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CHICAGO’S FALL FESTIVAL: a week long autumn celebration !! — 🎃

throw your hands up if you love the autumn season as much as we do ?? if you raised your hand, you’re in luck !! the city of chicago is bringing a full week of fun && festive autumn themed activities to the malnati, with a 5-day celebration filled with rides, games, food, and so much more !! we’re all about welcoming in the new season, so the malnati has allowed the city to block off a nearby street for a fall festival. throughout the week, you’ll be able to experience things like apple bobbing, pumpkin carving, corn mazes, hay rides, firepits && s’mores, face painting, arts && crafts, farm animals, plus a whole lot more !! we’ll be having a few contests throughout the week, too, so be prepared to put your game faces on as well. don’t miss out on the rides, carousels, rollercoasters, and the big ferris wheel !! and there’ll be food galore, from cooks all over the city, who’ll offer their products && goods from their restaurants for you to try out. we’ll also have junk food alley, where you’ll be able to dish out on all of your guilty pleasures. there will also be plenty of games to play such as haystack scavenger hunts, cake walks, and tractor races. like all good fall festivals, we’ll also be having a small petting zoo !! the workers of the pet daycare at the malnati will be looking over various farm animals, so be sure to visit their area at the festival !! this week is bound to be tons of fun, so be sure come out && celebrate the new season with us !!

this event is brought to you by the one and only ashley @safiya-hensen !!

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EXTENDED INFORMATION:

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

monday 5th: fall parade && suite decorating -- we’ll be kicking off the week with some fall-tastic goodness !! the guests && staff of the malnati will be participating in the city’s fall parade !! show up in your best fall outfit to represent the malnati && show the city how we do the fall season. be sure to wear your best scarves, hats, and flannels. pets are permitted to come along for the parade, so deck them out as well in their best costumes && attire for the fall !! along with that, we’ll be starting the fall && spoopy season with a bang at the malnati !! this means that we’ll be holding a suite decorating contest !! if you live with other people, talk to your roommates about how you’d like to decorate your suite !! and if you live alone, come up with ideas yourself for how you’d like to decorate your suite for the season. there’s no right or wrong way to decorate your suites, but we’ll be picking three winners based on three things: best on theme with halloween (spookiness, fake blood, etc.), best movie related theme (beetlejuice, hocus pocus, etc.), best general fall theme (leaves, pumpkins, etc.) !! remember: the more, the better !! we can’t wait to see what you guys come up with !!

muses can post a moodboard of their suites that they have decorated to enter into a raffle to win an additional 25 points ( tag malnatism ) !!

tuesday 6th: food lovers unite -- we’ve got such a good range of things happening around the festival, and there’s something super fun going on this day. we’re all about food here at the malnati, so when you’re tired out from riding all the rides or playing the games, grab yourself a bite to eat with junk food alley or make something using ingredients from the farmer’s market !! the kitchen at the malnati will be offering classes to cook some of your favorite fall related meals such as mac && cheese or butternut squash soup !! many food trucks will be offering a wide variety of pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon everything -- muffins, cookies, breads, as well as pretty much every hot beverage you could imagine. wine tasting && a beer tent will be set up by a local winery && brewery, as well. along with that, we’ll be hosting our annual pie eating contest which means that you’ll be able to participate in shoving your face in a various pies for charity. winner gets their a donation in their name to a charity of their choice, which means it’s a win-win for everyone !! if a pie eating contest isn’t your thing, don’t worry !! they’ll also be hosting a bake sale where you’ll be able to buy or sell tasty treats for charity.

wednesday 7th: a fall 5k -- looking to burn off all that you ate yesterday ?? we’ve got you covered !! whether you’re a super avid runner or someone who just wants to get active, come join us for a 5k around the city !! the course will primarily happen at one of the city’s parks, where you’ll be able to enjoy the fallen leaves && all the colors of the autumn season as you run or walk. as you follow the course, you’ll be able to enjoy some pumpkin bread && some apple cider to keep you moving. make sure you have your best running shoes && most lightweight clothes for the long haul !! when we’re all finished with 5k, we’ll gather on the lush greens of the park for a picnic. after doing a long course with everyone in town, it’s kind of nice to just spend an afternoon relaxing. the malnati will be providing some food such as pumpkin pasta && loaded chili, and we’ll be spreading out picnic blankets && making a buffet-style arrangement of foods && drinks that are brought along.

thursday 8th (discord event): malnati meets farm -- chicago is finally welcoming autumn with both hands && it’ll be warm enough for us to spend a great, cozy day outside, with homemade food, warm drinks, and great company. to keep with the spirit of community, we’ll be traveling outside of the city to a little farm kept up by betty jo && james smith. their farm offers a variety of things to do, which means you’ll be able to do plenty of fall things while you’re there !! you can go apple picking in their orchard or pick a pumpkin to carve in their patch. you’re more than welcome to take a regular hay ride… or get a little spooky with one of their haunted options after dark. jump into the corn maze && see if you can find your way out, or hang out in the pumpkin carving station to see what you can make. betty jo herself will also be offering some baking lessons, so you’ll be able to use what you’ve picked. we’ll be spending the night at their little farm, so make sure to take advantage of everything their farm has to offer !!

friday 9th: flannel fling -- and since we stayed the night at the farm, we’ll be closing out our fall celebration with a flannel fling !! with all of the locally grown food from the farm && the farmer’s market featured at the festival, how better to celebrate than to have a fall themed potluck dinner ?? the smith’s have allowed us to use their kitchen yet again to create an assortment of dishes that’ll make any thanksgiving dinner jealous. whether it’s scarfing down a pot roast, snacking on some sandwiches, or nibbling on fresh vegetables as you spend time with friends or family, it’s the perfect way to wind down from a busy week && welcome in the season where everything changes colors. join the smith’s in their barn where they’ll be hosting the flannel fling. all that we ask is you bring along a dish (maybe some drinks??) && a smile. after you eat && drink, you’ll dance to your heart’s content, take in the music, and watch the night sky light up with a good ol’ bonfire at the end of the evening. the attire is flannels && boots, so be sure to stay on theme with the night && show up in your best get-up for the night.

muses can post the outfits that they plan on wearing to the flannel fling to enter into a raffle to win an additional 25 points ( tag malnatism ) !!

WHAT’S AT THE FESTIVAL ALL WEEK:

we’ve got plenty of autumn related activities for everyone to do at the fall festival && we’re excited to share what’ll be around the fair all five days. enjoy the upcoming week by spending time with friends, family, co-workers, strangers, pets... whatever you would like to do for five solid days of just enjoying the hell out of our autumn season !! starting on monday the 5th && running through friday the 9th, join us for this year's fall festival !!

to eat and drink: junk food alley will have all your favorite such as elephant ears, spiral spuds, fried desserts, and so much more !! you’ll also be able to grab fall favorites such as soup, mac && cheese, and more around the festival at certain vendors. there’ll be lots of meals involving apples && pumpkins, too !! you’ll also find a lot of drinks involving the flavor of apples, cinnamon, and pumpkin. even though alcohol beverages aren’t allowed throughout the grounds of the festival, you can take home an apple sangria to go && a cinnamon flavored beer to try out !! and don’t forget to grab some baked goods from the vendors that offer them !!

to see and do: petting zoo, craft fair, niche shop vendors, face painting, farmer’s market, pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, apple bedazzling, candle making, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, photobooths, flower arrangements, cooking && baking classes, bounce houses.

to ride: tractor races, bumper cars, ferris wheel, carousel, the zipper, 1001 notches, wipeout, fun slide, bumper cars, the carousel, fireball, gravitron, the round up, the swings, etc.

to play: mini golf, haystack scavenger hunt, dunk tank, cake walk, balloon games, ping pong games, duck pond, ring toss, obstacle courses, corn pit, horseshoes, musical chairs, etc.

where: this event is going to be held on the dash and you can write starters for any of the locations / days at any points in time !! you don’t have to follow the festival schedule when it comes to writing starters, it’s just for general logistics of the festival !! and there will be a discord event that’ll be on thursday the 8th, at 6 pm EST. please post any open starters, text messages, snapchats, etc. in the starter tag ( malnatistarters ) !!

when: monday, october 5th until friday, october 9th !! this is a week long event irl and in rp time !!

discord event: THURSDAY the 8th @ 6PM EST : malnati meets farm !! : this event will take place on a separate discord server that we will be sending out the link to starting on thursday @ 5:30 pm EST for those who would like to join !! the malnati has decided on a spontaneous road trip to a very fun location that’s settled right outside the city, smith’s farm, a little apple orchard && pumpkin patch, with a farm that offers up plenty of activities to get your fall on. the house the couple stays in also serves as a bed && breakfast, which will allow us to stay the night so we can fully enjoy everything the farm has to offer. they’ve allowed us to rent out the farm for two entire days, which leaves us free reign of the entire property. below’s a little list of what their farm has to offer && what you’ll be able to do while you’re there !!

apple picking: it’s the time of the year again, where you’re able to make all the apple related dishes you want && you won’t be judged. the smith’s have open their doors to let us into their apple orchards to enjoy a wonderful day && learn all about this amazing fruit you can do so much with. you’ll also be able to try && taste juice, cider, different dishes && pies -- all made with apples, and all homemade by betty jo herself !! visit the orchard side of the farm for a day of fun picking apples, trying apple-flavored everything, and just helping to get things ready for the season. there will be apple bobbing, apple foods, apple drinks, apple carving, apple related games, and of course... pick your own apples !!

pumpkin picking: everybody loves pumpkins, right ?? they’re just a truly incredible, reminiscent scent that takes everyone back to their childhood, when pumpkin carving was a family event !! you’ll be able to take a wagon ride around the pumpkin patch to pick your favorite pumpkins to carve && take home. pre-picked pumpkins are also an option if you don’t feel like going out to the field. they’ve got mums, winter squashes, indian corn, corn stocks, and gourds available, too !! betty jo && james have set up an arts && crafts station where you’ll be able to take the pumpkin of your choosing && carve it any way you want. you’ll also be able to decorate apples, create your own halloween decorations, or paint your face && pumpkin with the paint they’ve allowed us to use. you can cut flowers && build your own flower bouquet, too !! find your inner child again with this activity !!

muses can post their pumpkins that they carved or painted to enter into a raffle to win an additional 25 points ( tag malnatism ) !!

corn maze: there’s nothing better than a corn maze to find your way out of, is there ?? betty jo && james have hooked us up with their charlie brown corn maze, where you’ll be able to find your way out of. it’s not just any corn maze, though, there’s some twists to it !! there’s three check points located throughout the maze where you’re able to check in with the workers && know if you’re on the right track. the first check point is a candy station where you’ll be able to stock up on a bag of candy while you roam through the maze. the second check point is a hidden bar where you’re able to take a break && try out some fall themed wines && beers. you’ll be able to take a sample of whatever you liked with you out of the maze, so be sure to try out something while you’re there !! the last checkpoint is a photobooth to prove that you made it out of the maze... alive. kidding, kidding. this maze is mostly innocent !! however, once the sun goes down, it starts to get a bit more spooky. be sure to bring a flashlight with you just in case you don’t get done before the moon arrives !!

hayrides: led by james himself, you’ll be able to go through the farm on a tractor drawn hayride. if you are up for a relaxing evening under the stars in the country, then this is the attraction for you !! the tractor will take you on an hour hayride through the farm. it is extremely peaceful && the night lit sky will make the experience worthwhile. but beware, once the sun says goodnight, lurkers from nearby come out to play. some will follow you, others will try to take you back to the woods with them, but rest assured, all of them will make sure you scream like a child.

bonfire: as always, there’s nothing better on a fall night than a bonfire !! the smith’s have a world class firepit that’s able to grow tall once it’s sparked. once the sun goes down, they’ll be bringing you the first campfire of the fall season !! you’ll be able to make corn on the cob, hot dogs, homemade donuts, and of course, s’mores !! exchange ghost stories by the fire or sing some halloween songs while you sit under the flames. end the night with memories you won’t forget !!

activities to do: apple orchard, pumpkin patch, hay rides (haunted or not) around the farm led by james, farm tours, milk the cow, pumpkin carving && painting, scarecrow stuffing, cooking or baking classes taught by betty jo, barrel rolling, straw mountain, pumpkin checkers, corn hole, pumpkin bowling, apple toss, zombie paintball, tube slide, giant corn box, petting zoo, photo props, apple canon, hay forts, and more !!

to eat and drink: if you find yourself getting hungry during the day or night, their barn has a small restaurant && bakery located within it where you’ll able to grab something to eat. the burgers are hot && juicy -- pile on the condiments && take a big bite !! try a grilled hot dog or a pulled pork bbq sandwich. they’ve also got plenty of veggie options, too !! more refreshments include cider, fresh farm-made warm donuts (coated in cinnamon sugar, sprinkles, or glaze), chocolate covered rice kripsie treats, pumpkin cookies, soda, cotton candy, apple cider slushies, popcorn, caramel corn, and other snacks !! they’ve also got a farmer’s market with fresh produce available if you’d like to make your own food.

ooc: threads can be posted starting at midnight EST monday into friday and we will end them on 11:59 pm EST on friday 9th. event threads can be continued to finish them up after the 9th, but no new threads should be started. as always, you can do non-event threads during the week if you would like !! and you never have to participate in events or any au weeks that we do in the future ( not that this is an au event, but you know !! ) if you would prefer not to !!

etc: anything related to the event such as social media posts, ootd, playlists, moodboards can be posted !! if you want to further your plots and character development, this will be the time to do so !! if anyone has any q’s, please direct them our way !!

#malnatievents #happy fall y'all!!

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