Harvest Fest Returns Sept. 18-19

Let’s celebrate! Deerfield’s Harvest Fest is back Saturday and Sunday with fireworks and fun community events for everyone.

Saturday, September 18

• Start the day at the Deerfield Farmers Market between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., featuring a touch-a-truck event.
• Make your way to Village Hall at 10 a.m. for the dedication of Harriet’s Garden to honor former Mayor Rosenthal’s more than 40 years of public service.
• Gates open at Shepard Park at 4:30 p.m. for events including a live concert from local band Not For Profit, food vendors, a beer tent, carnival games and Deerfield’s largest fireworks display ever!

Sunday, September 19

• Get out your running shoes for the Rotary Race.  The race starts promptly at 8 a.m., rain or shine, however inclement weather may alter or cancel event. Online registration is available through September 1 here. You can also download and print out a mail-in application here.
• Take a step into Deerfield’s past at the Deerfield Area Historical Society’s Fall Festival noon to 4 p.m. at the Deerfield Historic Village. 

Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of Commerce. 

Community Relations Commission Seeking Student Members

The Community Relations Commission is seeking applications for two open Student Commissioner positions on the committee: one Sophomore and one Junior position. Applicants should be involved in (or have an inclination for) community and civic activities such as athletics, individual and community-based service, organizational projects, and service for the overall betterment of the community as a whole. The on-line application is available here. Applications are due by  October 8. The candidates will be selected in November.