To the Editor:

Join us this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Altamont Fall Festival, a free family-friendly event to celebrate the season in our quaint village.

Drop in Orsini Park anytime to enjoy farm-fresh vegetables, homemade artisan vendors, food and drink, a beer garden, kids’ craft tables, games, and more, including live music by three amazingly talented artists: David Moore 10 a.m. to noon, Yankee Holler 12:30 to 2 p.m., and Jonny Bushick 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Join us in the Masonic Temple for vendors and farm-themed activities all day, our first Apple Baking Contest with winners announced at noon and a bake sale to follow, a brief presentation on the history of Altamont by Keith Lee at 11 a.m., and a Bolognese sauce demonstration by Chef Alex Carusone of Veronica’s Culinary Tavern at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

We will announce our Scarecrow Contest winners at 3:30, so don’t forget to cast your vote before 3 p.m.!  

Visit Schilling Park for all-day activities, including a pumpkin bounce house, scavenger hunt, story time with the Altamont Free Library, pumpkin-painting, face-painting, temporary tattoos, games for all ages, and vendors.

Attendees are invited to drop off a most-needed food item to our Welcome Booth in Orsini Park, participate in the raffle, and donate desserts to our bake sale to help us support the Altamont Community Food Pantry.

Visit our website for more details: altamontfallfestival.org

See you Saturday!

Madeline LaMountain, trustee

Village of Altamont