by Megan Caldwell

Although the name has changed many times, the tradition of a fall festival in Willow Springs remains. Like the past few years, the celebration is called “Oz Fall Fest”. This year Oz Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 2. One of the main events of  the festival will be the costume contest. To enter the contest, you must dress as your favorite Wizard of Oz character. There are four categories in the contest: ages 5 and under, ages 6 to 12, ages 13 and over and a group category. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Willow Springs Public Library. The contest will ultimately begin at 10:15 a.m., and cash prizes will be rewarded for the best costume in each category.