Photos by Sue SuchytaAllen Park Elks Lodge 2194 will hold its annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest and Fall Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 in front of the lodge, 6605 Park Ave. The event will feature a petting farm, pony rides, tractor show, apple pie-baking contest, soup tastings, festival food, live music and much more. Contest entry forms are available at City Hall, the Allen Park Community Center and the lodge. For more information go to www.allenparkelks.com.