Fall Fest to Beneft UWBA

The aisles at Tops Supermarket will be filled with ghosts, goblins, princesses and superheroes as the local business is set to host a fall festival and Halloween celebration on Saturday.

Parents and children can enjoy many activities, including bobbing for apples and pumpkin painting, with the day to conclude with a costume parade for the children. There will also be appearances by the Bradford City Fire and Police Departments, as well as an apple pie baking contest. All of the proceeds will benefit the United Way of the Bradford Area.

“I was pleasantly surprised when approached by a couple of the Tops associates and store manager Michele Gangloff regarding this event,” says Mandi Wilton Davis, Assistant Director. “We have such a strong relationship with the employees there, as they are one of our 100% contributors. I’m very appreciative of the support that we continue to receive from them.”

The event will start at 11:00 am and conclude at 3:00 pm, with the costume parade scheduled for 2:00 pm. Lunch items will be available for a minimal fee.

“We encourage everyone to dress their kids in their Halloween costumes and bring them down for an afternoon of fun activities, all to benefit a great local cause,” says Gangloff.

Davis will be there representing the United Way, as well, distributing child identification kits and hosting some activities.

“This will be a lot of fun, especially seeing all of the different costumes. Thanks again to Tops for the effort that has put into this event,” said Davis.

The United Way is currently in the midst of its annual appeal, with the goal of raising $375,000 to benefit local agencies and programs. The appeal concludes on December 15th.

For more information on the festival, call either Tops Supermarket or the United Way.