2023 Adirondack Harvest Festival Returns
Attend the annual celebration of agriculture in the ADK.
The Annual Adirondack Harvest Festival returns to the historic Essex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 23, from 12 to 5 pm.
Admission is FREE; No tickets are required.
An outstanding slate of events, workshops, vendors and local food and drink.
The 2023 event will follow the same format as past festivals, with:
Photos courtesy Adirondack Harvest
Expansive farmers’ market
Local food trucks
“Local Libations” tent
Hands-on workshops
Activities for Lil’ ADKers
Draft horse and wagon rides
Petting zoo
Straw bale toss
Antique tractor display
Pony rides
Hula hoop performance
Stilt walkers
Live music
And more.
Focus on Fiber
Horse-drawn wagon rides at the Adirondack Harvest Festival.
The theme of 2023 hands-on workshops and demonstrations will be “Local Fiber and Wool,” with experts leading sessions on natural dyes for yarn and fabric, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, and other local fiber arts. Some workshops require a fee, and attendance may be limited. Arrive early to secure your spot.
Papermaking 12:30 to 1:15 pm - $10 fee, limited to 10 people, first-come-first-served.
Hand Weaving for Beginners 1:30 to 2:15 pm - $15 fee, limited to 15 people
Sheep Shearing 2:30 to 3:15 pm Shady Hill Sheep and Wool Farm, Free
Dyeing with Botanicals 3:30 to 4:15 pm, $15 fee, limited to 20 people
Supporting the local community of farmers, craftspeople, and food and beverage purveyors.
Map of Essex County Fairgrounds during Harvest Festival.
The good people of Essex County and Adirondack Harvest created the Harvest Festival in 2016 to celebrate local farms and food, support local economies, and give community members experiences that will help everyone learn and grow together. Admirable goals, indeed.
Bring your lawn chair, a picnic basket if you have special dietary needs, and a picnic blanket to hang out comfortably all day.
Today, the Harvest Festival is a day designed to bring farms, local businesses, and the community together, giving regional farms an opportunity to showcase their work and community members to appreciate traditional products and try new foods.
Historic Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, NY
For more information, visit Adirondack Harvest’s website and Facebook page. The Festival is on, rain or shine. The event organizers provide ample tents and indoor space so attendees can have a great time under blazing sun or torrential rainstorms.