Grow Ellsworth County

10/13/2026

🌻 EAST vs. WEST! 🌻

The friendly rivalry is on! 👀

For Fall Fest, Downtown Ellsworth businesses will go head-to-head in an East Side vs. West Side decorating contest!

🍂 Scarecrows
🌻 Sunflowers
🎃 Fall creativity
🤝 Teamwork

And here's where YOU come in...

Voting will be done through nonperishable food donations for our local food bank. Your donation will count as a vote for the East or West side of the street!

Businesses are encouraged to team up, get creative and even partner with businesses outside of downtown.

Which side will come out on top? Come see the displays and cast your vote on October 22 from 4–7 PM!
📍 Downtown Ellsworth
🍁 Fall Fest: Scarecrows, Sunflowers & Shopping

10/13/2026

Russell County Economic Development & CVB

10/09/2026

🍂 BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! 🍂

Fall Fest isn't just about shopping! Come downtown on October 22 for an evening of fun for all ages.

🎯 Co****le
🧱 Giant Jenga
🎨 Sidewalk chalk
🎉 And more!

The Grow Ellsworth County Family Fun Zone will be ready for kids, families and anyone who wants to join in the fun!

Plus, explore local businesses, check out the East vs. West decorating contest, enjoy the fall atmosphere and enter for a chance to win one of FOUR $50 gift certificates to a local business of your choice in Ellsworth County!

🌻 Fall Fest: Scarecrows, Sunflowers & Shopping
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Downtown Ellsworth

Make an evening of it downtown!

10/07/2026

🛍️ SHOP LOCAL. WIN LOCAL. 🍂

Fall Fest is coming to Downtown Ellsworth on October 22, and we’re giving you another reason to shop local!

You’ll have a chance to win 1 of 4 $50 gift certificates to a local business of your choice in Ellsworth County! 🎉

How to Enter:
• Make a purchase at any Ellsworth County business on October 22nd.
• Take a quick picture of your receipt.
• Scan the QR code and upload your photo.

Come downtown, check out what our local businesses have planned, enjoy the fall festivities and maybe walk away with a little extra spending money for your favorite local business.

🌻 Fall Fest: Scarecrows, Sunflowers & Shopping
📅 October 22 | 4–7 PM
📍 Downtown Ellsworth

10/05/2026

🍂 LET’S MAKE DOWNTOWN ELLSWORTH FEEL LIKE FALL! 🌻

Fall Fest is coming to Downtown Ellsworth on October 22, and we’d love to see our downtown businesses get in the spirit!

We’re encouraging businesses to decorate their storefronts with scarecrows, sunflowers, pumpkins, fall colors and anything else that brings a little fall cheer to downtown.

And there’s a little friendly competition involved! 👀

🌻 East Side vs. West Side Decorating Contest
• Work with your neighboring businesses or team up with another business in the county.
• Visitors will vote with nonperishable food donations for our local food bank.
• The side with the most donations wins!

But most importantly, let’s make Downtown Ellsworth festive, welcoming and fun for everyone who comes to Fall Fest!

Businesses interested in participating can complete the Fall Fest business form so we can help promote what you’re doing.

📅 October 22 | 4–7 PM
📍 Downtown Ellsworth
🍂 Scarecrows, Sunflowers & Shopping

09/30/2026

09/28/2026

Deadline is Sept 30th. Get your application in now!!

🎓 JUNIORS & SENIORS: BEFORE YOU GRADUATE, GET A SEAT AT THE TABLE.
Your next chapter might take you somewhere new but what happens to the community you leave behind?

We’re looking for 2 high school juniors or seniors to serve on the Grow Ellsworth Economic Development Board.

Build your leadership experience.
Make connections.
Learn how business and community decisions happen.
Help shape the place you call home.

And yes, this is something worth putting on the résumé. 😉

Check out the flyer and scan the QR code to learn more!

Apply today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_Rb4xCGY88EuMgN-pK86bceU07SFRLOkpBL8gGIeoRGJwDg/viewform

09/26/2026

🍂 SAVE THE DATE! 🍂
Fall is taking over Downtown Ellsworth! 🌻
Join us Thursday, October 22 from 4–7 PM for Fall Fest: Scarecrows, Sunflowers & Shopping!
🎃 Local shopping & fall fun
🌻 East vs. West decorating contest
🛒 Support local businesses
🎨 Family fun
🏆 Chances to win one of FOUR $50 gift certificates to a local business of your choice in Ellsworth County!
Grab the family and make plans to spend the evening downtown!
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Downtown Ellsworth
More details coming soon! 🍁

09/25/2026

🎓 HEY JUNIORS & SENIORS: WE WANT YOU AT THE TABLE!

What could make Ellsworth County better for your generation?

We’re looking for 2 high school juniors or seniors to join the Grow Ellsworth Economic Development Board and bring a student perspective to the conversation.

💡 Share your ideas
🤝 Meet community leaders
🌱 Learn how your community grows
🚀 Help shape what comes next

You have a voice. We want to hear it.

Know a junior or senior who should check this out? Tag them below! 👇

Apply today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_Rb4xCGY88EuMgN-pK86bceU07SFRLOkpBL8gGIeoRGJwDg/viewform

09/22/2026

🎓 JUNIORS & SENIORS: BEFORE YOU GRADUATE, GET A SEAT AT THE TABLE.
Your next chapter might take you somewhere new but what happens to the community you leave behind?

We’re looking for 2 high school juniors or seniors to serve on the Grow Ellsworth Economic Development Board.

Build your leadership experience.
Make connections.
Learn how business and community decisions happen.
Help shape the place you call home.

And yes, this is something worth putting on the résumé. 😉

Check out the flyer and scan the QR code to learn more!

Apply today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_Rb4xCGY88EuMgN-pK86bceU07SFRLOkpBL8gGIeoRGJwDg/viewform