Held on Crystal Springs’ own organic farm in partnership with the Sparta Famer’s Market, the Harvest Festival will welcome more than 35 local farmers and producers with everything from fruit and vegetables to handicrafts to artisanal cheese and meats. Shoppers can pick up fresh produce from Rogowski Farm in Pine Island, NY, mangalitsa pork from Mosefund Farm, poultry from Churatabis Farm, artisan cheese from Calkins Creamery, Crystal Spring’s own wild thyme honey produced by bees living on the farm and much more. Local winery Ventimiglia Vineyards will be on hand pouring tastes of their wines.

Chefs from Crystal Springs will fire up the grill and serve a variety of Fossil Farm sausages (smoked duck, venison, chicken apple) and burgers, including Mangalitsa pig, lamb and grass-fed beef’ Rifle Ranch lamb on a spit, smoked turkey legs, bbq pulled pork sandwiches, grilled “pick your own corn,” and more.

Fun fall activities for the entire family ages will include pumpkin picking and painting, pony rides, hay rides and a petting zoo. Live bands will play throughout the day. Admission is free.

Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 11:00am till 4:00pm at Green Valley Farms at Crystal Springs Resort, 135 Route 94, Vernon, NJ Website

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