September 19th, 2026
From 12-5 PM
This year’s theme is “Bees & Honey”
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Our workshops and demonstrations will feature connections to the world of bees & honey, but we welcome the entire spectrum of harvests from the Adirondacks throughout the festival.
Quick FAQ: Please do not bring your dogs to the festival, or you will be asked to take them home. Leaving them in your car is also not permitted and the authorities will be alerted.
If you’d like to sign up to be a vendor, please navigate to the FAQ page to fill out the application.
Location of festival
Essex County Fairgrounds, Westport, NY
Adirondack Harvest Festival
FOOD DRIVE
We are proud to announce the continuation of the Adirondack Harvest Festival Food Drive, hosted by Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. (ACAP). The food drive is being held in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign held each September to raise awareness about hunger and inspire action to end food insecurity. As Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. (ACAP) is the recipient of this food drive, we are committed to working collaboratively to ensure that the generosity of our community is felt across Essex County.
Based on the volume of donations received, ACAP will share excess items with food shelves throughout the county, supporting families and individuals where the need is greatest.
Festival-goers are encouraged to bring non-perishable, shelf-stable food items to the ACAP vehicles, located near the entrances of the Adirondack Harvest Festival. Please click on the images below to see the accepted items.
Questions can be directed to the office of Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. by calling 518-873-3207 or emailing ajones@acapinc.org.
ON THE BANDSTAND
BACK THIS YEAR: LECTURES
“Think You Want to Keep Bees?” With local legend Tim McGarry
If you’ve ever thought about keeping bees, Tim McGarry is giving a lecture that will inspire you to pursue sustaining hives. Tim has been beekeeping for 45 years and has a wealth of knowledge behind him. Currently, Tim and his wife, Sue, keep a small operation in Wadhams, NY, to sell honey to local neighbors.
What to expect:
A realistic presentation on what to expect when you’re starting out.
Where & how to get information.
Weeding through the good, bad and ugly of beekeeping.
Different hive configurations and how to choose what to use.
Getting comfortable with bees without PPE.
An hour long presentation with a 30 minute Q&A.
ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
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Weaving Demonstration in Floral Hall
Kirsten Liebl, owner of Wollecru Sheep Farm & Plant Nursery, will be demonstrating weaving on her beautiful loom. Be sure to stop by her demo and check out her weavings for sale!
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Beekeeping Demonstration & Information
Linda Gillilland of Ben Wever Farm will have a table set up next to her farmers’ market tent with plenty of equipment and information gathered from a lifetime of beekeeping expertise!
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Pony rides
with ADK Horsemanship. Free, but $10 suggested donation per ride. Please support Nicky and her ponies with a donation if you can!
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Draft horse-drawn wagon rides
by Vance Acres, free
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Farm animal petting zoo
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Hula hoop performance
and contest by Vestopia Hoops
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Stilt walking
by Pete and Amy Nelson
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Caricatures
by Joe Ferris, free, but tips encouraged!
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Straw Bale Toss Contest (12-3:15 PM)
free for all ages to enter! The participant with the longest toss in their age group wins a prize. Must be present for the award at 3:30 PM when it will be announced on the bandstand. The first-place winner of each age category will receive a gift certificate to use at any Adirondack Harvest member business at the Festival or at a later date. Ages 8 years old and under: $25 value, 9-15 years old: $50 value, and 16+ years old: $100 value
This event is organized, sponsored and hosted by the Adirondack Harvest Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County and by these generous sponsors:
