Walpole Hosts Harvest Fest On Saturday

WALPOLE, MA - Fall is in the air, which means that hundreds of Walpole residents and neighbors will be gathering at the town's Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stone Field in the heart of Walpole Center.

Formerly known as the Jarvis Harvest because of its former location at Jarvis Farms, this will be the sixth annual event. The tradition was paused last year because of the pandemic, but is hoping to come back strong this year as people are yearning to reconnect.

"This event is very similar to Walpole Day, which we have in the spring," said Arielle Carney, the assistant recreation department director. "There will be live music, a trackless train ride for $5, and a vendor market with various local craftmakers."

In addition, there will be a number of inflatable rides for kids as well as games. Face painting will be provided by Imagine That Face Painting, which is located in Millis.

"One thing that is always popular is the Walpole High School robotics team," Carney added. "They do demonstrations throughout the event with the robots they have built."

There also will be a number of information tables on town and local groups and businesses for those looking to learn more about community events.

A main attraction will be a performance by the band Southbound Train. a seven-piece band including a fiddle and steel guitar that covers old and new country favorites.

"We always get a great turnout," Carney added.