City of Fallon Newsletter

Produce and fresh fruit does not get any more authentically Fallon than at Lattin Farms, a fifth-generation Lahontan Valley business with a big reputation for everything from full-flavored red raspberries and cantaloupes to home-baked goods and jams.

But each fall Lattin Farms becomes more than a source of good fruit and produce. Hay rides, a legendary corn maze, a pumpkin patch, cow trains and pick-your-own-produce are only a few of Lattin Farm’s Fall Festival offerings each October that make the farm an annual autumn tradition for Fallon families.

The Fall Festival events are held each Saturday in October, and are a perfect place to pick up pumpkins for Halloween, or take the kids out to enjoy the most memorable moments of fall.

Founded in 1860, Lattin Farms has a long history and a deep tradition of providing first-rate agriculture from Fallon’s fertile soil. Many local restaurants use Lattin Farm’s fresh fruits and vegetables in their recipes. And for many Fallon residents, a trip to the farm’s fall festival is an annual autumn rite of passage.

For more information on Lattin Farms’ Fall Festival, go to www.lattinfarms.com/events/fallfestival.html. If you know a business that would be a great candidate for the business spotlight please
email cityoffallon@gmail.com.

The Fallon Police Department has designated Saturday, October 29th from 6-8 p.m., as the official trick-or-treating times.
~ Please, drive carefully and watch for trick-or-treaters! ~
The Downtown Merchants Association’s free “Historic Maine Street Spooktacular” is from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy the pumpkin decorating contest, costume parade, story telling, and candy!

For the second year in a row, Fallon is rolling out the welcome mat for thousands of youth football players, coaches, families and fans.

On August 13, the Sierra Youth Football League Experience (SYFL) will come to town for the scrimmages and practices that mark the official start of the football season. We would like the SYFL Experience to be here every year, but it is contingent on board approval every two years.

“Fallon has a venue that meets all of our needs exceptionally well, and volunteers were outstanding last year. We received so many positive comments about the way the Fallon community supported the event,” said Jill Whitbeck, cheer director for SYFL.

Whitbeck said the city’s traffic management, well-organized parking and multiple cooling stations made the event go off without a hitch.

This year, Fallon is doing even more for the SYFL Experience. As attendees arrive on Friday night they will be greeted by Experience Fallon, an event showcasing food from local restaurants and offerings from local businesses. SYFL Experience members will also have free access to the community pool, and outdoor activities like a rock climbing wall, bounce house, football games and prizes, and DJ music at Oats Park.

“SYFL Experience attendees won’t have to go hunting for the best of Fallon,” said Rick Gray, executive director of the Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority. “Experience Fallon puts it all right in front of them, allowing them to sample the fine food, produce and shopping that defines our business community.”

The August 12 Experience Fallon event is open to any local business that wants to have a booth, and local residents are encouraged to attend and rediscover their local restaurant and business community. Contact the Fallon Tourism Office, (775) 423-4556, for additional information.