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The Babinski Foundation Fall Festival & 10 Year Anniversary!

Saturday, September 12, 2026 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) (CDT)

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Join us as we celebrate a decade of rescue! Our 5th annual Fall Festival takes place on September 12th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. In honor of our shelter’s 10th anniversary, this year’s event is bigger and better than ever. Check out the lineup below:

Fitness for the Animals (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Kick off the morning with the 5K Wilderness Trek, hosted by Nisswa Anytime Fitness. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM for a 9:00 AM start. Prefer a slower pace? Join Treff Brock with Guiding Elements Yoga and some of our adorable shelter pups for Puppy Yoga at 9:00 AM. Stay tuned for registration details!

Free Pancake Breakfast (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Not a runner? No problem. If pancakes are more your speed, join us for a free breakfast hosted by our local Police Chiefs and Sheriffs.

All-Day Festival Fun (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
We’re bringing back the classics and adding exciting new traditions! Enjoy a Food Truck Festival (this year's lineup is crazy!), expanded carnival games, hayrides, and family friendly activities. Browse our massive Craft Fair, Farmers Market, and a Flea Market packed with unique finds.

New this year: Win Big! To celebrate 10 years of operation, we’re hosting a $10,000 Raffle, a Duck Derby, Pull-tabs, Bingo, and a massive Balloon Drop with over $2,000 in prizes. Plus, don’t miss the Fireman Fashion Show, where local heroes will strut their stuff alongside shelter animals to help them find forever homes!

Many activities are free, including the scavenger hunt, petting zoo, corn pit, and bounce house. Low-fee tickets are available for pony rides, pumpkin decorating, hair styling, face painting, potato target shooting, and more!