Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 21, 2008 and get ready for another fantastic Harvest Fest. We've added a second exhibitors' tent, enlarged the music tent and brought in additional presentations and exciting activities.
The fest runs from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM and is hosted by Tillers International in Scotts, Michigan, a short ride east from Kalamazoo and Portage. Admission is just $10 per carload (or $1 per person for busloads of ten or more) — and admission for bicyclists is free. Check back often as we confirm scheduling.
With the Harvest Fest just a few weeks away, now is a great time to get involved. The fest is run entirely by volunteers, and we can use your help with mailings, setup and takedown, parking, and more.
The deadline for exhibitor signup is September 12. The tents are almost full — email Lori Evesque to check availability.
We'll hear insights from urban farming pioneer Will Allen, whose 100-acre farm in Milwaukee is part of Growing Power's program to teach farm skills and re-connect youth with the land. Donna McClurkan will share lessons from "Locavore Nation", a year-long project from NPR's The Splendid Table that chronicles people's efforts to follow a regionally-based diet. Plus we'll have other great presenters, music & dance, growers & vendors, food, and fun activities for the whole family!
Check out fresh locally-grown produce and connect with ecologically sound resources in our community. Exhibitors include farmers, artisans, eco-villagers, sustainability and natural wellness experts, and more.
We've booked another group of terrific entertainers, too. Also look forward to hayrides, demonstrations of farming skills and helpful food tips, and more.
This year there's even an exhibit of heritage farm animals, courtesy of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, which is holding a conference at Tillers on September 19-20, immediately prior to the Harvest Fest. If you want to learn more about heritage farm animal breeds, including exciting developments and the diversity of breeds, consider attending the ALBC Conference as well.
Last updated 4 September 2008