Many attended Harvest Festival

Harvest Christian Center hosted the 12th annual Harvest Festival, a Christ-centered Halloween alternative, which was the biggest celebration to date.

With an estimated 1,700 children and adults attending throughout the evening and over 700 pounds of candy passed out, the festival lasted from 5 to 9 p.m. It had everything from bowling tournaments and pony rides, to puppet shows and coffee, hot chocolate, and chill giveaway.

Games for the kids were everywhere and a drawing for the adults, with prizes ranging from gift certificates and a barbecue to a flat screen TV and a pool, made the evening a family event.

Preparation for the Harvest Festival began three months before Oct. 31 with requests for candy and raffle prizes. Donations from families and local businesses came in. Then, the morning of the 31st a team met at Harvest Christian Center to begin set up. By 4:30 p.m., the stage was set for the event.

Plans are now under way for next years event.