Highlighting regional creative talent at Hometown Harvest Fest – October 7th
Organized by the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association and Kitson Alliance
On Saturday, October 7th, Tunkhannock’s annual celebration of art, in its many forms: paint, threads, quilts, clay and music; begins with an American Flag dedication, at 11 a.m., on the Dietrich Theater’s greenspace at the corner of Tioga Street and Bridge Street. All are welcome to attend this ceremony to dedicate this new flag in honor of all the past, present, and future veterans of Wyoming County.
According to Jim Rosengrant, a US Navy Veteran and now a dedicated volunteer at the Dietrich Theater,” We have such a nice green space here at the Dietrich and it is right in the middle of town, I thought it might be a nice place to have something to honor our Wyoming County veterans. As a member of the local American Legion, I knew there would be a lot of local support for a flagpole and plaque. Once the board of the Dietrich gave their okay it took off. So many people and businesses jumped right in and made it happen.”
Hometown Fall Fest is organized and sponsored by the Tunkhannock Business and Professional
Association, in conjunction with Kitson Ats Alliance and the North Branch Art Trail. “We are very happy to be working with Kitson Arts Alliance for this celebration of Art,” relates Nancy Parlo, TBPA director. “Hometown Fall Fest is a great time to enjoy the many art and music opportunities throughout town and see what is new in area businesses and shops. The day’s activities are advertised as 10am-5pm but may vary at specific locations.”
The day also marks the opening of RiverBend Tattoo at 18 E. Tioga St. It is the new home of the former Gallery 13. Eric Brocious will feature his artwork and LauraBee Jewelry will be on display by Laura Boner.
Returning this year is the quilt show at the United Methodist Church, 4 Church St. Quilts will be
displayed along the church pews as well as draped and hung in breathtaking fashion. This year, the display includes the cherished quilts of church members along with their families. Newly added this year, is the fine needlework and art pieces from family collections. The church is also selling homemade soup and bread to go, along with the basket and cookie sale. Also new this year is a wreath sale.
A large collection of quilts will be at Mr. Zim Zim’s, 8. West Tioga St.
Regional Artists displaying throughout town from 11am – 4pm include Slanted Art Co-Op artists Suszan Zellner, Cathy Mac Carey, Debra Lee Osborne, and LP Howard. Endless Mountains Council of The Arts, will feature Michelle Thomas, and Mary Sadauckas. Kitson Gallery will have antique and collectible quilts along the outside of the gallery. Inside Kitson Gallery Manager and Art Consultant Betsy Green, will feature artists Jean Maslany, Billy Brandenburg, Pamela Fitzgerald, Alexander Chen, Brian Keeler, Alice Johanson Strauss, Terry Cecconi Proctor, Kristen Penrod, Mark Golumb, Irina Krawitz and 50% off steel engravings. Also, many antiques and collectibles from our 54 pickers from across the United States.
The TreHab Community Resource Center – 102 Warren St., will offer hot and cold Apple Cider as well as some Hot Chocolate. They will also have fall-themed crafts for the children.
Kitson Arts Alliance/North Branch Art Trail will feature the following artists outside the gallery up and down the sidewalks, Michelle McKenzie, Jennifer Sause Brennan, Matthew Howell, Jeremy Werkheiser, London England artist Maggie Tuite, Abby Rose Bowen, Kora Tyler, Ryan Bogedin, Paul Rosenberger, and Katherine Rosenberger. Also, antiques for sale by Mike Houser, and ROS-AL Antiques & Collectibles with Paul Daugenelo and Christopher Glinton.
Visitors can keep fueled up at Tioga Bistro, offering a Turkey Dinner Wrap, fall desserts and
Pumpkin Lattes. Wyoming County Beverage, will offer a tasting of Octoberfest/Fall Favorites between 10am – 2pm. Nimble Hill Winery and Brewing Company, at 3971 US 6, will offer Flights, pints, glasses and bottles of wine and beer along with a Local artist on display from 12 noon to 5pm.
Some more treats are available with The 1961 Ice Cream Truck near the Dietrich and a Pop-up of the Bakery 420 from T&C Grille near Manci Insurance Services, Tioga St.
Other locations include Jr’s Hallmark, at the Towne Plaza with their 35th Anniversary Celebration! Check out the new offerings along with some special giveaways and fun snacks. Creekside Gardens, at 4 Village Lane, hosts the Tunkhannock Farmer’s Market and Pumpkin Walk.
Monzie’s Floral Design is hosting a bouquet bar in the shop from 10am to 4pm. $15 to make a fresh cut bouquet of locally grown blooms. They are also gearing up for the holidays with new brands, and tons of new merchandise in store. Plus a *Fallfest* raffle, $50 purchase gets you entered to win a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
There is plenty of opportunity for some fun fall pics. Chippy White Table is hosting a spot for photos outside their shop. Greenwood’s Furniture is also hosting a spot at the outside quilt blocks for selfies. Greenwood’s also plans to offer pumpkin bowling and free apple cider.
Stop in and browse at Mercantile 22, open from 10 – 6pm. Treasures are also to be found at Eclectic Heart, Still hunting for some fall décor? Get ten percent off anything with a pumpkin during the day.
For a complete list of Hometown Fall Fest activities check tunkhannockbusiness.com or
facebook for the Event Page Hometown Fall Fest.