Milton Harvest Festival, Inc. ... Harvesting fun, food and fellowship
September 13-21, 2008

2008 Schedule of Events

Please note: This schedule is a work in progress as the committee finalizes plans for the 2008 Harvest Festival.

FRIDAY, Golf ball and driver AUGUST 8, 2008

Harvest Festival GOLF Tournament - 1:00 PM

Turbot Hill Golf Course, Milton
1:00 PM Shotgun Start - 4 Man Scramble
Sponsored by Standard-Journal.

Register to participate in the Golf Tournament.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

7:00 AM - HARVEST BREAKFAST

7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. John's United Church of Christ
18 Arch Street
Milton, PA 17847

9:00 AM - ARTS & CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, FOOD STANDS (R/S)

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Over 100 vendors on the streets of Broadway and Bound Avenue, Downtown Milton

More information about the Arts & Crafts Show, register online or download the Registration Form.

BABY PHOTO CONTEST

Cash Voting 9/13 & 9/20 at Arts/Crafts, downtown Milton.
Photos will be on display prior to and during the week of the festival.
Location(s) to be determined.

More information about the Baby Photo Contest. Download the Registration Form. Registration deadline: September 1, 2008.

9:30 AM - 28 MILE BIKE RACE (R/S)

Scarecrow Bike RacerRegistration: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM - Municipal Building, Filbert Street
HELMETS REQUIRED!
Sponsored the Milton Rotary Club

More information about the Bike Race, register online or download the PDF Bike Race Flyer.

River Towns Race Series
www.Rivertownrace.com

10:00 AM - PET PARADE

Registration: 9:00 to 9:30 AM
Judging: 9:30 to 10:00 AM
M & T Bank on Elm Street
Sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club of Milton

10:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM - KINGDOM KIDS PUPPET SHOW

Shows on Bound Ave.
A Ministry of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church

11:00 AM - CONCERT in the PARK

Gazebo of Lincoln Park at Broadway and Front Street
Milton Area High School Band

7:30 PM - HARVEST FESTIVAL PRINCESS PAGEANT

Milton High School Auditorium. Admission: $5.00.
Scholarships sponsored by Milton Savings Bank, the families of Shirley Loreman, and the families of Betty Zechman
Candidate portraits on display at Fullmer Office Supply window, Broadway, Milton.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

1:00 PM - CANOE/KAYAK RIVER TRIP

1:00 - 5:00 PM.
Advanced Registration Required.
Call Betsy Quant (570-524-7692)
Sponsored by T.I.M.E.

7:00 PM - "MEN IN HARMONY" CHRISTIAN CONCERT

First Presbyterian Church. Admission: FREE.
Walnut Street, Milton.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

7:00 PM - LITTLE MISS/JUNIOR MISS PAGEANT

Milton High School Auditorium. Admission: $5.00.
Mini Miss: age 4, Dainty Miss: age 5, Little Miss: age 6, and Junior Miss: ages 10 & 11
Candidate portraits on display at Leeser's Shoe Store window, Broadway, Milton.

Contacts:
    Grace James - 570-742-1731 (home) or 570-847-7731 (cell)
    Sarah Dries - 570-412-9982 (cell)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

7:00 PM - TEEN DANCE

7:00 - 9:00 PM. Admission: $4.00
Milton Middle School Cafeteria
Music by Audio Blast Productions.
Open to Milton students in grades 6-8 only.
Sponsored by Milton High School Alumni Association.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

6:30 PM - MUSIC AT THE GAZEBO

Lincoln Park, Broadway & Front Streets
6:30 - 8:00 PM - Milltown Blues
Broadway and Front Streets
Sponsored by Milton High School Alumni Association.

Have your dinner on us while you enjoy the concert! A Concession Stand will be available to purchase hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks and other goodies.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

7:30 PM - Harvest POPs CONCERT

Admission: $7.00
Milton High School Auditorium
Directors: Connie Pawling Young and Russ Wynn.
For more information, contact Ann & Ed Sowul, Committee Chairs
Phone: 570-742-1765
Email: OR

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Tomato Bowl TrophyFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

7:00 PM - TOMATO BOWL (High School Football)

Milton High School Alumni Stadium
Selinsgrove Seals vs Milton Black Panthers

6:30 PM - Pre-Game Ceremonies
6:55 PM - Harvest Princess Coin Toss
7:00 PM - KICK OFF
Post-Games Ceremonies/Presentation of the Clinger Lumber Tomato Bowl Championship Trophy

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FESTIVAL DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

7:00 AM - HARVEST BREAKFAST

7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. John's United Church of Christ
18 Arch Street
Milton, PA 17847

9:00 AM - MILTON MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Milton Moose Club - 3rd Floor
139 South Front Street, Milton
Admission: FREE

For more information, call Ray Leeser at 742-8241.

9:00 AM - ARTS & CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, FOOD STANDS (R/S)

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Over 150 vendors
Streets of Broadway and Bound Avenue, Downtown Milton

PHOTO BABY CONTEST

Cash Voting 9/13 & 9/20 at Arts/Crafts, downtown Milton.
Photos will be on display prior to and during the week of the festival.
Location(s) to be determined.

More information about the Baby Photo Contest. Download the Registration Form. Registration deadline: September 1, 2008.

9:30 AM - 5K RACE (R/S)

Registration: 7:30 to 9:00 AM
Municipal Building, Filbert Street, Milton
Sponsored by Keystone Care Physical Therapy and Allen’s True Value Hardware

Get more information about the 5K Race, register online or download the 5K Race Registration Form.

River Towns Race Series
www.Rivertownrace.com

1:00 PM - Harvest Festival PARADE

Front Street, Milton
Starting Line - Carl Hega Chevrolet, 1200 North Front Street, Milton
Reviewing Stand - Firman's CITGO Station, 20 North Front Street, Milton
Finish Line - ConAgra, South Front Street, Milton

Get more information about the Harvest Festival Parade, register online or download the Parade Information Form.

3:00 PM - SPAGHETTI DINNER

3:00 to 6:00 PM
Masonic Temple, 117 North Front Street, Milton
Take Outs available at the door
Adults $5.00; Children ages 10 & under $3.00

4:30 PM - "ARROWHEAD" Parade FLOAT Awards Ceremony

Harvest Festival Headquarters on Broadway at the Milton YMCA Community Room
Over $1,000 in cash prizes and trophies to be awarded

6:30 PM - TOURNAMENT of BANDS

High School Band Competition
Milton High School Alumni Stadium
Sponsored by Milton Area Band Boosters
Email:

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

4:00 PM - 43 Mile CAR CRUISE

3:00 pm meet on Bound Avenue, Milton
Sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley CARTS

5:00 PM - BLOCK DANCE

5:00 to 8:00 PM
Bound Avenue, Milton
Good old 50's and 60's Music
Baby Photo Contest winners to be announced!
Weather Permitting
Sponsored by Susquehanna Valley CARTS

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