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HarvestFest (Jennifer Brummett / September 21, 2012) |
PLEASANT HILL — A celebration of all things harvest kicks off Friday with The Heirloom Supper and Spirit Strolls to the Graveyard at Shaker Village.
“HarvestFest is a celebration of fall’s arrival at Shaker Village,” said Aimee Darnell, publicist for Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. “The season brings on-the-farm fun for the whole family and offers new opportunities to create memories.
“The weekend is absolutely packed with activities — the Heirloom Supper, the 5-Mile Trail Run, the Kids’ Village, u-pick pumpkins, farm olympics, best dessert competition, live music and so much more! And this year, we’ve added Spirit Strolls to the Graveyard. Guests can stroll down the lantern-lit turnpike to the cemetery, while listening to spooky stories from the past.”
The Heirloom Supper will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. It will be a casual meal in the Trustee’s Office that will feature popular Shaker Village dishes. Cost is $25 for adults and $12.50 for kids 11 and under. Reservations are suggested; call (800) 734-5611, ext. 360.
The Spirit Strolls to the Graveyard will be at 6:30 and 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 3. This event is free.
The Harvest 5-Mile Trail run begins at 8:30 a.m. Early registration cost is $25. Race-day registration is $30. Entry fee includes a long-sleeved T-shirt and HarvestFest admission. Registration is online at www.shakervillageky.org.
HarvestFest events are set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30. Activities include a farmers market; hay rides; u-pick apples and pumpkins; food, beer and wine; live music; honey bee demonstrations; sheep shearing and herding; best dessert competition; a quilt exhibit; a kids’ village featuring farm Olympics, kids’ entertainment, hay climb, bob-for-apples, face painting, and meet the farm animals.
HarvestFest admission is $15 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and younger. Admission cost includes a historic tour of the village.
IF YOU GO
HarvestFest
Sept. 28-30
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Information: (800) 734-5611
Website: www.shakervillageky.org
