Lacey Harvest Festival at South Union Grange
Celebrate the bounty of the season at the Lacey Harvest Festival, hosted at the South Union Grange Hall. This family-friendly event offers a delightful mix of activities, including a community pie baking contest, cider pressing where you can bring your own apples, and a professional tool sharpening service. Attendees can also drop off soil samples, pick up pre-ordered native bulbs and seeds, and enjoy live music and food vendors. Educational workshops cover topics like urban livestock management and supporting fall pollinators.
What to Expect
Community harvest festival with pie contest and cider pressing
Event Details
Duration
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Thurston Conservation District
Food & Drink
Food vendors available
Local Insight & Ratings
Scare Factor
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, community members, gardeners
Vibe
Community-focused, educational, autumnal
Energy Level
Low to medium
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $
- Accessibility: The website mentions accessibility features like font resizing, contrast modes, and keyboard navigation.
- Pets: No pets allowed
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own apples and clean bottles if you want to press cider to take home.
- Consider bringing cash or check for the tool sharpening vendor, as they may not accept cards.
- Pre-order native bulbs and seeds by September 15th for pick-up at the festival; they are not available for purchase on the day.
- If you have a pie for the contest, remember to bring a copy of your recipe for judging.
- Quick clothing repairs (under 20 minutes) can be handled at the mending station, so bring small items needing attention.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pie baking contest
- Cider pressing
- Soil test drop-off
- Native Bulb & Seed Sale Pick-up
- Knife and tool sharpening vendor
- Workshops throughout the day
- Kids arts & craft activities
- Food vendors
- Live music
- Information booths
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the categories for the pie baking contest?
Categories include Fruit pies, Custard & nut pies, Savory pies, Youth entries (14 and under), and Allergy-free pies (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, etc.).
Can I buy native bulbs and seeds at the festival?
No, the Native Bulb & Seed Sale is pre-order only. Orders must be placed by September 15th and picked up at the Harvest Festival.
What kind of tools can be sharpened?
The vendor can sharpen knives, household items like paper cutters and scissors, and gardening tools such as shovels, pruners, axes, and mower blades.
What kind of quick fixes are offered at the mending station?
Volunteers can help with re-attaching buttons, darning small holes, fixing simple jammed zippers, retrieving drawstrings, simple patches, and jewelry repair.
What should I bring if I want to press cider?
Bring your own clean apples and clean, sanitized bottles for filling. You can also purchase TCD custom half-gallon growlers on site.
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