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Family fun awaits at the Orion Fall Festival

By Brian Weckerly,

16 hours ago

You can help the community while enjoying contests, games, rides, food, parade, music and more family fun!

Tim Moen joined Our Quad Cities News with info on the Orion Fall Festival.

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