The leaves have turned and begun to fall, wrapping everyone in a flannel of nostalgia. While there are dozens of autumn festivals worth celebrating, one not to be missed is the third annual Hoofy’s Fall Fest, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the field adjacent to the Barnegat Fire Co. Station 11 at 14 Birdsall St. in Barnegat.

Presented by Barnegat Township PBA, Hoofy’s Fall Fest intends to remember, honor and celebrate the life of late officer Ptl.