Countdown to West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival: Activity previews

Counting down to this Sunday’s West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival (by which time the weather is supposed to be better – showers likely, not steady rain!) – a few reminders and previews:

STREETS CLOSED: Even if you are not going to the festival, keep in mind that California will be closed from Oregon to Edmunds and Alaska from 44th to 42nd – the West Seattle Farmers Market and the festival’s “harvest activity” booths will all be out in the street for the duration of the 10 am-2 pm festival. This means transit rerouting, too – see the alerts on the Metro website.

HARVEST ACTIVITIES: Thanks to everybody who’s sending previews of what they’re planning. We’ll feature a few a day for the next few days. Today’s mentions: My Three Little Birds in Morgan Junction will be there with the chance for kids to “stop by and make a hanging decoration for their house on Halloween. They can make a witch hat or a spooky spider. We will also hand out candy for the kids and a coupon for parents or grandparents,” says proprietor Jennifer. … Infinite B Canvas Creations proprietor B. says, “At my booth kids will be painting handprint harvest inspired trees on canvas panels. I’ve attached display examples that my little nieces Lillian (6) & Zoey (3) made for my booth.”

Meantime, West Seattle School of Rock proprietor Phil says, “We will be running spontaneous 2-3 minute Little Wing activities throughout the day as large enough groups of little ones (about ages 3-6) walk up. We will also have electric guitars the kids can check out. We will have percussion instruments at our booth for the kids to use.” Also, WSB sponsor Potter Construction will be there with a mini-pumpkin toss in their booth. More previews tomorrow!

ALSO AT THE FESTIVAL: 11 am-1 pm chili competition (9-sample flight for $10, benefits the West Seattle Food Bank), 11:30 am costume parade from Junction Plaza Park, noon-2 pm trick-or-treating. Aside from the chili fundraiser and anything you buy from the Farmers’ Market, festival activities are free!

5 Replies to "Countdown to West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival: Activity previews"

  • Halloweenee October 22, 2014 (4:55 pm)

    Thanks to all the businesses that participate and are super enthusiastic. I always try to reciprocate by spending my dollars in their establishments. It is a great tradition and adds so much value to our community.

  • Thomas M. October 23, 2014 (7:13 am)

    Forecast is for partly cloudy! 20% chance of showers. Perfect for a West Seattle Fall Festival.

  • John October 23, 2014 (8:16 am)

    I feel really stupid. I don’t smoke pot and I’m obviously not 100% sure on what a pot leave looks like, but I thought this festival was a pot festival based on the leaf shown in the fliers. Am I the only one that thought that?

  • Amy October 23, 2014 (9:58 am)

    Um…that’s clearly a maple leaf. Ever seen the Canadian flag? A quick Google search would show you that a marijuana leaf typically has 7 points.

  • Kana October 23, 2014 (4:37 pm)

    John, that would be a maple leaf…not even close to a marijuana leaf. Haha. Yes, google…it’s a helpful tool.

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