Autumn always seems to stir up fond childhood memories, and the anticipation of good times
ahead to be had with family and friends – and we love that! We wanted to add to those memories
by creating an old-fashioned, family-friendly event that the whole community could enjoy – and
look forward to each year! All those things you remember enjoying as a kid… well we want to
bring them back, and allow your family to enjoy them as well!
Date: October 27th
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: 1110 Black River Blvd, Rome, NY
Admission: FREE!
You can look forward to…
Tons of Candy For The Kids to Collect
Horse & Pony Rides
Hay Rides with Storytelling
Live Music
Chili Cook-off
Pie Contest
Pie Eating Contest
Prizes & Giveaways
Local Vendors – growers, makers, and artisans of all types
Food Trucks
Lots of Games
Schedule:
11:00am – Open gates
12 – Pie eating contest
1:00pm – Chili cook-off – see details below
2:00pm – Pie contest – see details below
2:50 – Announce candy count contest
3:00pm – Closing time
All other events – including pony rides & giveaways will be throughout the festival!
Plan to come, enjoy some delicious food, visit some great artisans, let the kids collect a bunch of
candy, and make some amazing memories together!
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Like the Harvest Festival Facebook Page to keep up with details & share with your friends!
Mark your calendars for our other exciting event – Christmas in The City – December 7th & 8th!
Have additional questions?
PHONE: 315-339-0242
EMAIL: info@lifechurchny.com
Chili Cookoff Instructions
– Cook-off begins at 1:00pm
– Must be set up and ready to go by 12:15pm
– The contest is for people 18 and over
– Have chili hot & ready to serve (in a large pot or crock pot with lid)
– Bring ladle for dishing out
– We will have small signs when you arrive to fill out with
– Type of chili (have fun naming it)
– And a choice of mild, medium, hot, super hot
– Judging will be by a panel of judges & they will remain secret until the cook-off
– We ask that remaining chili be served to festival guests to enjoy!
– If you are a winner, you give your permission to have your photo taken & acknowledge it can be used for the promotional materials, including website & social media.
– If you’d like to participate, please call 315-339-0242 to sign up as a contestant
Pie Contest Instructions
– Pie Contest starts at 2:00pm
– The contest is for people 18 and over
– Pies must be set up and ready to go by 12:30
– Pies must be fruit pies only
– Pies must be made from scratch including crust
– Pies are to be made in a 8”-10” disposable container with no name attached
– Pies may have single or double crusts – be creative
– Judging will be on appearance, crust & overall taste
– Judging will be by a panel of judges & they will remain secret until the contest
– Entrants should use their own filling recipe
– Entrants will present a copy of their recipes (filling & crust) that may be posted on the website
– If you are a winner, you give your permission to have your photo taken & acknowledge it can be used for the promotional materials, including website & social media.
– If you’d like to participate, please call 315-339-0242 to sign up as a participant