Autumnfest is off and running

October 6, 2012

Tom Duga, of Pittsfield, gets ready to enjoy his blooming onion and other delicious food items during Autumnfest 2012 at Woonsocket's WW II Veterans Memorial Park Saturday. (Photo/Ernest A. Brown)

The official Woonsocket fall festival, known as Autumnfest, in it's 34th year, officially begins today with a host of events including the ever-popular Kids Challenge 2012. The fun continues all weekend long with musical performances, all-day attractions, amusement rides, a kidsfest stage and Steve Smith and the Nakeds from 6:00-10:00 Saturday night. A fireworks display will be held at 9:00 p.m. Sunday night and the annual Autumnfest Parade will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday.