LEAGUE CITY — What started nearly seven decades ago as a community fundraiser has grown into one of the Bay Area’s most anticipated fall traditions. The League City Lions Club’s Village Fair returns Oct. 3-4 for its 69th year, bringing food, music and family fun — all for a good cause.

Billed as the largest fair south of Houston put on by a Lions Club, the Village Fair serves as the group’s primary fundraiser. Proceeds help pay for college scholarships, disaster recovery efforts, hunger relief, special needs programs and other charitable causes throughout the region.

“We’ve always believed the fair should be more than just a fun weekend,” said Hank Dugie, immediate past president of the League City Lions Club. “It’s about neighbors helping neighbors and making sure we have the resources to support people when they need it most.”

This year’s lineup includes a farmers market, a kids zone with a bouncy house, a family field day and live music. Admission is $10, while children 12 and under get in free.

The fair takes place at the Ballpark at League City, 1150 Ballpark Way. Gates open both days with activities running into the evening.

For Dugie and other Lions Club members, the event is about more than raising money — it’s about continuing a tradition that connects generations.

“The Village Fair is where families come together,” Dugie said. “It’s been that way for 69 years, and we’re proud to keep it going.”