Harvest Fest celebrates local bounty

A farmers market featuring a number of local purveyors will be among the highlights of the ninth annual Harvest Fest, which will be held Oct. 6 at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills.

Red Barn Bakery in Irvington, Ladle of Love in Mount Kisco, bobbysue”™s nuts in Chappaqua, Village Dog in Tarrytown and Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford will be among those offering a selection of seasonal foods and beverages.

The day will also feature live music, workshops on food and farming (led by farmers, chefs and special guests), theatrical performances, hayrides, farm demonstrations and the always-popular Farm Olympics.

Stone Barns Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and promoting a healthy and sustainable way of eating. Proceeds from the festival support educational programs for students and beginning farmers.

Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for those ages 2 to 14 and free for those under 2. The festival gets under way at 10 a.m.

Stone Barns is at 630 Bedford Road. The event will be held rain or shine. For further details, visit stonebarns.org.