Update: Due to the rainy forecast for Saturday, the Vassar Community Center has announced the Vassar Funfest has been postponed until Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Everyone is invited to Vassar, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, to join in the town’s annual celebration of fall fun. This year’s Vassar Funfest includes the traditional costume parade, a car show, trunk or treat, pie contest, and games for all ages.
The costume parade gets underway at 11 a.m., with participants meeting at the town pump at 10:45. Everyone is invited to join in the Funfest parade; kids should come dressed for the parade; families and neighbors are invited to decorate a vehicle, a trailer, a golf cart. Costume judging will be by age groups with prizes after parade.
Entries in the pie contest should be registered and dropped off 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Games for all ages will include minnow races and money in the haypile.
Car show registration begins at 8 a.m., or for more information, contact Greg Thill at 785-221-9024 or gat1956@gmail.com. Car show participants are invited join in on trunk or treat.
Kids crafts will be in Vassar Schoolhouse, including painting pumpkins, cookie decorating and more. Also in the school will be a silent auction and raffle for prizes.
Concessions will be offered including burgers, chili and homemade pie! Biscuits and gravy available at 8 a.m.
For more information, call Sherri at 785-249-6961.
