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You may have seen the tipi from the Diagonal Highway just south of Monarch Road. If you want a closer look, the annual Harvest Faire on Saturday, Sept. 27 will give you that chance. Each year, Shepherd Valley Waldorf School hosts the festival, which celebrates the abundance of the harvest and the turning of the seasons. The festival attracts hundreds of families to enjoy what the local artisans, musicians and food vendors have to offer. Those who arrive by 10:15 a.m. can watch the Michaelmas pagent where each class plays a role enacting the drama of Saint George subduing the dragon. Parents can rest assured that no blood is shed, and the play is appropriate for most young children. Afterwards, spectators can partake in “dragon bread” baked by the second graders, and middle school students will put on an archery exhibition. A wide variety of artisans will be on hand selling their wares, demonstrating their crafts and offering hand-on activities for the children. For example, woodcarver Joseph Sikora will offer a carving demonstration, and will have small wooden shapes for children to sand and paint. Children will also be able to try finger knitting, felting, apple bobbing and candle rolling, and they can make their own bath salts or spritzers with essential oils. Other popular activities include the pocket scarecrow where children can exchange a ticket for one of the many handmade prizes hiding in the scarecrow’s pockets, and the pumpkin walk where winners take home a pumpkin grown by Cresset Community Farms. One of the festival highlights is the food. Cresset Community Farms will have fresh produce for sale. On the menu this year will be grilled veggies (locally grown and organic), skirt steak or chicken served with cilantro rice and black beans. Be sure to save room for dessert because there will be over 50 homemade pies to choose from. You can buy a slice or the whole pie. Thirsty? The seventh graders will have a lemonade stand. Local bluegrass band Cross Eyed Bear will provide the music. Admission is free. Activity and food tickets will be for sale on the day of the Faire.
For more information, contact Laurie Bayless at 303-652-0130.
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