Sharon Springs Harvest Festival is coming up next weekend on Sept. 21st & 22nd.
By Alexis Pencar
SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Springs Harvest Festival is back, coming up fast next weekend Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd, 2024! This year’s festival will feature artisan vendors, live music, guest speakers, food and drink, activities for kids, and so much more!
What a perfect way to welcome the fall season, enjoy the bounty of our local harvest, and sample the flavors of Schoharie and beyond! This family-friendly festival will take place in the Chalybeate Park on Main Street in Sharon Springs next weekend!
The Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce helps to organize this popular annual event and will even have Chamber members speaking throughout the festival.
Featured Speakers:
Come learn "The Art of Chocolate Making" and hear how Sharon Springs resident and Owner of Austintacious, Austin Jetton went from being an actor and singer to chocolatier. Be sure to catch Austin's delicious story at the Festival!
Wildlife photographer and Schoharie County Eagle Trail ambassador Bill Combs Jr. will discuss the majestic bald eagles of Schoharie County, their habits, history, and the nearly two dozen eagle nests in the surrounding area. Come hear Bill's best advice for viewing and photographing these magnificent creatures at the Festival!
Learn more about our National Mammal, the bison from Rancher and Owner of Bison Island Ranch, Dr. Susie Golembeski. She’s been in the bison business since 2011 and participates at the National and Regional levels as well. Learn how this local Bison Ranch in Sharon Springs is proudly utilizing rotational grazing from this dynamic speaker at the Festival!
Catch live music and fun for all throughout the day with lots of registered vendors and food options spread out around Main Street! There will be a children’s area available as well!
Check out the Sharon Springs Harvest Festival Schedule for 2024:
SATURDAY - Sept 21st
10:00 - Vendor Shopping Opens
10:00 - Food Trucks Open
10:00 - Beer Pavilion Opens
11:00 - Live Music - Laura Gagnon, Chalybeate Gazebo
1:00 - Live Music - Becca Frame & The Tall Boys, Chalybeate Gazebo
1:00 - Speaker - Austin Jetton of Austintacious
2:00 - Speaker - Bill Combs Jr. of Schoharie County Eagle Trail
3:15 - Live Music - Jeff Grippin, Chalybeate Gazebo
5:00 - Festival Closes
SUNDAY - Sept 22nd
10:00 - Vendor Shopping Opens
10:00 - Food Trucks Open
10:00 - Beer Pavilion Opens
11:30 - Live Music - Annie & The Hedonists, Chalybeate Gazebo
1:00 - Speaker - Dr. Susie Golembeski of Bison Island Ranch
2:00 Live Music - Cosby Gibson & Tom Staudle, Chalybeate Gazebo
4:00 Festival Closes
Expect your favorite and local Artisans, Makers, Farmers alike, many returning from previous years. Don’t forget the Beer Pavilion with local brews and the ever important Food Booths and Food Trucks too! Remember to visit the shops and restaurants on Main Street! There will be a follow up feature in next week’s paper with a special Vendor Spotlight.
The 2024 Sharon Springs Harvest Festival will be a BIG ONE! It is always a stand out event for the community! Mark your calendars for a full day of family fun this September 21st and 22nd!
For more information, please check out @sharonspringsharvestfest on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.sharonspringsharvestfestival.com
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