Fall FunFest ’26 A free night out. No catch.

Saturday, October 24 • 5–8pm

Ohio State has a bye weekend, so you do too. Bring the kids, bring the neighbors, and come eat, play, and enjoy a fall evening with us at Living Word in Galena.

How it works Location & details

One evening. Zero cost. All yours.

Every year we throw a party for our neighbors, and every year it gets a little bigger. Fall FunFest is a free night out for families across Galena, Sunbury, and the Big Walnut area: dinner from a lineup of food trucks, live music, a petting zoo, bounce houses, axe throwing, and a whole field full of things to do.

You don’t need to be a member. You don’t need to be a churchgoer. You don’t need to bring a dime. You just need to show up.

We believe Jesus turns strangers into family. FunFest is one of our favorite ways to start.

Dinner’s on us Four food trucks plus Kona Ice. One free meal for every guest.

Pick up your food ticket at the welcome tent, then choose any truck on the lot. Every person who walks in gets one free meal plus a free Kona Ice, no strings attached.

Tacomania Street tacos and more
Kat’s Kraft BBQ Smoked meats, done right
Dan’s Deli Sandwiches and deli classics
The Grateful Griddle An assortment of hamburger options
Kona Ice Free shaved ice for every guest

Each guest receives one meal ticket and one Kona Ice ticket at the welcome tent. Food is first come, first served while supplies last, so come early and come hungry.

Something for every age

From toddlers to grandparents, there’s a reason to stick around all three hours.

Petting zoo

Picture Perfect Ranch brings the animals to us. Little hands, gentle critters, big smiles.

Bounce houses

Multiple inflatables, all evening long. Wear socks.

Axe throwing truck

Real axes, real targets, real bragging rights. For the grown-ups.

Face painting

Tigers, butterflies, and many other options for the kids to enjoy.

Balloon artists

Swords, dogs, hats, and crowns, twisted to order.

Photo booth

The Columbus Photo Booth Company is here to capture the night. Grab the props, grab your people, take one home.

The Scally Brothers, live in concert

Back by popular demand. Bring a lawn chair, grab your dinner, and settle in for a live set from one of Ohio’s favorite bands.

How it works

It’s simple, but it does go in order.

Come in through the main entry tentEveryone enters through the welcome tent. That’s where the night starts.
Pick up your ticketsEach person gets one free meal ticket and one free Kona Ice ticket. Hang on to them.
Eat, play, and stay a whileTrade your ticket at any truck, then hit the animals, the bounce houses, the axes, and the concert. Stay until 8.

Bring a can. Feed a neighbor.

FunFest is free, but if you’d like to give something back, we’d love for you to bring non-perishable food items with you. Drop them at the welcome tent on your way in.

Everything collected goes directly to Big Walnut Friends Who Share, our local food pantry, to help families in our community who are going through a hard season. Last year our neighbors showed up in a big way. Let’s do it again.

Our goal is to collect over 5000 items this year for Big Walnut Friends Who Share!

The details

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:00–8:00pm
Where: Living Word Lutheran Church
7539 Dustin Road, Galena, OH 43021
Cost: Free. Food, Kona Ice, and every activity.
Parking: On-site parking with volunteers directing traffic.
Weather: Dress for an October evening outdoors and bring a lawn chair for the concert.
Questions: Email the Office or 740.965.3335

See you October 24.

Mark the calendar, tell a neighbor, and come hungry. We’ll have a plate waiting for you.

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