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Previous Page Harvest Festival 2005 Next Page
Cherry Hill's annual fall festival at Croft Farm brought out thousands of residents and neighbors to enjoy a beautiful fall day, the historic farm setting, and fun for all ages. The costume parade, magician, live band, restaurant pavilion, pumpkin painting, Fire Department demonstrations, Police Kid Card ID program, craft fair and much more were presented by the DeSimone Group of Cherry Hill: DeSimone BMW, DeSimone Cadillac, and DeSimone Motorcycles.
Free pumpkin painting drew crowds of creative kids, who decorated and took their treasures home. The whole family can enjoy creating a special pumpkin. Croft Farm is the perfect setting for outdoor fall fun. Many spooky scarecrows were entered into competition. Prizes were in the form of Commerce Bank gift cards. The art piece
A balloon artist gives away his handiwork. The Italian Bistro was among the exhibitors in the restaurant pavilion. Friends grab a snack and take a break. Springdale Farm was on hand with various baked goods and produce, including the legendary apple cider donuts.
Neighbors, including the furry ones, meet and greet at the Farm. The Police Department's Community Policing Unit is on hand to distribute Kid Card IDs. Sometimes the best view of Harvest Festival is from up high! The Garden State Discovery Museum brings fun and learning wherever they go.
The The Kay-Evans house was open for tours. Mayor Platt and Council President David Fleisher take a moment to talk. The DeSimone Group showed a Cadillac SRX, BMW X5, and Victory, BMW, and Ducati motorcycles.
Thousands of Cherry Hill residents took advantage of the beautiful weather. Councilman John Amato (right) is already preparing his beard for his role as Santa Claus at the Cherry Hill Mall this holiday season. Harvest Festival is fun for all ages. (Left to right): Councilwoman Shelley Adler, Councilwoman Marlyn Kalitan, and Assemblyman Louis Greenwald, joined by their families, greeted the Harvest Festival crowd. Kalitan kept her tradition of distinctive costumes, dressing as one of Disney's Families make a fun and tasty popcorn treat with help from Cherry Hill High School West students and parents.
The Cherry Hill Fire District's Fire Safety Education trailer was on hand, teaching everyone how to protect themselves and their homes. A climbing wall offered a challenge for the adventurous. The Cherry Hill Historical Commission member Joan Erle (right) gives a guided tour of the historic Kay-Evans farmhouse.
The annual costume parade is a hit with kids and parents alike. Everyone gets a certificate and a chance to show off their clever, creepy, or just plain crazy outfits. Costume Parade participants wave and smile for the crowd. Arts Advisory Board member Joyce Kurzweil distributes certificates to costumed kids. Everyone enjoys the costume parade.
Scooby Doo, Elmo, and Benjamin Franklin make a rare joint appearance, all for a good cause: Halloween fun! Harvest Festival is a time for families and friends to share, celebrating the season on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Councilman Frank Falcone and Councilwoman Pamela Rosen Lampitt congratulate winners of the scarecrow building contest.
 
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