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Boyne City Harvest Festival

2011 Festival Date: Saturday, October 1, 8 a.m. to 4 pm.

PhotosScarecrow Contest Registration  *  Arts & crafts vendor application

harvest-fest_applesThe Harvest Festival is held in Boyne City's downtown with music, crafts and fall produce, and is jointly organized by Boyne City Main Street and the Boyne Area Chamber. The entire Boyne City Farmers Market will move to Water and Lake Streets from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The farm market booths will sell a variety of apples and other harvest items including pumpkins, squash, apple butter, jam, honey and cider. Portions of Water Street and Lake Street will be closed to traffic during the festival to make room for the Farmers Market, music and more than 30 arts and craft vendors.

The festival will also include folk art demonstrations, children's games, hay rides and a scarecrow-making contest (application) for residents and businesses. The Scarecrow Contest deadline is Sept. 27 for applications and Sept. 29 for putting up the scarecrows. Festival hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Local churches and non-profit organizations that would like to participate by organizing children's games or harvest crafts are encouraged to contact the Boyne Area Chamber at 582-6222.

HARVEST FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

> MUSIC - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • David Youngman
  • Harbor Hoe Down w/ Square Dancing
  • Kelly Shively and Norm Hausler
  • Younce Guitar Duo


> MUSIC - 1 to 4 p.m.

  • Holly Keller and Friend
  • JUSDUIT
  • Sweet Water Blues Band
  • Crooked Trio Jazz Band

 

THROUGHOUT THE DAY: 

  • Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Arts and crafts vendors
  • Folk art demonstrations
  • Scarecrow displays
  • Oktoberfest dining & shopping specials
  • Hay Rides - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Pie-eating contest and pie  baking contest
  • Kids' games and pumpkin painting, 200 block of Water Street
  • Boyne District Library is hosting fall harvest fun for families, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 200 block of Water Street. The fun includes fall stories, crafts, harvest treats and a gourd hunt.

Sponsored by Boyne City Main Street Program and Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce

www.boyneharvestfestival.com * 231-582-6222


Boyne Area Chamber
28 South Lake St. (Map)
Boyne City, MI 49712
Ph: (231) 582-6222
info@boynechamber.com

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