Vendors of handmade products, antiques and collectibles, along with fall produce and baked goods are invited to appear at the open-air marketplace of Dowagiac’s Under the Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Now in its fourth year, Dowagiac’s newest festival celebrates Michigan’s glorious autumn, as day visitors enjoy a glimpse
of true Americana.

At the heart of the event will be a display of vintage farm tractors, an open-air marketplace of antiques, fall produce, Michigan handmade products and sweet delicacies, as well as street entertainment and family events.

Vickie Phillipson, program director for the Chamber of Commerce and
Downtown Development Authority (DDA), along with Kim MacGregor of Edward Jones, and Jim Frazier, of Vincent J. Jewelers, are coordinating the one-day festival.

Owners of vintage farm tractors and commercial vendors who would like to participate in the festival, can make arrangements to do so by calling the Chamber at (269) 782-8212 or by e-mail at vphillipson@Dowagiac.org.  Sidewalk booth rental for vendors selling merchandise is $20 for a 10 by 12-foot booth.

She said owners of vintage farm equipment are invited to place their tractors on display free of charge, however, for planning purposes they are asked to register in advance with the Chamber.

Festival goers will enjoy Cass County’s best pulled-pork sandwiches, chicken and ribs, grilled over an open flame by Smokin’ Good BBQ.  The Wounded Minnow Saloon will also host its second-annual Taste of Michigan, Wine & Craft Brew on its patio.

In addition to the display of vintage farm tractors and the outdoor marketplace, festival events will include: a caramel apple & cider bar, horse-drawn wagon rides, cornhole tournament, children’s games, farm animal displays and entertainment throughout the day.