Harvest Festival at Northhampton Park

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello invites Monroe County residents to attend the Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northampton Park in Ogden. The festival is free to attend and will feature activities for all ages, including scarecrow making, tractor rides, a petting zoo with animals from nearby Springdale Farm, interactive agricultural activities with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and even trail races.

“We’re excited to welcome families to Northampton Park for the new Harvest Festival,” said County Executive Bello. “This event will focus on free, hands-on activities that celebrate the fall season. From crafts to a petting zoo and local food and drinks, there will be something for everyone!”

Before the festival begins, the day will start with the Harvest Fest Trail Races, hosted by MedVed. The races begin at 9:30 a.m. and consist of a 1-mile and 5-mile race. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to sign up. For more information and to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/NY/Brockport/HarvestFestTrailRaces.

“Monroe County’s farmers are an essential part of our local economy and our way of life - events like the Harvest Festival are an important opportunity to recognize the work they do every day,” said Legislator Robert Colby. “I’m proud to support an event that connects families with local agriculture, gives our farmers and vendors a chance to showcase what they produce, and celebrates the important role farming continues to play in our community.”

Local vendors are encouraged to participate in the Harvest Festival. The County is seeking artists, farmers market vendors, and food and beverage trucks to participate. Vendors can apply online. Applications are due by midnight on Sunday, September 13.

For more updates on Harvest Festival and to apply to be a vendor, visit monroecounty.gov/harvestfest.

The Harvest Festival is a partnership with Monroe County Parks, Springdale Farm, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Additional funding is provided by an Empower Local Partners grant from the New York State Education Department, part of the New York State 250 commemoration.