SHELBY PEARCE
Collins
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Collins Bus team and their families gathered for a fun-filled afternoon at the company's 2nd annual Fall Festival last weekend.
The event was packed with excitement for everyone, including bounce houses from Sugar Sweet Bounce Houses, face painting, balloon animals, yard games, pumpkin painting, and a petting zoo!
Stretch’s BBQ pork and chicken was provided, and Collins employees competed for bragging rights in the first-ever Chili Cook-Off. Those who entered the chili contest had their chili sampled and voted on by the crowd.
There was a winner for Best Heat and Best Flavor, which featured choice prizes from Smith’s Market and Jackson Meat.
Official Collins guides provided plant tours so families could get a glimpse of world-class bus manufacturing.
Collins would like to thank the South Hutch Fire and Police Departments along with the Reno County Sheriff Department, who brought their emergency vehicles to display.
They would also like to thank our event sponsors IMMI, Fastenal, and Mel Hambelton Ford, as well as Redemption Animal Rescue for bringing adoptable pets for the team to meet.