PAOLI — The 2025 Paoli Fall Festival, presented by the Paoli Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to begin this Wednesday, August 27, and run through Sunday, August 31. The festival, which is located at JayCee Park, will feature carnival rides, food, and various family-friendly events.
The festival kicks off with the opening of the Huesman Carnival Rides at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
Here is a breakdown of the weekend’s events:
- Friday, August 29:
- Town-wide yard sales will begin in the early morning.
- The Orange County Historic Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free admission.
- Food trucks, vendors, and carnival rides will open at 5 p.m., followed by a gospel night with live entertainment at 6 p.m..
- The Cutest Dog Contest will be held at 7 p.m..
- Saturday, August 30:
- The day starts with the LIFE 5K at Paoli Community Park at 9 a.m..
- A sidewalk chalk art contest and free activities for kids will be held at JayCee Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Other events include a car show registration at 9:30 a.m., a pie contest, a pickleball tournament, and the “OC Youth’s Got Talent” show.
- Sunday, August 31:
- The festival’s final day begins with food vendors, carnival rides, and a parade registration starting at 12 p.m..
- The annual Fall Festival Parade will step off at 2 p.m..
- The festival will conclude with the parade trophy presentation at 3:30 p.m..


