Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest draws 10,000 people

CLARKESVILLE – Habersham County’s largest annual free event grew by some 3,000 people this year.

The Habersham E-9-1-1 Children’s Fun Fest, held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Habersham County Fairgrounds outside Clarkesville, drew more than 10,000 people to collect candy and safety materials, and to learn more about public safety and community organizations.

Each year, the pre-Halloween event grows and encompasses more of the fairgrounds, with vehicles and demonstrations located both inside and outside the facility’s pavilions.

“We would like to thank all of our public safety family, not only from here in Habersham but from all over the state of Georgia, for your effort and participation in the 13^th-annual Habersham E-9-1-1 Children’s Fun Fest,” a social media acknowledgment reads. “This event is a true testimony of our great community.”

Georgia State Patrol Post 7 in Toccoa displays a restored GSP Mustang during the Children's Fun Fest.

Employees of Stoney's Family Restaurant in Clarkesville assist Clarkesville Police Department with refreshments at the department's booth at the Children's Fun Fest.

Face painting is a part of the annual Children's Fun Fest.

Fog pours from the back of the Clarkesville Police Department Mobile Ghost Containment Unit during the Children's Fun Fest.

Habersham Electric Membership Corp. employees conduct an electrical safety demonstration for those attending the Children's Fun Fest.

Fun Fest visitors check out Habersham County-based AirLife Georgia 2.

Families make their way past the booths at the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest.

Visitors to the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest check out a Hall County rescue truck.

A child nears the top of the climbing wall operated by Habersham Search and Rescue during the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest.

Families attending the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest get a look at a military vehicle.

Officers and employees of Demorest and Cornelia police departments visit with families outside the pavilion during Thursday's 13th-annual Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest.

Children fill the dance floor at the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest.

Willie Mae Crocker, left, of Habersham Hardware in Cornelia passes out candy to children during the Fun Fest.

Pluggie the robot is shown in front of a Baldwin Fire Department truck.

Wrestling is one form of entertainment at the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest.

Habersham County Sheriff's Office K9 Ador and Deputy Jason East prepare to conduct a demonstration during the Children's Fun Fest.

Habersham County Clerk of Court David Wall, second from right, talks with Sr. Trooper John Crawford of Georgia State Patrol Post 7 in Toccoa at the clerk of court's booth at the Children's Fun Fest.

Those waiting to enter the pavilion visit the Alto Police Department booth.

Families line up to enter the pavilion at the Habersham County Fairgrounds during the 13th-annual Children's Fun Fest.

Children check out Cornelia Police Department's armored vehicle.

Families check out a monster truck and other specialty vehicles during the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest.

Some of the 10,000 people attending the Children's Fun Fest make their way through booths in the pavilion.

Families move between pavilions during the Habersham E-9-1-1 Children's Fun Fest.

Families make their way through the pavilion during the Children's Fun Fest.

Johnny Irvin of Habersham County Emergency Services begins a fire safety presentation during the Children's Fun Fest.

Demorest Fire Department personnel conduct a demonstration stressing the importance of sleeping with closed bedroom doors.

Stephanie Walker of the Habersham County School System Transportation Department shows families a school bus during the 13th-annual Children's Fun Fest.

Families line up to view the AirLife Georgia 2 medical helicopter that now is based at the Habersham County Airport.

Deputy Brandon Holcomb of the Habersham County Sheriff's Office HEAT Unit passes out candy at one of two demonstrations provided by the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

Cornelia Fire Department utilizes its safety house to teach the importance of home safety.

Census workers welcome families at their booth during the Children's Fun Fest.

Tallulah Falls Police Chief Tonya Elrod prepares to welcome children to the department's booth at Children's Fun Fest.

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