PHOTO STORY: Under the Harvest Moon gets southwest Michigan residents into fall spirit
Published 2:09 pm Monday, October 11, 2021
Goats from Hidden Acres Pet Farms were available to pet at the Under the Harvest Moon Festival.
Vivian, 3, of Portage, pets a turtle on display in Beckwith Park.
Larry Collins, owner of Art Enah Suit and Creekside Greenhouses, shows off mums he grew at the Under the Harvest Moon Festival Saturday.
Alanna Smith shows off one of her creations inspired by creatures portrayed in her daughter's short stories. Each stuffed toy comes with a set of dice to play Dungeons and Dragons and other interactive games.
A band plays covers of classic and modern hits to set the mood for the Under the Harvest Moon Festival.
Children were able to decorate pumpkins for free.
Antique tractors and vehicles were on display.
Antique tractors and vehicles were on display.
Pumpkins rest for sale in front of Caruso's Candy Kitchen.
Harper and Rozlyn Collins, of Dowagiac, visit with animals in the petting zoo.
Gracelyn Kirk, 9, of Niles, feeds a goat.
Guests roam the street of downtown Dowagiac perusing handmade goods, antiques and more.
A winning scarecrow is on display.
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DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of guests from Cass County and beyond roamed the streets of downtown Dowagiac Saturday, as the Under the Harvest Moon Festival returned after a brief hiatus.
Canceled in 2020 due to a high number of coronavirus cases locally, organizers were pleased to bring the event back in a safe way — almost entirely outside.
Activities included life performances by Miss Green’s Dance Academy, axe throwing, pumpkin painting, shopping and a scarecrow contest, among others. Visitors could view antique tractors and other farm vehicles, purchase barbecue and dance along to live music.
The chamber of commerce’s next event will be Christmas Open House Weekend and Theta Mu Craft Show Nov. 12 to 13. Small business Saturday follows two weeks later, on Nov. 27.
