14th Annual September Saturdays Festival

            The 14^th annual September Saturdays Festival will be held Saturdays, September 17^th and 24^th on the grounds of the Douglas County Courthouse, and non-food vendor/exhibitor registration is now open.  Over 100 vendors and exhibitors are anticipated for the largest annual festival in Douglas County.  An estimated 40,000 people are anticipated to attend the Festival over the two Saturdays.  The sole purpose of the Festival is to bring our community closer together.
 
            Saturday, September 17^th, is Family Day + School Expo + Industry/Manufacturer Job Info Fair.  Family Day recognizes everyone who makes up the Douglas County Family, and presents an opportunity to meet and greet old friends and make new ones.  Family Day will also include booths from every school of the Douglas County School System that wishes to participate so that they can show off their school programs.  Industries and manufacturers will host job information booths at the festival so that visitors can learn of employment opportunities.  There will be an outdoor movie on Family Day at 8 p.m.