THE FALLS HARVEST FESTIVAL
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2007

Enjoy a family friendly, day-long celebration of the harvest in the Finger Lakes! Free admission and tons of fun!

The Festival will culminate with fireworks! Fireworks will cascade from the top of Shequagua Falls in the center of the Village of Montour Falls after a live evening concert of original music from Rochester's alternative country band, HUNU? from 6-9pm.

The harvest theme is woven into all activities including live music, artistic demonstrations, silly contests, educational and entertaining exhibits, and more! Activities, vending and exhibits emphasize hands-on or demonstration opportunities for all ages.

The public is invited to submit a scarecrow creation into the Scarecrow Contest on the day of the event. $50 awards will be distributed to the best in 7 different categories, thanks to the generosity of Chemung Canal Trust Company.

Scarecrows will be on display throughout the day and judges will select award winners at the festival conclusion. Advance entry application and $5 are required in advance. Download entry form from the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce website by selecting "Scarecrow Contest" from "Visiting Watkins Glen and Schuyler County" from their website ~ here ~ or pick one up at the Watkins Glen and Montour Falls offices of Chemung Canal Trust Company.

The Falls Harvest Festival Program of Events

12:00 pm The Falls Harvest Festival opens
12:00-6:00 pm Farm, Retail, Food Vendors, Exhibits and Demonstrations underway including:
Activities:
  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Co.
  • Straw Maze Fun by Schuyler Hospital
  • Guthrie Kids Healthy Happenings Tent
  • Jump on an inflatable Tiger or Castle!
  • Firetruck Rides by the Montour Falls Fire Dept.
  • Live Animals: Friendly Boer Goats & the Wine Country Alpacas
  • Face Painting & Storytelling at Jacob’s Ladder store

    Exhibitors & Demonstrators:

  • Gallery of Art & Handicraft featuring “The Monday Afternoon Painters”
           Joe Stevenson, Robert O’Neill, Linda McIntyre, Colleen Pastori and Paul Hunt
  • Finnish Lace Making by Maija DeRoche
  • Make & Take Your Own Butter by Sunset View Creamery

  • Finger Lakes National Forest
           Featuring this multi-recreational forest’s many resources

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
    - Discover what REAL grape juice tastes like!
    - how to preserve your local farm-fresh produce
    - learn about forest management assistance
    - learn how you can heat your home with solid fuels
    - Reading buddies program with RSVP/Triad
    - "File for Life" for seniors info and distribution

  • NY Farm Bureau
           Featuring agriculture in Schuyler County

  • Wagner Lumber Wood identification demonstration & forestry in Schuyler
    • 12:30-2:00 pm Live Music by Tom Bloodgood & Co.
    1:00-5:00 pm Grape Stomping Contest (every 1/2 hr., on the hour)
    1:00 pm
         		 Pie Eating Contest #1
    by Watkins Glen High School INTERACT Club
    1:00-2:00 pm First Live Chainsaw Wood Carving Show featuring sculptor Mark Watson
    2:30 pm
         		 Local celebrities Pie Eating Contest #2
    WG Mayor Judy Phillips vs. MF Mayor Donna Kelley and more celebrities TBA
    2:30-3:00 pm Live Music featuring the O-M Middle School Chorus, directed by Kim Caldwell
    2:30-3:30 pm Second Live Chainsaw Wood Carving Show featuring sculptor Mark Watson
    3:30 - 5 pm Live Music by the Crooked Lake Fiddlers
    4:00 pm
         		 Pie Eating Contest #3
    by Watkins Glen High School INTERACT Club
    4:00-5:00 pm Third Live Chainsaw Wood Carving Show Featuring Mark Watson
    5:00-8:00 pm GHOST WALK dramatic historic walking tour by the Lake Country Players
    5:45 pm
         		 Announcement: Raffle and Contest Winners
    Location: Live Performance Stage
    6:00-9:00 pm Live Music by Rochester area alternative country band, HUNU?
    9:00-9:300 pm Fireworks over Shequagua Falls!

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