Time to Break Out the Sweaters!
September 25th, 2013
If you’re anything like me, you’re a total sucker for anything autumn. Pumpkin spice lattes, jack o lanterns, leaves changing color on the trees, the return of the regular Northwest downpour…it’s time to snuggle up in a warm blanket and take it all in.
The Harvest Fair is a beloved island tradition that helps everyone celebrate all the things that we love about fall. Sponsored by Friends of the Farm, a local nonprofit working to preserve the wonderful tradition of local farming, this annual event brings people of all ages together to enjoy a day filled with harvest celebration.
Come on down to Johnson Farm this Sunday, September 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and take part in everything from apple cider-making to sheep shearing. Pony rides, pie contests, local music, and yummy food are some of the other activities everyone can enjoy. Local master gardeners will be on hand to discuss their craft and their food. For those of us that are old enough, a beer and wine garden awaits for tasting!
Donations to Friends of the Farm are welcomed upon entry. Donations to the organization are used to support the continuation of the Harvest Fair itself, as well as other work Friends of the Farm does throughout the year. Friends of the Farms works to provide access for local farmers to raise crops, repairs and maintains structures on farmland, and helps increase community awareness.
Shuttle rides to and from the event are available from both the ferry terminal, from Bethany Lutheran Church on High School, and from Strawberry Hill Park, also on High School Road.
Help celebrate the changing of the seasons! And let’s face it…no one is ever too old for a good old-fashioned tractor ride.
Please visit the Friends of the Farm website for more information and directions to Johnson Farm, at www.friendsofthefarm.org
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