Sullivan County Corn Festival

Corn festival celebrates the taste of summer

It is the beginning of harvest time and that means that the corn will be coming in. The smell of fresh corn was in the air Saturday afternoon, July 9, for Franklin’s annual Sweet Corn Festival. The festival was held at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church.

There were sights and activities of all kinds. On one side there was face painting and various activities for the kids. Along the other side there were vendors and displays, including Barbara White with a display of local churches and a demonstration of leather artwork by Ron Sullivan and Ken Smith.

At the center of the festival was live entertainment. There were all forms of music and performances by the Dendy Family Singers, Patton Street Band, A36, Men Macon Music, Line Dancers, and many others.

Historical tours of the Episcopal church were also offered. St. Cyprian’s was founded in 1870 as a segregated church for that section of the African- American population of Macon County.

There was also a silent auction held in the Parish Hall. Drawings were held at 2pm.

A delicious lunch was also served. An entire meal of corn, hot dog, baked beans, coleslaw and a drink was only $6.

Proceeds from all of the activities and donations will benefit the youth program and youth missions of Episcopal church and CareNet.

Agnes DeHart of Franklin attended the festival with her daughter, Margaret Uhar from Washington D.C. “We love it,” said Uhar. “We have been coming since it was the Kudzu festival. We try to come to the festival every year.”

The Sweet Corn Festival evolved from the Kudzu Festival and has been going for 14 years.

Macie Jane Morrow, 4, from Jacksonville, Fla., is on vacation with her family. Morrow enjoyed a corn-on-the-cob lunch before she could enjoy any of the games or have her face painted. But she said that she was still having a good time and couldn’t wait to play some of the games.

13th Annual Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods - Hudson Valley Insider

The Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods will kick-off its 13th season on Sunday, September 4th and continue Sunday’s through Columbus Day weekend on October 9th. The Festival is a community program of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and blends a traditional farmers market with a diverse craft village, offering music and educational programming. Hours are 11:00 am-4:00 pm daily.

The Harvest Festival has activities and entertainment for the entire family. The event will feature a farmers market, craft area, various foods from local vendors, live music, corn and hay mazes, and educational programming for children. Each week, various special events will be featured, offering a diverse line-up of activities for festival-goers.

Admission to the Festival is free; however, some activities have a charge and parking is $2. Pets are not permitted on Festival grounds. Season long support of the Children’s Area is provided by ShopRite Supermarkets.

Events to expect this season:

September 4 : La Mantequilla Alpaca Fiesta – sponsored by Liberty Environmental Management – La Mantequilla Alpaca Fashions and Friends will bring live alpacas, exhibits, spinners and weavers along with a boutique offering scarves, shawls, gloves, hats, jackets, dresses, skirts, sweaters and teddy bears. Complimented by music, food and wine this event is has been a festival favorite, kicking off the harvest season. Music by: The John Slaver Trio; Agua Clara – Peruvian Music; Community Performance by the Janice Center

September 11 : Third Annual Airing of the Quilts and Creation of the Community Quilt – presented by Calico Geese Quilters and Friends – quilts from the Catskills region will be on display in the event tent. The community is invited to participate in the creation of two community quilts: A quilt of remembrance & honor and a quilt of celebration & natural beauty. Music by: Darren and Albi; Stacy and Friends – the Next Generation; Community Performance of the Little Farm Show by NACL Theater

September 18 : Earth Day in Autumn and the Live Well Be Well Event – Sponsored by SUNY Sullivan and Thompson Sanitation – Celebrate and take action for the Earth, while also making time to take care of yourself. Earth Day in Autumn will host conservation organizations, exhibits and activities related to the environment, wildlife and natural resources of the region. Festival-goers can learn about water, birds of prey, composting and other important issues and models for conscious living. As an extension of the environment, Earth Day will once again include demos and small workshops focused on yoga practices to improve quality of life and well-being. Yoga centers and product exhibitors will be on site to showcase their unique services. Celebrate the Earth by learning/practicing the Earth Salutation. Classes will focus on getting grounded with the Root Chakra, balance poses, and of course a Salute to the Sun as well. Enjoy an earthy guided meditation, Native American poetry and drumming. Music by: Janet Burgan; Obi and Nikoli; Mark Visconti and Krizta Moon. Presentation of Live Birds of Prey at 1:00 p.m.

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