The 103rd West Side Nut Club Fall Festival takes place October 7 - 12, 2024, and everyone in Indiana and beyond is invited! However, before you go, there are some things you should definitely leave at home.

Nearly 140 Charities and Non-Profits Participate in Fall Festival

There is plenty of excitement down on West Franklin Street during Evansville's annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival as nearly 140 local, area charities and non-profits line the street with delicious treats. For many of the organizations, the event is their biggest money maker of the entire year.

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More Thank 200,000 People Are Expected to Attend

Over 200,000 people are expected to visit the Fall Festival in 2024, and there are plenty of things that any seasoned Fall Festival-goer will know to have with them to navigate Franklin Street like a pro. Some of those include a copy of this year's Muncie Map, hand sanitizer, and comfortable shoes.

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Safety is Top Priority For Organizers and Law Enforcement

Of course, as with any large event of this kind, safety is top priority. While visiting Franklin Street, you will likely notice a heavy presence of first responders, including the Evansville Police Department. For the wellbeing of everyone who visits the Fall Festival, the EPD will be on site both day and night to ensure that everyone stays safe.

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EPD Release Prohibited Items List

In preparation for the week-long festivities, EPD have released a list of items that are prohibited at the event. These are items that should not be brought to Franklin Street during Fall Festival. See the full list of prohibited items below and then keep scrolling for your Fall Festival Survival Guide!

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Evansville Police Say These 11 Items are Prohibited at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is an annual tradition for Evansville residents and visitors alike. Of course, with any event of this magnitude, safety is always a top priority for event organizers and local first responders. That's why the Evansville Police Department has released its list of prohibited items. These 11 items should not be brought to Fall Festival

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Evansville's Fall Festival Survival Guide

We've put together a guide to help you enjoy (and survive!) Evansville's annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival on Franklin Street - the 2nd Largest Street Festival in the Country!

Gallery Credit: Kat Mykals

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