Geneva Park District hosts its Autumn Fair

Submitted by Geneva Park District Foundation

The Geneva Park District Foundation will welcome families to enjoy a day of fun at the annual Autumn Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road in Geneva.

Visitors will enjoy pony rides, family activities, children's games, crafts, a birds of prey exhibit, and musical entertainment. Patrons can mingle with animals in a petting zoo, as well as learn how to milk a cow. Those looking for a more interactive experience can feed the animals and milk a cow themselves.

Plus, it is the final opportunity to visit the award-winning Butterfly House and watch as hundreds of butterflies fly, feed, and flutter around you. Admission to the event is free with minimal fees for some activities, food and beverages.

Visitors also can test their luck and purchase tickets for $5 each to win raffle baskets filled with products and services from area businesses.

Some items to be raffled off are a one-night stay at the Herrington Inn, a weekend RV rental, an Apple iPad mini, an opportunity to throw out the first pitch at a Kane County Cougars game complete with eight reserved seats for the game, golf rounds at various Geneva golf clubs and other suburban golf courses, as well as Geneva Park District family fitness memberships and family pool passes.

Basket descriptions and raffle tickets are available at Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, Sunset Community Center, and Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center. Raffle tickets also are available for purchase online at www.genevaparks.org/foundation.

“This popular event is a great kick off to fall, providing an afternoon of affordable entertainment for all ages,” said Sheavoun Lambillotte, executive director of the Geneva Park District and secretary of the Geneva Park District Foundation.

The Geneva Park District Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents in the Geneva Park District by securing donations for open space, parks and recreational facilities.

Autumn Fair at Peck Farm Park is an annual fundraising event that supports their mission. All proceeds from this event will benefit the continued development of the park system and the Geneva Park District Foundation.

For more information, visit www.genevaparks.org or call (630) 232-4542.