Kick-off the school year: NICC hosting Fall Fest celebration on Sept. 5.

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Entertainment includes the stunt comedian and entertainer Wacky Chad, who performed on the hit show “American’s Got Talent” twice and at the Superbowl. For more than a decade, he has made thousands of people laugh at schools, fairs, festivals, theaters, colleges and universities all over the world.

CALMAR— Bring the whole family to a night of fun, entertainment and community at Northeast Iowa Community College’s Fall Fest on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5 – 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy music, inflatables, rides and carnival games for kids of all ages.

The evening’s events include the Lions Train, National Guard Rock Wall, five inflatable rides for kids, dunk tank and much more. Gundersen Health System's new emergency medical helicopter will also make an appearance on campus from 5 – 6:15 p.m. The GundersenAIR craft features the latest technology to increase patient and crew safety.

KVIK-FM will be on campus from 5 – 7 p.m. for the station’s 2019 Great Giveaway promotion. Fall Fest attendees may sign up during the event to qualify for prizes, including a new Polaris Ranger, a two-year lease of a Ford, Chevrolet or Ram pickup truck, a $4,000 credit toward a new roof from Jake's Roofing and a $2,500 Car Care Package.

The Fall Fest dinner will be pork loin/pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, bars, root beer and water. Cotton Candy, Kettle Korn and Moo Mobile Ice Cream will be available to purchase.

Entertainment includes the stunt comedian and entertainer Wacky Chad, who performed on the hit show “American’s Got Talent” twice and at the Superbowl. For more than a decade, he has made thousands of people laugh at schools, fairs, festivals, theaters, colleges and universities all over the world. He has been voted as a fan favorite for his mix of hilarious stand up comedy, unusual tricks and stunts.

Cost for Fall Fest is by free-will donation. Tickets are available for purchase for 25 cents each, and most activities require only one or two tickets. The activities and meal will be located in the center of campus with parking available nearby.

NICC is hosting this event along with support from area businesses and organizations. For more information, visit www.nicc.edu/fallfest.