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Lacey Harvest Festival
Community cider pressing and pie baking contest
About
Celebrate the bounty of the season at the Lacey Harvest Festival! This family-friendly event offers a delightful mix of activities, including a community pie baking contest, fresh cider pressing, and educational workshops. Visitors can also enjoy live music, kids' crafts, tool sharpening services, and a mending station. It's a perfect autumn gathering for all ages.
Our Take
Scare Factor
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, community members, gardeners
Vibe
Community, educational, autumnal
Energy Level
Low to medium
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Special Events & Promotions
- Native Bulb & Seed Sale Pick-up
- Pie Baking Contest
- Community Cider Pressing
- Tool Sharpening Vendor
- Mending Station
Always check the official website for the most current information.
We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.
Location
Event Details
Pricing
Varies
Duration
6 hours
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Thurston Conservation District
Practical Information
Accessibility
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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Food & Drink
Food vendors available
Quick Actions
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own apples and clean, sanitized bottles if you plan to press cider to take home.
- If you have tools or knives that need sharpening, bring them and cash or check for payment to the Sharp Right Sharpening Service.
- For the pie contest, remember to include a copy of your recipe with your submission.
- Pre-orders for the Native Bulb & Seed Sale closed on September 15th, but you can pick up pre-ordered items at the festival.
- Consider bringing items for quick mending (20 minutes or less) to the Lacey Maker's Space Mending Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the categories for the pie baking contest?
Categories include Fruit pies (two-crust or one), Custard & nut pies, Savory pies, Youth entries (14 and under), and Allergy-free pies (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, etc.).
Can I purchase plants at the Harvest Festival?
No, the Native Bulb & Seed Sale is pre-order only. You can pick up pre-ordered items at the festival, but new purchases are not available on-site.
What kind of tools can be sharpened?
Sharp Right Sharpening Service can sharpen a variety of items including knives, paper cutters, scissors, gardening tools, machetes, axes, and mower blades. Pricing varies by item.
What if my item needs more than a quick fix at the Mending Station?
The Mending Station volunteers from Lacey Maker's Space can help with quick fixes that take 20 minutes or less, such as re-attaching buttons or fixing simple zippers.
Do I need to pre-register for the workshops?
No, all workshops are held inside the grange building and do not require pre-registration.
