Fall Festival Booths: 27 ways to get your Festival food fix - Courier & Press
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — More and more Evansville non-profits are finding ways to bring their Fall Festival booths to life for at least a few days this fall, hoping to raise some of the desperately-needed cash that their food specialties bring in every year.
Christ Gospel Pentecostal Church on East Riverside relies on their booth to keep the building in good repair and make improvements to it.
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Reverend Sharon Spicer checks on cooling loaves of banana nut bread in the kitchen of the Christ Gospel Church in Evansville on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.
(Photo: Aimee Blume / Courier & Press)“Money from the festival goes into the building fund; recently we used it to put in a new ceiling,” said the Rev. Sharon Spicer. “We used money from the building fund to remodel the front of the church. We saved and built a new fellowship hall and a new kitchen about 10 years ago. Whatever the need is for the building, that’s where the money goes.”
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We stopped in the Christ Gospel kitchen recently as a gathering of congregation ladies turned out hundreds of fragrant quickbreads. Aromas of zucchini, banana nut and butter pecan bread flowed out of the kitchen and into the parking lot. On a normal year, the church will sell nearly 2,000 of them.
Christ Gospel’s Booth will be operating at the church at 2301 Riverside Drive on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25 and Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8-9
“This year is unchartered waters,” Spicer said. “People know us, and I don’t think we’ll have trouble, but I’m not sure how much to order. Our theory is that God knows how much we need to make, and that’s how much we’ll make.”
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Freshly-baked butter pecan bread from Christ Gospel Church cools before wrapping in the church kitchen in Evansville on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020
(Photo: Aimee Blume / Courier & Press)Everything on Christ Gospel’s menu except the ice cream is homemade. The apples in the dumplings are hand-picked and hand-peeled, the pie dough is scratch, and even the Bugles for the famous “sharks teeth” are filled with peanut butter and dipped in white chocolate by hand.
The smoked pulled pork and chicken that tops split baked potatoes is contributed each year by Junior and Becky Moore of Indianapolis, whose mother attended Christ Gospel when she was young.
Customers may pre-order now, although pre-ordering is not necessary. Quickbreads may be ordered and picked up now by appointment.
On the West Side, the Catalyst Church at 3232 Claremont Avenue has put together a Mini Fall Festival at the church with five booths.
The Catalyst Church Food Pantry has an annual operating budget of $23,000, much of which is supplied by festival sales.
This year, Catalyst and the Outboard Boating Club will be operating booths Oct. 5-7 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and on October 8 -10 they will be joined by the Redeemer Fellowship Church, St. James West UMC and Eagle’s View Church.
Pastor David Whitmore, front, works in Catalyst Church's Fall Festival booth in 2019 with members of the congregation. Notice the person outside the window who can't wait one more second to grab a deep-fried goodie. We feel you dude.
(Photo: Photo courtesy David Whitmore)“We are a new church, but the food pantry has been open for about seven years,” said Pastor David Whitmore. “One hundred percent of the profit from our booth immediately goes back to the food pantry and other missions. Pre-pandemic we were feeding about 6,000 meals a month through our food pantry.”
Whitmore has been working with the health department to create a strategic plan that works within all the CDC’s guidelines for safety.
The Catalyst Church booth thoroughly and unapologetically indulges in the love of deep-fried festival foods. Fried “bites” include mac ’n cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, apple pie, corn nuggets and more, or get a deep-fried sampler which is one of every item. Desserts include raspberry or caramel cheesecake chimis.
See the entries below for all the booths currently planning on serving this fall. Our online feature will be updated with any that are added in coming weeks.
Who: Amvets Evansville
What: Ribeye Sandwiches and cheeseburgers
Where: Amvets, 2912 Broadway Ave. Phone: 812-423-3322
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 - Friday, Oct. 9, 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Noon-9 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/amvets84
Who: Bethany Christian Church
What: Old fashioned bread pudding, Westside chili, Zippy Chicky, apple dumplings Pre-order or walk-up
Where: Bethany Christian Church, 601 E Mill Rd. Phone: 812-422-5439
When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4 Noon-6 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/BethanyChristianEVV/
Who: Bosse Band Boosters
What: Jamaican Jerk Chicken by the quart – must pre-order by Friday, Sept. 25 by e-mailing mariannekgates13@gmail.com, pay at https://ift.tt/2H8suHc
Where: Bosse High School, 1300 Washington Ave.
When: Pickup Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/bossemarchingbandboosters
Who: Catalyst Church (at Catalyst Church Mini Fall Festival)
What: Deep Fried Bites: Mac ‘N Cheese, PB&J, Cheddar, Buffalo chicken, Apple Pie; Raspberry or caramel cheesecake chimis, more.
Where: Catalyst Church, 3232 Claremont Ave. Phone: 812-250-8383
When: Monday, Oct. 5 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Link: catalystevansville.church/Booth2020
Who: The Cathedral
What: Pronto pups, deep fried bacon, sweet tea, giant Texas tenderloins.
Where: The Cathedral, 5000 N First Ave. Phone:
When: Monday, Oct. 5 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/events/377117083279089
Who: Chandler United Methodist Church
What: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge, Stir Crazy kettle corn
Where: Showplace Family Entertainment Center, Newburgh
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3-10 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/chandlerumcpage
Who: Christ Gospel Church
What: Quickbreads — banana nut, butter pecan, friendship, pumpkin, zucchini; pork and chicken baked potatoes, sharks teeth, chocolate covered grapes
Where: Christ Gospel Church, 2301 E Riverside Drive Phone: (812) 476-7603 text pre-orders to: 812- 802-8914 or 812-205-4385
When: Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25 and Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8-9
Link: facebook.com/pages/Christ%20Gospel%20Church/115722708449769/
Who: Corpus Christi Chuckwagon
What: Corpus Christi: Sausage burgers and puppy chow
Where: 5301 New Harmony Road Phone: 812-422-2027
When: Monday, Oct. 5 – Friday Oct. 9 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.-
Link: facebook.com/corpuschristievv/
Who: Eagle’s View Church (at Catalyst Church Mini Fall Festival)
What: Stuffed pepper soup, kuchens, cinnamon rolls, potato candy
Where: Catalyst Church, 3232 Claremont Ave. Phone: 812-422-4234
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Link: catalystevansville.church/eagles-view-church
Who: The Gathering Church
What: Pecan pies, bbq pork sandwiches, zucchini fries and lemon shakeups. Pre-order pies by texting 812-760-7113
Where: The Gathering Church, 121 Walnut St. Phone: 812-402-4456
When: Sunday, Oct. 4 – Saturday Oct 10. Hours TBA
Link: facebook.com/theGatheringEvansville
Who: Grace and Peace Lutheran Church
What: Fall Fest Donut Bank Burgers
Where: Grace and Peace Lutheran church, 200 S. Boeke Rd. Phone: 812-476-8201
When: Friday, Sept 25 -Saturday, Sept 26, and Friday, Oct. 9 -Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/events/726459628144145/
Who: Granted
What: Half-pound pork chop sandwiches, Gayla Cake’s pumpkin bread pudding and Engelbrecht’s apple cider (drive through or walk up)
Where: Granted, 4445 Commerce St. Phone: 812- 425-9474
When: Monday, Oct. 5 – Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/events/323016002175840/
Who: Harwood Booster Club Gasier Field
What: Sandwiches — ribeye, portabella, garlic pepper tenderloin, burgers; hot dogs, haystacks, chicken and dumplings. Desserts. Pre-order if desired at 812-430-4795, 812-777-6193, 812-777-6950, 812-604-3687
Where: Harwood
When: Friday, Sept. 25-Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/pages/Gaiser%20Field%20Harwood%20Booster%20Club%20Baseball/118992241510329/
Who: The Hudson & Reed Foundation
What: Sweet Juju Bread in many flavors, Godiva cookies
Where: Hudson & Reed Foundation, 3020 W Virginia St.
When: Friday, Oct 2-Sunday Oct. 4, Noon – 4 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/Hudson-Reed-Foundation-110430877090688
Who: It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue
What: Black bean veggie burgers, Cajun catfish, boudin balls, hush pppies, Jambalaya’s Drunken Cousin, white chocolate bread pudding, more
Where: Daisy’s Pet Playground, 1309 Green River Road Phone: 812-909-1306
When: Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Saturday, Oct. 10 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/itvrescue
Who: Outboard Boating Club (at Catalyst Church Mini Fall Festival)
What: BBQ pork parfaits, BBQ sliders, burnt ends
Where: Catalyst Church, 3232 Claremont Ave.
When: Monday, Oct. 5 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Link: catalystevansville.church/obc
Who: Redeemer Fellowship Church (at Catalyst Church Mini Fall Festival)
What: Dorito or Frito walking taco or talking taco in waffle cone
Where: Catalyst Church, 3232 Claremont Ave. Phone: 812-618-2351
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Link: catalystevansville.church/redeemer
Who: Resurrection
What: Chicken and dumplings, pizza, kuchen. For Pre-orders call 812-963-3121. Drive-through certainly and walk-up if possible
Where: 5301 New Harmony Road Phone: 812-963-3121
When: Monday, Oct. 5 – Friday Oct. 9 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.-
Link: facebook.com/ResurrectionEVV/
Who: Simpson United Methodist Church
What: Pulled pork Sandwiches and catfish sandwiches
Where: Simpson United Methodist Church, 2201 W. Illinois St. Phone: 812-204-8212
When: Friday, Oct. 9, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, Noon-4 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/SimpsonMethodistChurch/
Who: St. James West UMC (at Catalyst Church Mini Fall Festival)
What: Corn fritters, tenderloin sandwich
Where: Catalyst Church, 3232 Claremont Ave. Phone: 812-425-7405
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Link: catalystevansville.church/stjameswest
Who: St. Paul’s Youth Group
What: Chicken & dumplings in single serve, ½ gallon or gallon, red velvet and chocolate cake balls, pre-order bulk chicken & dumplings by Friday, Oct. 2 by e-mailing dawnhill2002@gmail.com
Where: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 100 E Michigan St. Phone: 812-422-5414
When: Bulk chicken and dumplings may be picked up on Sunday, Oct. 4, 4-6 p.m. or during booth hours on Thursday, Oct. 8-Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/StPaulsLCMSEvansvilleIN
Who: St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Highland
What: Kuchens--cinnamon, apple, cherry, peach and pineapple. Pre-orders taken through Thursday, Sept. 24.
Where: 7014 Darmstadt Road Phone: 812-424-5922 or 812-480-1165
When: Pickup Monday, Oct. 5 - Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct.10, 9 a.m.-Noon.
Link: facebook.com/stpetershighland
Who: St. Peters United Church of Christ Parker Settlement
What: Chicken and dumplings, breaded tenderloin, ham and beans with cornbread, fish sandwich, desserts. Drive-Through only
Where: St. Peters UCC, 1040 Highway 66, Wadesville Phone: 812-985-3416
When: Saturday, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 25 from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/stpetersuccparker/
Who: SWIRCA & More
What: Blackberry and peach cobbler. Pre-order large 13x9 cobbler.
Where: SWIRCA, 16 W Virginia St. Phone 812-464-7800
When: Monday, Oct. 5 – Friday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/events/230726368266160/
Who: WCCS-St. Agnes/Sacred Heart
What: Kuchens, cookies, fudge, potato candy, dried dumplings, Amish cinnamon rolls, more
Where: St. Boniface Church, 418 N S Wabash Ave.
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Who: Vanderburgh Humane Society
What: Lemon and Lemorange Shake-ups, fried mac & cheese, fried green beans
Where: VHS, 400 Millner Industrial Drive
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/VanderburghHumaneSociety/?ref=page_internal
Who: West Side Christian Church
What: Buffalo chicken nachos, sandwiches and wraps.
Where: West Side Christian Church, 1200 N. Red Bank Road Phone: 812-422-7582
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct 9 11a.m.-2 p.m. 4-8p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10 11a.m.-8 p.m.
Link: facebook.com/wsccandflc/
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