Fall Festival is a 'Blast from the Past'

Get blasted to the past this weekend with a fall festival at a local church.

is hosting a fall festival all weekend long, here in Santee. The fall fun begins tonight at 5 p.m. and goes through Sunday. The theme of the festival is “Blast from the Past on Route 66” and promises music from the 50s and 70s.

There will be food, including a BBQ dinner and international fare, and a beer garden for adults looking to wind down and have a good time. The kid can stay entertained with craft and book booths, horticulturists can drool over the plant booth and people who love adrenaline can participate in the live auction.

After paying a visit to the beer garden, head over to the karaoke stage for some singing and entertainment. Saturday night features "The Legends" with Howard Blank from the “Outsiders.”

The weekend’s schedule is as follows:

• Friday: 5:30-10 p.m.
• Saturday: noon-10:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Pack up the family and head over to Guardian Angels Church, located on 9310 Dalehurst Rd., for this free event.