The City of Livingston will host its Fifth Annual Sweet Potato Festival to celebrate the sweet potato harvest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2 at the Max Foster Sports Complex, 2600 Walnut Ave., in Livingston.

The event will host a huge carnival, live entertainment, a kids zone, food vendors, business booths, lots of sweet potato dishes, contests and “Sweet Potato Education” and a farmers market. This is a great family event you won’t want to miss.

Check out the Sweet Potato Festival at www.livingstoncity.com for the schedule of events. Half price carnival tickets are now on sale at Livingston City Hall. Contact the Recreation Department at (209) 394-8830 for more information.