Harvest Fest Offers Autumn Family Fun
Long ago, in agricultural communities of the Southeast, families would gather together in the fall to celebrate the onset of harvest season and give thanks for the plentiful growth of crops by enjoying a day of food, music, dancing, crafts, and games. The harvest season tradition continues this November right here in Charleston, but with a modern touch. In the spirit of the Southern colonial autumn celebrations of days past, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission hosts Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 1 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center within Johns Island County Park.
Fall Fun for the Whole Family
C’mon down from 11 to 5 for the best down-home delights like hayrides, a crafters market (great for holiday shopping!), lots of delicious traditional country fare available for purchase, and much more! Dance the day away to live foot-stompin’ bluegrass by five local bluegrass bands. Keep the kids busy with a variety of fun country games and activities such as the stick pony corral, lassoing demonstrations, pumpkin decorating, and scarecrow-making contest. And bring your carved pumpkin for a chance to win a Gold Pass. Old-fashioned down-home cuisine such as barbecue and kettle corn will also be available for purchase as well as icy-cold beverages.
Trail Ride Special
A special addition to this year’s event will be a weekend trail ride. Equestrians are invited to ride the 20-miles of Mullet Hall trails during the day, camp out with their horses at night, and participate in Harvest Festival activities on Saturday. Registration is required by Thursday, October 23.
Music Schedule
12pm The Plantation Allstars
1pm Southern Flavor Bluegrass Band2pm Hungry Monk Music
3pm Yee Haw Junction
4pm Bluestone Ramblers
Harvest Festival 2008 takes place on Saturday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center within Johns Island County Park. Fees are $5 per person. Kids 12 and under and Annual Gold Pass holders are admitted free. For more information, please call 795-4FUN or visit www.ccprc.com.