Celebrate community, crafts, food, and entertainment at festival

NEWFANE- For almost 50 years volunteers have organized the Newfane Heritage Festival in the center of the historic village. Once again, this Columbus Day weekend, people will celebrate community, crafts, food, and entertainment. The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13, rain or shine.
Over 90 juried artists and craftspeople will display and sell their work in the tents set up in front of the Windham County Courthouse. This year vendors range from organic body products, glass, stone, metal work, paper arts, silver jewelry, fiber arts, and woodworking to local honey, CBD-infused products, and handmade brooms. Vendor chair Samantha Harlow reports that some vendors have been coming for over 40 years, while about 10 vendors will be new this year.
Food will be everywhere.  The outdoor food booth will serve breakfast sandwiches hot off the grill and warm homemade doughnuts. Later in the day they will serve chili, chowder, burgers, dogs, cider, and more. The inside deli will dish up autumn-inspired flavors and comfort foods made with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. The menu includes New England chowders and bisque, pulled pork and baked beans, baked potatoes, pumpkin cheesecake, flourless chocolate torte, and – of course – the famous homemade apple pies and crisps, made with love by members of the Newfane Church. Deli head Sandy Hamm said they look forward to serving guests.
The super raffle features donated items including gift certificates, quilts, lift tickets, a cord of wood, items from vendors, and a doll house. Entertainers will play music, sing, and dance.
Proceeds of the event go to benefit the wider missions of the Newfane Church, including community support.  The church’s mission is to make a difference in lives worldwide and in the community.  For more information visit newfaneheritagefestival.blogspot.com or call (802) 365-4079.