Harvest Festivals Sprout with Fall's Arrival

Published on October 30, 2016 10:30 PM in Safe Driving

Harvest festivals are as much a part of fall as early sunsets and crimson leaves. Such festivals are steeped in tradition and regional pride. Recent years have seen new celebrations sprout as well.

Nationwide, harvest celebrations enjoy a fanatical following for those seeking alternatives to the culture of convenience.

Here's a few example of what's available:

Bounty: Thanksgiving at Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Experience a 19th century Thanksgiving in New England. The event takes place every Saturday and Sunday in November in the weeks preceding Thanksgiving. Characters display 1830s dining etiquette and conduct a shootout after dinner. The event celebrates indigenous people and includes details about wedding preparations of the 1830s, since ceremonies often took place on the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 5-6; 12-13; 19-20; 24
https://www.osv.org/event/traditional-thanksgiving-feast-at-bullard-tavern-1

North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival
Whiteville, North Carolina

Home tours, fun runs and a parade highlight this annual celebration. Classic cars will be on display as regional artisans host demonstrations and local chefs infuse pecans into their offerings.

November 7
NcPecanFestival.com

Harvest Festival Original Arts & Crafts Show
San Mateo, California

This traveling event hits three cities in California in November and inclues plenty of arts and crafts. Live music and theatrical performances complement the event's artwork, jewelry, and selection of specialty foods.

November 11-13 (San Mateo)
November 25-27 (San Jose)
December 2-4 (Pomona)

https://www.everfest.com/e/harvest-festival-original-art-craft-show-multi-city