Bring your lawn chair and “hope for good weather” this Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29 to the 13th Annual HarvestFest at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park located in Tipton. Events start and rides open at 11 a.m. Daily. For those die-hards, shopping begins at 10 a.m.
Huntington County local, country singer Chris Woodward is on the main stage at 3 p.m. And 6 p.m. On Sunday, favorite Ronnie McDowell is on the main stage at 3 p.m. And 6 p.m. The Tyrone Community Players are back again this year both days with “The Baker’s Revenge, which is located in the Children’s Theatre- Midway Stage. The kids will enjoy the petting zoo open both days of HarvestFest and a Civil War Battle Reenactment, canon firing included, Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m.
Numerous choice dishes are returning to HarvestFest again this year. Among them are dipped caramel apples exclusively for HarvestFest brought by the Tyrone Regional Arts Council, an entire building of Jewish specialties courtesy of the Temple Beth Israel, and Open Kettle Ham & Bean Soup from the Sinking Valley Farm Show. Don’t forget the sweets from the Tyrone Knights of Columbus with their Funnel Cakes and Home Made Apple Dumplings from the Otterbein Methodist Church.
Sunday is the day for classics. The Allegheny Mountain Region Antique Automobile Club of America will have their beauties on display all day long. Call (814)944-8853 for more specific information of automobiles to look for this year.
Don’t forget to stop by DelGrosso’s own Pizza, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy, and Nacho stand open both days for wonderful, traditional park concessions. DelGrosso’s Sweet Shop is also open.
Peter Gardella, General Manager of DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, stated, “There’s always a new look.” With the new look, the expected favorites are always readily available though. So, with the small admission price of just $3, which includes an all-day ride pass and free parking in the park lots, come and enjoy yourself at HarvestFest only at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park.
Tom Riley sums it up best with this, “The social aspect is what really makes it fun. They come to eat, they come to shop, they come for the entertainment, and they come to see each other.” Simple, but always true.
For more information, look into www.delgrossos.com for the full spread of a sure-to-be memorable weekend. Additional parking available at the PPG lots for $2 with partial proceeds benefiting the Bellwood-Antis cheerleaders.
