WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Polk State College will be hosting the return of its annual FallFest after a two-year hiatus related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school announced Wednesday.

Over 100 local businesses and college clubs will set up booths all throughout the Winter Haven campus with seasonal and homemade arts, crafts, and products.

"This is an event the community has looked forward to every year," said Nancy Lozell, Program Manager for The Arts at Polk State in a statement. "There's always such a wide variety of arts, crafts, and things to do."

The event is free and open to the public with family-friendly activities such as games, haunted houses, bounce houses, shows, and presentations from local law enforcement and EMS. Polk State College clubs and athletics programs will also participate in to raise money for their organizations by hosting different activities and food sales.

All proceeds will go to the Polk State College Foundation to benefit the school's students.

FallFest will be held on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.