Fall Festival at Sardis Road’s Church of God

By: Gail Conner

On: October 23, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

Saturday, October 26

31 Sardis Road

FREE ADMISSION

Trunk or Treat, Costume Contest

Cake Walk, Corn Hole, Bounce House

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