WHAT
8th Annual Fay Lake Festifall

Sunday, November 8th, 2026
1:00 to 5:00PM
Fay Lake Wilderness Park
HOST: Port St. John Community Foundation Volunteers
PSJ Community Foundation
PSJCF partners with businesses, churches, and schools to help make
Port St. John the family friendly community we all love.
Community Events
Red, White & Bags Corn-hole Tournament, PSJCF Golf Classic, TOIR, Fay Lake FestiFALL, Thunder Fun Run 5k, Christmas Parade and more to come!
Traditions
We love Port St. John! Our residents and businesses are proud of our community. We hope to help bring families together and start traditions.
Who
The Port St. John Community Foundation (PSJCF) is a public charity serving the residents and businesses of Port St. John and Brevard County. Established in 2019 by founders Andrew Procell, Tia Mahan (Atlantic Wire & Rigging and Ignite Athletics), and Randy Rodriguez (Realtor and HAPPENINGS magazine). The PSJCF is maintained by dedicated community volunteers. The Port St. John Community Foundation in partnership with our generous sponsors, are building resources that serve our community.
Community events held throughout the year are supported by fundraisers and donations from businesses and residents. Everyone is welcome to participate in events and meetings. Our vision is to bring the community of Port St. John together for growth, success, and to enhance the well-being of present and future generations.
The foundation is looking for students to volunteer for our events for hours towards their Bright Future Scholarships.
If you would like to stay informed or become a volunteer SIGN UP HERE!

Events hosted by the PSJ Community Foundation include, but are not limited to:
Thunder Fun Run 5-K-Postponed (Spring)
Red, White and Bags Cornhole Tournament-Looking for Coordinator (Spring)
TOIR Golf Classic (Spring)
Thunder Over the Indian River & BBQ Competition (Summer)
Fay Lake FestiFALL & Chili Cook-Off (Fall)
Port St John Christmas Parade (Winter)
For more information on these events, please visit our Events page.
Festifall SponsorSHIP
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Silver Sponsor
- $100 Donation
- Name on Social Media Mentions and Advertising (Facebook/Instagram)
- 2 PSJCF T-shirts
- 1 Port St. John~OPOLY Game
- 1 FestiFall Free Pass to any FestiFall paid options (Bounce Houses/Chili Cook-Off)
Gold Sponsor - $250 Donation
- Logo on Social Media Mentions and Advertising (Facebook/Instagram)
- 4 PSJCF T-shirts
- 2 Port St. John~OPOLY Games
- 2 FestiFall Free Passes to any FestiFall paid options (Bounce Houses/Chili Cook-Off)
- Platinum Sponsor
- $500 Donation
- Logo on Social Media Mentions and Advertising (Facebook/Instagram)
- 6 PSJCF T-shirts
- 4 Port St. John~OPOLY Games
- 4 FestiFall Free Passes to any FestiFall paid options (Bounce Houses/Chili Cook-Off)
If sponsorship includes logo please send a transparent .png file to: Admin@portstjohncommunityfoundation.com.

Receive all the benefits of our PLATINUM Event Sponsors for
EVERY Port St. John Community Foundation Event for the year.
$5,500.00 Investment in OUR COMMUNITY
A Savings of $750 ● $6,250 Value
COMMUNITY CHAMPION - $5,500
Please contact us for this Sponsorship.
CLICK FOR CONTACT INFO
For any questions please email us at admin@portstjohncommunityfoundation.com
Thank You Community Champion Sponsors!

8th Annual Chili Cook-off
RULES & INFORMATION

The Chili Cook-Off will set up west of the Lake View Pavilion at Fay Lake Wilderness Park on Sunday, November 8th from 2-3:30pm. Winners announced at 4:00pm. No entry fee. The first 10 entries received will be chosen to compete. Chili Cook-Off entries will be able to sample other entries for free.
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE:
• Participants will supply their own power, extension cords and 10x10 tent for individual serving with appropriate distancing for safety.
• Bring 1-4 crock pots (approximately 6-12 quarts) of Ready to Eat chili (as in hot, not cold or frozen)
• Serving utensils
• Condiments of your choice
We will provide tasting cups, utensils, napkins, beverages, and corn bread.
Fay Lake Park will have electric outlets for the chili cook-off entries.
1st Place Judges Award: $150 Cash, Chef’s Culinary Knife, 1st Place Trophy, 1st Place Winner Apron and acknowledged in HAPPENINGS, and on PortStJohnCommunityFoundation.com.
People’s Choice Award: $75 Cash, People’s Choice Award Apron, Trophy and acknowledged in HAPPENINGS, and on PortStJohnCommunityFoundation.com.
Bring your family and friends to cheer you on!
Tasting Tickets may be purchased in the pavilion. The tickets purchased will be used to vote for and determine the People's Choice winner. The PSJCF Chili Cook-Off Judges Team (TBA) will determine the 1st Place Judges Award.
Judges will be served first to make sure every entry will be judged by our judges, and then Peoples Choice tasting will begin at 1pm and end at 3:30 or until you run out of chili. Winner will be announced at 4:00pm.
Report to Tia Mahan at 12pm for set up instructions on event day.
ENTER THE CHILI COOK-OFF HERE!
8th Annual Fay Lake Festifall
We invite you to join us: Food/Business/Craft Vendor/Non-Profit/ Chili Cook-Off!
Please Read ALL Information before submitting your entry!
Fay Lake FestiFALL Vendor Pricing Food Vendor Tent 12'x 24' (max) $45
Food Truck Vendors $60
Non-Profit Organization $15
PSJCF Members/Volunteers receive a 50% discount when participating as a vendor in this event.
(Area size needed for complete set-up: dimensions must include tongue of trailer and if using propane)
Chili Cook-Off Tent 12'x12' (larger sizes must be approved)
** PLEASE NOTE: LIKE COTTAGE VENDORS & FOOD TRUCKS **
The PSJCF must consider the possibility of like vendors signing up. If there is a conflict of vendor types the first to apply and pay will be considered as first. We will contact that first vendor to see if they feel it would be a conflict with promoting their product. We realize many food vendors have like items but also work together without issues. We will contact all parties involved to work out an agreeable resolution. COI is to have the Port St. John Community Foundation and Brevard County Parks and Recreation listed.
• ALL Vendor sites will be assigned by PSJCF, on first-come, first serve basis.
• Payment must be made below for space to be reserved. Once payment is made you will be contacted to fill out the Registration Google Form.
• Food Truck Vendors Business License and COI must be received by November 1st. This does not apply to Cottage Vendors.<br>
• You must bring at least one fire extinguisher if you will be cooking on site.
POWER-No electricity or fuel will be provided to exhibitors. Exhibitors must provide their own power.
SET UP TIMES-Arrival times for set up will be sent to you by email a few days before the event. Please understand this event is all volunteer. We have to accommodate those who follow the assigned times before anyone arriving at the non scheduled time. The facility will be open the day of event for booth setup from 10:00am to 1:00pm. All booths must be set up 30 minutes prior to the event start time and must stay until the end of the event. Your booth must be free standing and stakes/guidelines must be within your site. Once a space is assigned to you, there are no changes in location permitted. You may drive to your location to unload/setup. If space allows, you will be able to leave your vehicle behind your booth.
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS - No space will be provided for political or campaign booths.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SEXUALLY GRAPHIC OR CRUDE GRAFFITI ARE TO BE SOLD OR DISPLAYED BY ANYONE. PSJCF reserves the right to refuse your display or distribution of items that are offensive or improper for children.
ENTER/SPONSOR PARADE
NOTICE:
Enter or Sponsor the 8th Annual Fay Lake FestiFall below.
Once your payment has been made you will recieve a link to fill out and submit your FestiFall Entry Form.
PayPal, Debit or Credit Card may be used for payment.
You may register with or without a PayPal account through the PSJCF PayPal Terminal.
Click CONTINUE and there will be an option to Log In for PayPal or Pay with Debit or Credit Card option.
If using PayPal choose the blue Log In button.
If paying by Debit or Credit Card choose the white Pay with Debit or Credit Card button.
Cottage/ Non-Profit
FestiFall Entry
$60/$45/$35/$15
FestiFall Sponsor
$100/$250/$500
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