Donations Needed For Annual Autumn Fair In Geneva

Press release from the Geneva Park District:

GENEVA, IL — The Geneva Park District Foundation invites local businesses to sponsor its annual Autumn Fair Fundraiser. This event, which attracts an average of 3,000 attendees, brings the community together to celebrate public parks and open spaces amid the unfolding of a new season. Autumn Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peck Farm Park on Saturday, Sept. 16.

“It’s really a delightful day in the country, and a great opportunity for sponsors looking to give back to their community,” says Foundation Chair Jim Lynch.

Foundation members have been planning this year’s event for some time now, according to Lynch. “At this point we are lining up sponsors and reaching out to our community to help reach our goals. We have several sponsorship options with some great benefits to the donor, Lynch adds, including:

• Platinum Level Sponsor: $1,000
• Gold Level Sponsor: $500
• Silver Level Sponsor: $300
• Bronze Level Sponsor: $100

To learn about the many benefits associated with each sponsorship level, please visit this website:GenevaParks.org/AutumnFairSponsor.

“The gift basket raffle is another way to support this event,” Lynch says. “It’s a very popular activity with all kinds of great prizes, such as gift cards to local restaurants and shops. We also accept prizes that offer experiences, such as getaways, golfing, and more.”

Gifts can be made by contacting a Geneva Park District Foundation member, or by emailing Hannah Sterricker at hsterricker@genevaparks.com.

The Geneva Park District Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization; all donations are tax-deductible.

About Autumn Fair

Participants will enjoy many free activities, with minimal fees for some activities, food, and beverages. Activities include pony rides, hayrides, children’s games, crafts, a birds of prey demonstration, and musical entertainment. Visitors can also mingle with animals in a petting zoo, purchase pumpkins, and more. Raffle tickets will be sold by Foundation members and at Geneva Park District facilities for $5 each or 5 for $30. They also can be purchased at the event. For more information about Autumn Fair, visit GenevaParks.org/AutumnFair.

This press release was produced by the Geneva Park District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.