Last night the focus was the Red Arrow Football Homecoming game. The annual parade down Main Street kicked off the festivities. Thanks to Nicki Videto Photography for providing parade photos. Lowell would go on to beat Forest Hills Northern with a final score of 49-13.
This morning eyes were set on Harvest Festival activities. Runners were up early to take part in the Harvest Hustle, which unfortunately we did not photograph. The 5k is the second of the trio of local races. Next up will be the Turkey Trot in November.
While Mother Nature decided it was time to provide some much-needed rain, activities went on throughout the community. Lowell High School’s FFA chapter put on a tasty pancake breakfast fundraiser.
Visitors were also able to test their pallets and decide on the best tasting apple. A total of 11 different apples were in the competition. A handful of them were an heirloom variety not typically available in stores and not often tasted by the general public (where they are grown they’re used for cider).
An apple clock of sorts (if only one more kind of apple was on the list!) helped keep the different varieties in order. Taste testers also had a sheet to take notes and mark favorites.
Once individuals decided on a favorite a tally was added to a board. In the end a three-way tie between Honeycrisp, Northern Spy, and King David were declared the winners. Our photo was taken before the tasting and final tallies were included.
The barn was open so visitors could take a peek at the chickens. Not chicks any longer, but not yet adults, these teens are being taken care of by Agri-Science classes at the high school.
While not an ideal day to explore the trails at the Wittenbach Wege Center, the new pond behind the main building still made for a nice backdrop.
The Lowell Area Fire Department hosted their annual open house. Seeing fire trucks up close and even being able to go for a ride in one left smiles on the faces of kids and adults. And some youngsters were even able to pull the cord and blow the horn.
Inside the fire station kids could also practice what it would be like to use a fire extinguisher.
Using a hose to knock down bowling pins, after traversing through fire hose and ladder course, was also a hit for kids learning about what firefighters need to know.
A demonstration on how the jaws of life and other tools are used to save lives when serious car accidents happen. Those who took apart the car got to practice in a steady rain.
The wet weather didn’t stop people from coming to the Autumn Marketplace to shop, enjoy live entertainment, and make scarecrows.
The Fusion Orchestra was one of many entertainers throughout the afternoon.
Pickles and Pepper were representing the Kent County Youth Fair along with Dante, who didn’t want to pose with his friends when this was taken.
Making scarecrows is a tradition families enjoy each year. Flat River Outreach Ministries provides clothing and helps run the event. Some baby scarecrows were also created!
One thing the rain did put a damper on was bucket rides provided by Lowell Light & Power.
Finally, the chili was on hand for those feeling damp and chilly from the weather.
If you’re reading this before 7pm there’s still time to head to the first LowellArts House Concert for an evening concert to wrap up a busy day in Lowell.
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