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Date: 10/27/2021
AGAWAM — The Agawam Rotary Club hosted its annual Harvest Festival and Family Fun Day on Oct. 17, at School Street Park. While this event typically takes place on a Saturday, the rain altered those plans and delayed the festival until Sunday.
The event welcomed folks with cars, a live band, countless crafters, food and more. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., attendees were able to walk around and engage with all the festival had to offer.
Upon entering, the car show initially caught the eye, with about 20 old-fashioned or breathtaking vehicles. Each car had information displayed such as the year it was made, along with the make and model. The show ran from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and attracted both young and older generations.
Bill Gore’s Wood Crafts was one of the crafters and vendors at the festival. Gore explained that he hand-crafts bat houses, 3-D birdhouses, doll beds, birdfeeders and much more. Based on the product, prices range, however the bird houses averaged between $45 to $60. For additional information on Gore’s work, email bgg2009@comcast.net.
Christina Parent, an Agawam resident, had a booth set up with a sign reading “Coffee Coozies by Mama Christine.” She displayed over 30 coozies with a variety of prints that match any season. She informed Reminder Publishing that the majority of the coozies are adjustable and can fit any sized beverage. Each coozie was priced at $10. Beside Parent, her two young daughters were selling friendship bracelets that they made.
Another Agawam resident, Misty Ruppert, offered an appealing display of her work. Crafts by Two Crazy Ladies is the name of the business that Ruppert started with her mother. Together, they make seasonal pieces, in which they were selling Halloween and Christmas crafts during the festival. “Each piece is unique — no two are the same,” said Ruppert. For additional information or to purchase their crafts, contact craftsbytwocrazyladies@yahoo.com or find them on Facebook at craftsbytwocrazyladies.
Wilbraham Candle, based in Wilbraham, also had a booth with a variety of hand-crafted candles, all made in store. Some of their seasonal scents included cider doughnut, applewood rum, fireplace, peppermint twist, and much more. Candles cost $18 apiece and at the festival only, three for $50.
Finally, Agawam’s Rosie Robotics team captivated passersby with live demonstrations of their machinery at work. While their robots launched balls in the air, children stood back and waited to catch them.
The Agawam Rotary Club thanked all the vendors and supporters for another year of success.