An abundance of fun for everyone at Luseland’s Harvest Festival
By Joan Janzen
LUSELAND – Grand Avenue in Luseland was alive with activity Saturday afternoon as the fun began at Luseland’s Harvest Festival on September 13. The sun was shining as families filled the street, enjoying snacks and watching their children have fun. Vendors sold their wares while people headed to the Luseland Credit Union to taste homemade jams and cast their votes for their favourites. Meanwhile, attendees gathered to see which chicken would determine the winners in the Chicken Poop Bingo.
Harvest Festival at Luseland on September 13 was a huge success! Kids participated in a bike rodeo, ate cotton candy, created sidewalk art, and played in a grain box. Young and old enjoyed the antique tractor display, browsed among vendors, listened to music, toured the museum, made crafts at the library, and waited for a chicken to determine the winners in the Chicken Poop Bingo.
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Craft enthusiasts of all ages tried their hand at creating fall-themed tea towels at the Luseland Library, with librarian Dawna Nienaber providing all the supplies they needed.
As usual, the Luseland Museum was bustling with activities. A vintage tractor display was set up outside, while tours took place inside. However, the bike rodeo for children was the highlight of the afternoon.
“We love the veggie races,” said Jean Halliday from the museum, referring to the popular races held at the festival in previous years. “But this year we changed things up with a Bike Rodeo.”
Kids rode their decorated bikes in a slow race.
“The last person over the finish line is the winner,” she explained. The race required balance to stay in a lane without circling around. “If you put your feet down on the track, you are out!” Youngsters could also test their biking skills by navigating an obstacle course.
The afternoon concluded with a ham supper and pie at the Pioneer Club, but plenty of entertainment was still planned for the evening. Frank Beausoleil provided live music while the Girl Guides served s’mores. A family dance followed, and glow golf was set up at Bell Acres.
Even though harvest operations were underway, plenty of people enjoyed the activities during another successful Harvest Festival.