NEWFANE-Since 1970, volunteers have made the Newfane Heritage Festival in the heart of this historic village a fall season destination.
Once again, people will celebrate community, crafts, and entertainment. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Indigenous People's Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, rain or shine.
The sound of music will fill the air on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and morris dancers will perform on Sunday afternoon.
Under the big tent in front of Newfane Congregational Church, volunteers will serve breakfast sandwiches, doughnuts, clam chowder, slow-roasted corn chowder, lobster rolls, chili, gluten-free carrot-ginger soup, baked potatoes with lots of topping options, hamburgers, bacon-cheddar cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, egg salad sandwiches, potato chips, cold beverages, hot and cold local apple cider, and coffee. For dessert, apple pies (whole and in slices), apple crisp with ice cream, and pumpkin cheesecake await festival goers.
The Super Raffle at Union Hall will feature about 175 items, including quilts, art pieces, homemade crafts, and gift certificates. Tickets are sold at the door and the drawings will take place starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday. If winners are not present at the time of the drawing, they will be contacted that evening and can arrange to pick up their prize on Monday.
More than 65 juried artists and craftspeople will display and sell their work in the tents set up in front of the Windham County Courthouse and the Union Hall.
Festival memorabilia will be for sale, including embroidered hats and fleece, short- and long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, onesies, aprons, boat totes, and cookbooks.
Organizers say festival goers should leave their dogs at home for the safety of the children, festival attendees, and the artists and their creations.
Proceeds of the event benefit the wider missions of the First Congregational Church of Newfane, including community support. The church's mission is to make a difference in lives worldwide and in the community. For more information, go to the Newfane Heritage Festival website, or phone the Newfane Church at 802-365-4079.
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