The Great Pumpkin is in Clark County

Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, Mazes and More.

“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” Linus – It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.

The spirit of Halloween is alive in my neighborhood, and so begins our family’s quest for the great pumpkin, and all the fun that goes along with it (fun being the operative word here). So, we must pass by the overflowing bins of pumpkins at the local grocery stores, and head out … [Continue reading this Article]

Harvest in Hazel Dell

7th Annual Harvest Fun Day Relocates to Heritage Farm.

The Clark County Historical Museum is partnering with Clark County and WSU Extension to host the museum’s Seventh Annual Harvest Fun Day at the 78th Street Heritage Farm site. This free family oriented event promises a full day of activities, contests and displays to celebrate Clark County’s rural heritage. Formerly located in downtown Vancouver, the event is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, between 10 am and 4 pm, on the grounds of the farm site located … [Continue reading this Article]

1st Annual Harvest Day Market

At Vancouver Farmer’s Market.

And you thought the Vancouver Farmer’s Market was closed for the season! Well, okay, it is closed; but they are having a special event this year just in time for Thanksgiving!

“We will be having our 1st Annual HARVEST DAY MARKET TO BE HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM. We hope many of you will come down to this one day market to stock up on available food/produce items for your Thanksgiving dinner, flowers to adorn … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Food Coop Harvest Celebration

You Are Invited!

The Vancouver Food Cooperative (VFC) is having a Fall Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 4 to 7 pm at Vancouver Marketplace, 210 W Evergreen Blvd.  There will be appetizers and sweets catered by Woody’s Tacos, live music by the Grey Sky Boys, Silent Auction, unveiling of the new VFC logo, and more.

What exactly is the VFC? According to their website, “The Vancouver Food Cooperative (VFC) is a not-for-profit business working to open a cooperative grocery store in Vancouver, … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Farmers Market Celebrates Harvest

First Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction.

The Vancouver Farmers Market (VFM) is planning its First Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction on October 7, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at Fort Vancouver-EB Hamilton Hall.  The proceeds from the dinner and auction will benefit the VFM Scholarship Fund and Market Equipment.

Appetizers and dinner featuring fresh and local food from the VFM vendors, and prepared by Chef Anna Petruolo of “A Dinner Together”, Chef Jodell Hinojosa of  “Foody Blues BBQ”, and Students of the “Internationa Air … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Harvest Fun Day

Free Fun at Clark County Historical Museum.

The Clark County Historical Museum presents the 6th Annual Harvest Fun Day Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 10 am to 4 pm at the museum, 1511 Main Street.

Are you the fastest corn-shucker in the west? We’ll find out who is! There will be a corn-shucking contest, as well as a pie eating contest, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, food, live music, antique farm equipment, and more! Admission to the Clark County Historical Museum is free during Harvest Fun … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Harvest Celebration

Showcasing the Bounty of Clark County Farms.

It’s time for the WSU Clark County Extension 11th Annual Harvest Celebration, celebrating the diversity of farming in Clark County, Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 10 am to 3 pm.  Visit participating farms for free during this time, many offering tours and other informational classes during the day.

“As a society, we are rapidly losing our connection to the land and our food sources. Today, vegetables come out of a can and meat comes home from the store … [Continue reading this Article]

Oktober in September?

Oktoberfest That Is!

Enjoy the gardens and the beautiful September weather at the Fifth Annual Oktoberfest and Harvest Celebration put on by Shorty’s Nursery and benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.  So eat, drink and be merry and help end juvenile diabetes all at the same time.

The event will take place Friday September 25, 2009, 6:30 pm, at Shorty’s Nursery (10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd) and will be  featuring Donaumusikanten.  Don’t even ask me to try and pronounce that name, but you might … [Continue reading this Article]

Pie Eating Contest

Clark County:  A Pie Eating and Corn Shucking Contest, Extreme Scarecrow Makeover, Pumpkin Decorating, Antique Equipment and more are part of Harvest Fun Day, a free Community Event at the Clark County Historical Museum.  September 27, 2008 10 am to 4 pm, 1511 Main Street, 993-5679.… [Continue reading this Article]