25 – Marcus Holland and Pam Logullo (#1)
As according to the public, the winners were as follows:
- 1st Place Ribbon and $75 – Carol Oestreich (#4)
- 2nd Place Ribbon and $50 – Crooked Creek Winery (#2)
Pam Logullo and Marcus Holland had the best-decorated booth with their “Pumpkin King/Nightmare Before Christmas” theme.
The winners of the Chilli Cook-Off.
Best Dressed Pet Contest
Judging for this contest was based on creativity, uniqueness, and adherence to the theme.
1st Place
- Pets: Jason and Nigel
- Owner: Jami Jacobs
- Dressed as: Chia Pet and Garden Gnome
2nd Place
- Pet: Otis
- Owner: Jamesyn Lyons
- Dressed As: Sheriff of the Pumpkin Patch
3rd Place
- Pet: Bella
- Owner: Raylynn Parker
- Dressed As: The Great Pumpkin
Some of the pet show entries waiting for judging. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Many dogs came dressed in costume for Halloween. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Dressed and ready to go for the Pet Show at the Fall Festival.
Judging for the dog show draws a big crowd. Photo by Pat Hodges.
“Lil Mr. Pumpkin & Lil Miss Pumpkin” Contest
The 2022 “Lil Mr. Pumpkin” & “Lil Miss Pumpkin” are Noah Fields and Natalie Smith, respectively.
Contests sponsored and organized by the Centralia Halloween Parade & Fall Festival Committee.
Centralia High School students provided some of the day-long entertainment at the Fall Fest. Photo by Pat Hodges.
The Fall Festival also included a car show. Photo by Pat Hodges.
The Centralia Recreaton Center was turned into a Vendor Fair for the Fall Festival. Photo by Pat Hodges.
