24th Annual Harvestfest
October 17, 18 & 19, 2008
York Village:
Friday & Saturday 10am to 4pm
York Beach:
Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm
The schedule of events for 2008 is coming soon! For information or an application for 2008
please call 207-363-4422 and ask for Carrie.
Welcome to the 24th Annual Harvestfest!
Click here to download the 2008 Vendor Application or feel free to peruse the information about this year's exciting celebration!
It’s time for the 24th year of Harvestfest and the plans for this year include some new and exciting activities along with the grand old traditions. The celebrations begin with the Annual Sidewalk Sales at Short Sands York Beach on Columbus Day weekend where the shops move their merchandise to the sidewalks for their end of the season sales.
Friday, October 17th kicks off Harvestfest and includes the Old Fashioned Marketplace with crafts and wares from all across the country, and a food festival on the Village Green in historic York Village. A discount coupon for New England’s best lobster rolls will be available for Senior! Friday night features the Chocolate Lover’s Fling, offering a gigantic selection of everything chocolate, under the big top tent out at Short Sands Beach Ball Park.
On Saturday, October 18th, activities in the Village will include Kidsfest, which has always been a family favorite, the juried craft show, an ox roast, live entertainment and the Esplanade, showcasing non-profit organizations of York. The celebrations and festivities continue at the York Beach Ballpark. This will include crafters, live entertainment, and the new Corn Toss Challenge under the big top tent! Make sure to take the trolley for a tour of the area and stop at the ballpark. Festivities at Short Sands continue on into the evening with the Annual Pumpkin Stroll. Carve your pumpkin and bring it down for everyone to enjoy! Tickets for any of the additional events will be available on-line at www.gatewaytomaine.org or at our York Visitors’ Center.
Sunday October 19th events include the Classic Car Show, crafts at the ballpark, fantastic food, and a Native American POW-WOW under the big tent at the Short Sands ball field. Sunday afternoon will also feature the Reap the Harvest T-shirt raffle prize drawing. With thousands of dollars in prizes to give away, the 500 t-shirts and 500 limited edition posters, which are the tickets for the raffle, will sell out quickly! Be sure to purchase yours now!
For more information call the Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce at 207-363-4422. Major sponsors for the event are Kennebunk Savings Bank, the Cutty Sark Motel and Guest Suites, Tapley Insurance Agency, and Woods Family, Inc.
