Come out to A Day in the Park and get to know the people, places and organizations that make Maytown a great place to live and work. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lloyd H. Fuhrman Memorial Park, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta.

Sponsored by the Maytown Civic Association, the festivities will include free hot dogs, face painting, live music by The Colin Alvarez Band and more.

"We're going to have a 40-foot inflatable obstacle course," said Cindy Wivell, president of the Maytown Civic Association. "We'll also (have) opportunities for businesses and organizations like the Boy Scouts, churches or any type of community organization to set up a table and meet face to face with other people in the community."

New this year, the event will also include an apple pie contest. Featuring home-baked pies, the contest will judge entries on sweetness, crust, aroma, filling and texture. Entries will be accepted from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the park pavilion. After judging, entries will be auctioned off at 3 p.m., with proceeds donated to the Maytown Civic Association.

"When you think of a community event happening in the fall, something like apple pie just fits," Wivell said. "It seemed like something fun to add to the day."

This is the second year the Maytown Civic Association has held a community day, and in addition to bringing neighbors together, it's an opportunity to spread the word about the group behind the event.

"It's a chance for the Maytown Civic Association to raise awareness of what we do and to let people know we exist," Wivell said. "Our main objective is to oversee care and maintenance of the Maytown square."

The group oversees mowing and weeding of the grass and flowerbeds in the square and ensures the centerpiece of Maytown is kept up, including decorating it for various holidays, such as the Fourth of July and Christmas.

"We exist to support the town's organizations and to promote and support the happenings in Maytown," Wivell said. "We don't have a budget, so the Day in the Park is a fundraiser, and we'll accept donations. We're also really appreciative of the people and groups who are sponsoring the day."

Sponsors include Love's Tree Service and Systems, Houseal Plumbing, Siegrist Automotive, Tom Jones Landscaping, Paramount Senior Living, Rose Madar Realtor and Herr's Chips.

"The Day in the Park is an event where the Civic Association wants to provide a space for the people of Maytown to connect with each other in a fun and relaxing atmosphere," Wivell said. "It's an easy way to get to know your neighbors and learn about all the things Maytown has to offer."

Preregistration is requested but not required for the apple pie contest. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mpvetehy. To learn more about A Day in the Park or the association, search for "Maytown Civic Association" on Facebook.