Fall Harvest Fair
Sunday, October 8th
The WHM held our signature fundraiser of a lively day of family-friendly, fall-themed fun!
Music was by the Butterfly Swing Band and Rosin the Beaux, food by Wild Oats Market, a variety of lawn games for all ages, raffles, local vendors, carnival booths, and a cake walk!
All-Day Activities
- Giant Jenga
- Photo Booth with costumes & props
- Drop Spindle spinning station with Debbie Baker from the Milne Public Library
- Ring Toss Carnival Booth
- Knock ‘Em Down (ball toss with cans) Carnival Booth
- Fishing for Ducks
- Hula Hoop Pumpkin Toss
- Guess What?! Mystery Museum Object Challenge
- Raffle Table
- Silent Auction
- Rock Painting
Timed Activities
- Fortune Teller
- Tarot Readings
- Pony Rides
- Cake Walk
- Sack Race
- Three-Legged Race
- Egg and Spoon Race
- Tug-of-War
Performers and Vendors
Rosin the Beaux
Acoustic Folk Music
Rosin the Beaux will be returned to the WHM to kick off the Fall Harvest Fair with their folk tunes!
We were ready to clap, stop, dance, and sing along to traditional acoustic folk music.
Based in Williamstown, Pownal, and North Adams, Rosin the Beaux has been playing the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, Appalachia, and French Canada for almost ten years. The Beaux often play at farmers’ markets, fairs, dances, and celebrations. All proceeds go directly to support musicians’ education in the region.
Rosin the Beaux has graciously supported the museum for years, and were once again donating their music. We are unendingly grateful for their generosity and artistry.
Butterfly Swing Band
Hot Classic and Contemporary Swing Grooves And More!
We were thrilled to welcome the Butterfly Swing Band, who joined us from the Pioneer Valley to share their “Contagiously upbeat” instrumentals and “warmly tender and soulful” vocals.
The Butterfly played our blues away!
The band explains “Our music comes from the 20’s 30’s & 40’s, embracing early swing and contemporary genres, occasionally changing it up with our unique style of creative improvisation, spontaneous riffing, & sizzling solos.”
Visit the Butterfly Swing Band website for a sampling of their music!