Local News from Marbletown, Rochester, & Rosendale
Vanaver Caravan will welcome the community to Caravan Harvest Fair, its annual autumn fundraiser, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Stone Ridge Orchard, 3012 Route 213, Stone Ridge. Set among the apple trees and golden light of fall, the afternoon will bring together music, dance, family activities, crafts, food and fundraising in support of Vanaver Caravan and its year-round programming. Admission is pay-what-you-can, with proceeds from games, crafts, raffles and other activities supporting The Vanaver Caravan. This year, guests will also have the opportunity to direct their contributions to one of three dedicated funds, the Dance Institute Scholarship Fund, the Bill Vanaver Memorial Fund, or the Arts Education Access Fund.
Featured performances and activities for all ages, include, Trick for a Treat, an open talent share where anyone can perform, whether playing an instrument, singing, dancing, clowning or sharing another special talent and receive a treat; performances by the Raspberry Hill Fiddlers & Strawberry Hill Fiddlers; demonstrations by dancers in the Vanaver Caravan’s Dance Institute; community Square and Swing dancing; kids crafts tables; face painting; pumpkin painting; giant puppets; and more. Guests can also enjoy alpacas, a pumpkin field and Stone Ridge Orchard's wood-fired pizza, food truck, craft beer and cider, available for purchase on-site. This event, held in partnership with Stone Ridge Orchard, is presented in memory of beloved Caravan Board President, friend, and philanthropist, Julien Studley, whose impact on the region carries on.
For the event schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.vanavercaravan.org/harvest.
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Set among the apple trees and golden light of fall, the Caravan Harvest Fair at Stone Ridge Orchard will bring together music, dance, family activities, crafts, food and fundraising in support of Vanaver Caravan and its year-round programming.
