The Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary will host its 33rd annual Pumpkin Fest Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Three Lakes High School.

The fall event will feature more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, a farmers market, event merchandise and more.

“Though some of the craft vendors may be the same, we always have new vendors joining,” event coordinator Tanya Welcenbach said.

Food offerings will include homemade soups, pies, caramel apples, cinnamon rolls, other baked goods and beverages. The auxiliary prepares the soups and about 90% of the baked goods offered on its 45-foot bakery table, while outside vendors provide the cinnamon rolls and caramel apples.

Admission is free.

Held annually on the second Saturday in October, Pumpkin Fest serves as a fundraiser for the Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary.

“Proceeds support our local fire department by buying equipment, supplies and paying for training,” Welcenbach said.

For more information, call 715-546-2042.

Town activities

The Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library will also hold its Pumpkin Fest Used Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the library’s lower level.

The sale will feature a wide selection of adult and children’s books, along with a limited number of audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes.

All items will be priced at $1. A fill-a-bag option will also be available for $10 while supplies last.

Organized by the Friends of the Library, the sale will raise funds for special library programs and activities.
For more information about the sale or book donations, call 715-546-3391 or visit the Demmer Memorial Library’s Facebook page.

Also taking place in town is the 13th annual Three Eagle Half Marathon and 5K races beginning at 9 a.m. on the Three Eagle Trail, which connects Eagle River and Three Lakes.

Late registration is still available for runners of all experience levels. For more information, see the related story on pg. 1B in this week’s Lifestyle section or visit 3eaglehalf.com.