Harvest Festival - 2017 - photo essay

I combined my walk with the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Harvest Festival on Saturday. The rain did hold off for this event, only sprinkles here and there. I stopped here and there along the way, multiple conversations with folks I know and met quite a few new ones too.

there is only one Jamie Barrett and Jane did have two locations for Jane's Frames

part of the Main St crowd at about 1:00 PM Saturday

did you get your free book from the Friends of the Franklin Library?

BTW - bricks are still for sale. That would make a nice holiday gift for someone!
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/friends-of-franklin-library-memorial.html

Jesse Liam band rocked it on the crosswalk attracting dancers and sing along

not everything was on Main St, the Fire Station had an open house

the Historical Museum refurbished one of their old displays to showcase these
vintage postcards. Stop by to visit to get a better view

Jord Albert took over from Jamie Barrett outside Jane's

In the News: Harvest Festival Saturday; DPW looking for snow plow contractors

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Weather is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the low 70s for the 15th annual Franklin Harvest Festival on Saturday. 

The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and occupies the entirety of Main Street and much of the surrounding downtown area. The event, sponsored by the Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP), will be a day of local entertainment, carnival-style games, food, and giveaways. 

“Our ability to stage the event throughout Main Street, East Central and West Central streets for this festival will provide an incredible setup for entertainment, shopping and dining downtown,” said FDP vice president and event chairperson Scott Martin. 

After 12 p.m., the Dean Bank parking lot will be open for handicapped parking and serve as the drop-off and pickup location for senior living center residents. Other festival parking information will be posted on the FDP website the day of the event. 

Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for the expected 6,000 people and 150 vendors, crafters, exhibitors, and local groups."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171011/15th-franklin-harvest-festival-to-be-largest-yet

downtown decorated for the Franklin Harvest Festival on Saturday

"After putting out ads and spreading the word on social media, the DPW is still having trouble finding contractors to plow the roads for the upcoming snow season. 

Highway and grounds superintendent Carlos Rebelo said that the town will hire about 68 plow contractors this year, but has only received a handful of applicants. 

“It’s hard because this time of the year the weather is still good,” said Rebelo.
As a result, the town is still seeking many more plows for the upcoming winter. Equipment must to be in good running condition for the town to consider hiring, and is subject to inspection by town mechanics prior to the start of the season."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171011/franklin-dpw-seeks-plow-drivers

Friendly reminder: the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Harvest Festival is Saturday, Oct 14

4 Days and Counting!!

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Four days and counting!  Please share our 2017 Harvest Festival poster Please share this email with your customers, contacts, friends and family!  Are you participating in the event? Talk it up! Here's a PDF or a PNG file for you to post in your social media account or to share in your own email.  We look forward to seeing you all! Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

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Franklin Downtown Partnership: Harvest Festival - October 14

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Press Release Franklin Harvest Festival to be Largest Yet Celebrate the best of fall and Franklin with friends and neighbors at the 15th annual Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's Harvest Festival features a day of great local entertainment, carnival-style games for kids young and old, more artists and crafters, face painting, fall-themed giveaways, and new food and drink options to entertain nearly 6,000 expected visitors. In case of rain the Festival will run on Sunday, October 15. 2016 Harvest Stroll In downtown Franklin. With the completion of the Downtown Improvement Project, the Partnership is able to use all of Main Street and the surrounding downtown area for this year's festival, which promises to be the largest one-day event the FDP has ever produced.  "The Harvest Festival is our annual opportunity to invite people to come together downtown and have fun experiencing the local businesses throughout the community that are unique to this area," says Scott Martin, FDP vice president and event chairperson. "Our ability to stage the event throughout Main Street, East Central and West Central streets for this festival will provide an incredible setup for entertainment, shopping and dining downtown." Read the full press release for more information. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! We thank our generous sponsors  for helping us make this event the biggest yet!  Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

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2017 Harvest Festival - Oct 14

The Harvest Festival is coming up Saturday, Oct 14. Main St will be closed to traffic for the festivities from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with brief periods before and after for set up and clean up)

2017 Harvest Festival Poster

Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership for presenting this Festival
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Harvest Festival registration deadline is Weds - Sep 20

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Harvest Festival 2017: Register by Wednesday, 9/20, to avoid late fee The October 14 Harvest Festival booth spaces are filling up fast. Wednesday, September 20, is the deadline for early registration. Please include a $35 late fee after Wednesday. More than 6,000 people will be attending the Festival so don't miss out!  Email your registration to Scott Martin at fdpharvestfest@gmail.com today to reserve your space -- and so you don't have to pay a late fee!   Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

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39th Feast of St Rocco - Aug 6 -13, 2017

The carnival rides were delivered to the grounds of the St Rocco Festival and will be set up to open on schedule.

carnival rides delivered and ready for set up

The schedule for the rides is as follows:

The entertainment schedule is as follows:

ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ST. ROCCO FAMILY FESTIVAL


On the Festival Grounds


THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
5:00-10:00 Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)


FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) The Reminisants


SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
1:00 p.m. Paws, the PawSox mascot will be on the field
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Bobby Costello D. J.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND Sea Breeze


SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
12:00 - 4:00p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Bob Costello D.J.
12:00 - 4:00p.m. Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Jerry Seeco Band
7:00 -8:00 p.m. Bob Costello D.J.
7:30 p.m. Drawing to be held


For additional information, you can visit the St Rocco's Festival page 
http://stmarysfranklin.org/93

“We’re going to pull up our tents, so to speak”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"After almost 40 years, St. Mary’s Parish will hold its second to last Feast of St. Rocco festival starting on Sunday. 

“We’re going to pull up our tents, so to speak,” co-chairman of the event, Peter Brunelli said. “It’s getting hard to get people to keep committing to do this.” 

Until that time, however, Brunelli said everyone is welcome to the annual event and that he hopes to see as many in attendance as possible. 

The 39th annual event, which celebrates St. Rocco who is seen as a protector against sickness, will be held Aug. 6-13 at One Church Street. The celebration will be host to various events including live music, rides, food and more."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170731/st-roccos-festival-starts-sunday-in-franklin

Fr Brian Manning's letter to the parish on St Rocco's
http://stmarysfranklin.org/media/1/23/2017StRoccoLetter.PDF

carousel detail from St Rocco's 2012