Fall Fusion
District Humorous Speech Contest and Costume Contest
Join Toastmasters District 101 for Fall Fusion, featuring our District-Level Humorous Speech Contest! Watch top speakers from across our six divisions compete live for the district title.
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
- Location: Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center (17000 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037)
- Since we’re gathering on Halloween day, we’re leveling up the fun with a District Costume Contest
Agenda:
– 8:45 AM: Doors Open / Setup & Registration
– 9:00 AM: Preliminary & Keynote
– 9:45 AM: Break
– 10:00 AM: Semifinals
– 11:15 AM: Break
– 11:30 AM: Lunch & Costume Contest
– 12:30 PM: Contest Finals
– 1:45 PM: Adjourn & Cleanup
Our Keynote Speaker:
Karen Burgess DTM, PDD, RA (Region 1 Advisor 2025–2027)
“From ‘Oh No!’ to ‘Let’s Go!’— Building the Courage to Lead”
The Fall Fusion Humorous Speech Contest brings together 18 contestants representing 6 divisions across District 101 to determine our District Champion.
Tournament At a Glance
| Metric | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Divisions | 6 | Divisions A, B, C, D, E, and G |
| Contestants | 18 | 3 qualified representatives per division |
| Semifinals | 3 | Sequential qualifying rounds |
| Finalists | 6 | Top 2 speakers per semifinal advance |
How the Bracket Works
- Semifinal Rounds (Semifinals I, II, & III): Each semifinal features 6 speakers (one representative from every division: A, B, C, D, E, and G). The top 2 speakers from each semifinal advance.
- The Final Six (Championship Round): The 6 advancing semifinalists compete on the main stage later that day for the District 101 title.
Key Dates & Timeline
| Date |
Milestone |
|---|---|
| August 15 | Contest format announced — Divisions asked for 3 representatives each. |
| October 11 (11:59 PM PT) | Division rosters due (contestant names, clubs, bios, and speech titles). |
| October 18 | Semifinal lineups and speaking order published. |
| October 31 | Fall Fusion Event Day! Semifinals & Finals (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Costumes welcome! |
Registration & Attendance
Support your division’s top speakers and join us for an incredible day of humor and community!
Register here: https://shorturl.at/2X5PI