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🍂 Harvest of Hope Community Festival 🍂A day of family fun with a purpose!
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Friends of Olivia Hope & Belonging Center
241 Old Marion Junction Rd.
Selma, AL 36701
Hosted by Friends of Olivia in partnership with Potters Station Volunteer Fire Department
❤️ Two Organizations. One Community. Endless Hope.
💙 About Friends of Olivia
Friends of Olivia is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities, resources, and inclusive experiences for individuals with disabilities and their families throughout rural Alabama.
Our mission is simple: to build a community where everyone belongs. Through family events, respite programs, advocacy, community partnerships, and our future Hope & Belonging Center, we’re working to create a place where individuals of all abilities are welcomed, supported, and celebrated.
Every dollar raised through this festival helps us continue building hope, belonging, and inclusion right here in our community.
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🌟 Three Featured Events
🚗 Horsepower for Hope Show & Shine
Bring your classic car, truck, Jeep, motorcycle, or specialty vehicle for a fun day of friendly competition.
✔️ $25 Vehicle Entry Donation
🏆 Multiple Award Categories
❤️ People’s Choice Award
🚘 Dash Plaques for Participants
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🔥 Big Smoke for Hope Rib Cook-Off
Think your BBQ is the best around?
Gather your team and compete for cash prizes, bragging rights, and the title of Big Smoke Champion!
🥩 $100 Team Entry
Competition ribs are provided by the event.
🏆 Cash Prizes
🏅 People’s Choice Champion
Not competing?
🍖 Purchase a $10 People’s Choice Tasting Pass and sample ribs from participating teams (while supplies last) before voting for your favorite!
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🎉 Festival Fun for Everyone
Spend the day enjoying:
🛍️ Local Vendors & Shopping
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎈 Giant Inflatable Slide
🎲 Games & Activities
🎵 Live DJ Entertainment
🎁 Silent Auction
🤝 Community Resource Village
🍔 Food & Sweet Treats Available for Purchase
💙 Sensory Calm-Down Space Available
We want everyone to feel welcome. A designated sensory calm-down space will be available throughout the festival for anyone who needs a quiet place to take a break and recharge.
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🎉 Admission is FREE!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day making memories while supporting two organizations committed to strengthening our community.
Whether you’re entering the car show, competing in the rib cook-off, shopping with vendors, or simply enjoying the activities, your participation helps us continue creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
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📋 Want to Participate?
🚗 Horsepower for Hope Show & Shine
Vehicle Entry: $25 Donation
🔥 Big Smoke for Hope Rib Cook-Off
Team Entry: $100
🛍️ Vendor Applications Are Still Open!
Vendor spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-paid, first-confirmed basis once approved.
Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and join us for an unforgettable day of fun, food, community, and hope.
Together, we’re building something bigger than a festival—we’re building a more inclusive community for everyone. 💙🍂
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241 Old Marion Junction Rd Selma AL, 241 Old Marion Juncton Rd, Selma, AL 36701-6816, United States
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