Audubon’s Nathaniel Hamlin Park and Museum has celebrated the change of seasons for about 10 years, but Fallapalooza had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The event is back for this year with entertainment and food, door prizes and competitions for people of all ages this Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. President of the Audubon Historical Society and the great-great grandson of Nathaniel Hamlin, Dennis Carter, says the charge is $5 for adults with kids 12 and under getting in free. He outlines some of the highlights of this year’s celebration.
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One of the biggest stars of this show is Big John, an elk who has been at their site for about 15 years. Big John now has some company.
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Attendees are invited to help name the baby elk and see a baby yak as well. Audubon businesses have also generously donated items for door prizes while a variety of vendors help everyone welcome the fall season.
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Carter says the main attractions at the museum include the building which was formerly a county poor farm, housing the mentally ill, handicapped and poor residents of the region.
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All the money raised at Fallapalooza will go to the maintenance and upkeep of the museum and grounds. The park is located a mile south of Audubon on Highway 71 on the west side of the road.