The Fife Harvest Festival turned out to be a great outdoor festival; well-organized and well-attended (despite the weather). There was musical entertainment all day of some kind. The City of Fife booth gave out coupons to all attendees for a $1 'combo meal' (hot dog, pop, and chips) at the concession stand--the family that runs it normally charges $2.50--free corn, face painting, and popcorn. There was even a fish pond for the kids and free "train" giving rides around Dacca Park.
The only real downside was the weather and the fact many vendors just didn't tough it out. Yes, it was blustery. Yes, it rained. Yes, it was a little chilly at times. This is the Pacific Northwest, and it was the first weekend in October. The City of Fife did a great job providing cover--with walls, even; trying to keep the canopies weighed down; and responding quickly to flapping or moving cover. As a vendor, I committed to being there until 5pm, so GrampaBillsBBQ.com stuck it out. With the support the City provided, I couldn't justify leaving earlier.
If you decide to attend in 2009 as either an attendee or vendor, be prepared for the weather and you'll be rewarded with a very fun outdoor festival that's well worth your time.
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