UFO PRESENTS
Red’s Fall Fest
October 27th from 3-8pm at Red’s Farm Preserve
LIVE MUSIC | CRAFT WORKSHOPS | PUMPKIN PATCH | FOOD & FUN!
Join us for the inaugural Red’s Fall Fest, an autumnal celebration bringing the community together and honoring the life and legacy of our founder, Brian “Farmer Red” Harrison (d. October 7, 2022). We will gather to celebrate the preservation of Red’s Farm, enjoy live music and activities, and support local businesses and artisans.
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Families are welcome to picnic on the green. Come dressed in your spookiest Halloween costume and carve a pumpkin while you’re here!
RSVP for Craft Workshops
Apply for the Vendor Market
Local artisans, businesses, and makers who sell handmade items of their own design are welcome to apply for the festival, as are food and beverage vendors. Applications are due by October 25th, 2024.
Sponsor Red’s Fall Fest
We welcome sponsors from the local community to help bring this event and our mission to life! Explore our sponsorship guide and tiers at the link below. Applications are due by October 25th, 2024.
Volunteer at the Event
We are looking for volunteers to help us with event tasks like set-up, vendor check-in, food and beverage servers, activity coordinators, and more. Please apply to volunteer for the event by October 25th, 2024.
Getting to Red’s Fall Fest
Red’s Farm Preserve can be accessed via a gate at the end of Mercer Street SE off Woodland Avenue or Naomi Street SE off Ormewood Avenue. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood–do NOT park on Mercer St or Naomi St. Walking to the event is encouraged!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please email us here: ufoatlanta.org/contact
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Red's Fall Fest will be held on Sunday October 27th from 3-8pm EST and Red's Farm Preserve, formerly known as Urban Farm in Ormewood.
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Please walk or bike to the farm as limited parking is available. Respect the neighbors and do not block driveways. Do not park on Naomi or Mercer Street. Street parking is available throughout the Ormewood Park neighborhood for folks who need it.
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Yes! We are here to celebrate with all of the families of Ormewood Park and will have activities for people of all ages.
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Yes, Red's Fall Fest is free to attend.
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Yes, families are encouraged to picnic on the green at the event. No outside grills, tents, or other equipment may be brought into the space.
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Well behaved dogs that are well socialized are permitted to attend but must be leashed at all times.
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We will celebrate rain or shine! Bring appropriate rain gear.
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Yes! We need our neighbors' support. Please apply to be a volunteer via this link.
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No, smoking is not allowed at this event or ever on the farm.
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A neighbor on Mercer has generously allowed folks to use their port a potty during the event. It is located just outside of the farm near the Mercer gate.
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Yes, you can wash your hands at the sink at the well house or greenhouse.
IN HONOR & MEMORY OF OUR FOUNDER
Brian “Red” Harrison
Early on in the 30 years of creating UFO, Farmer Red invited our local community to enjoy his greenspace for gardening, picking fruit, walking to and from school, walking dogs, and playing in the creek. Farmer Red was a great supporter of neighborhood issues and community decision-making. He spent much of his time engaging with and supporting the local community by patroning businesses, hosting bonfires and garden parties, and saying hello to anyone who walked by.
Since Red’s passing on October 7th, 2022, his family and neighbors have come together to protect his vision for the farm. In the fall of 2023, The Conservation Fund purchased the entirety of the farm to enable final ownership of the property to City of Atlanta as a public park, to be named Red’s Farm Preserve.
About Urban Farm in Ormewood, Inc.
Urban Farm in Ormewood, Inc. is a newly incorporated non-profit organization led by Ormewood Park community members. We are dedicated to stewarding our vibrant urban greenspace and supporting the health and well-being of our local Atlanta community by cultivating a space for wildlife conservation, regenerative gardening, and nature education.
Honoring Brian “Farmer Red” Harrison's vision and legacy, we preserve a thriving, interconnected ecosystem where people and nature flourish together. Soon, we will partner with the City of Atlanta as the conservancy group and Friends of the Park representatives to preserve and maintain the space, as well as advocate for the needs of our Ormewood Park community.
