In the heart of Folsom, the village's first annual Folsom Fall Festival will spread out from 8 a.m.until 4 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Town Hall and in Moise Park, just behind the government building at 82378 June St., with a special unveiling at the nearby Giddy Up community space.

Help judge a no-holds-barred chili cook-off; take in an antique tractor display; or attend the wide-ranging homestead conference for lessons on gardening, canning, backyard chickens, baking sourdough and more.

For children, there are special activities, and for attendees who like a challenge, there will even be mechanical bull riding.

There will also be a Farmer's Market, table talks by St. Tammany Master Gardeners, crafts, live music and food trucks.

At 11 a.m., fest-goers are invited to walk over to the nearby G

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