Harvest time goodness – Local Fall Festival tomorrow in Tumwater

Celebrate the start of fall at the Thurston Conservation District’s Harvest Festival tomorrow, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Union Grange in Tumwater.

This event is the organization’s way to kick off its 75^th year and bring a delightful array of fall festivities to enjoy.

Workshops, cider pressing, pumpkin decorating, natural dying demonstrations, local vendors, information about local soil health, kids’ arts and crafts, and more will be available to enjoy.

10:00 A.M.

• Medicinal Salve Making Demonstration with Shaadootlaa Iyall in the Kitchen

11:00 AM

• Deadline to submit pie contest entries
• How to Prune Fruit Trees Demonstration with Dana Hoaglund in the Kitchen

12:00 PM

• Pie contest judging

12:30 PM

• TCD 2022 Community Awards Ceremony

1:00 PM

• Live music by Stamen Face and the Pollen Droppers (Local Bluegrass)
• Natural Dying Demonstration (1 pm-3 pm) with Faith Hagenhofer in the Kitchen

2:00 P.M.

• Live music by 5 Mile Drive (Country Covers)
• Check back in on the natural dying projects in the kitchen

ALL DAY

• Soil Sample Drop-off &Technical Info Booth
• Plant Question Booth
• Bulb & Seed Sale Pre-Order Pick-Ups
• History of Hops in the PNW Display
• Cider Pressing
• Family Recipe Saving Booth Activity
• Pumpkin Decorating and other kids’ activities
• Tasty Local Food Vendors including Smash'n Burgers, Egg Roll Hut, Cottage Baked
• Goods by Naney, and Dancin' Boots & Beans Coffee

The Thurston Conservation District focuses on education and assisting our local area with the management of natural resources and more.

Address:

South Union Grange

10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512