Fall Festival rides on the lawn of the West Branch Public Library on W. Franklin St. (just visible on the left behind the tree). Begun in 1921 by a group of West side businessmen calling themselves the Nut Club, the event has evolved to be one of the largest street festivals in the United States. During the first full week in October, 4 blocks of W. Franklin St. are closed to all but pedestrian traffic. Non-profit organizations have booths (137 in 2017) that line both sides of the street and sell all sorts of food. Parades and entertainment are also included. The Nut Club donates its profits to worthy causes in the community, and the non-profits that have booths are able to fund many of their activities due to the monies raised.