Midvale Harvest Festival Drew Large Crowd, Despite Rain

It was a full house at the new Ag barn at Midvale school last Saturday. The Swimming Pool’s annual harvest festival was moved from the park because of rain, but the result was a wonderfully dry venue with no wind.

The chili competition was won by Phyllis Evans. Out of the nine entries, hers was the creamiest and most delicious. For $10 visitors could taste samples and judge, and then huge roasters of chicken soup, potato soup and chili were served with cornbread.

So many children showed up that there was a line at the pumpkin painting table. Artists were on hand to help paint faces too. Some showed up in their Halloween costumes for the judging later.

Outside, despite the slow drizzle, a tractor took people for hayrides through town. Traffic was forced to slow down as the wagon made its way down Main Street.

So many vendors showed up that some had to set up under canopies outside. Inside the entire barn was ringed with people selling all sorts of things, with overflow under the overhangs on two sides. At the student’s booths, you could buy caramel apples, pie, and cider. Teacher Krista Bailey was manning the cotton candy booth while her students were inside the school making more.

The car show, held as a benefit for Wes Barton, featured several skeletons guarding their owner’s pride and joy. Someone even used dog and cat skeletons, fake of course. Show organizer, Cash Pearson, was able to raise $800 for the Barton family to help with medical expenses. Wes was the judge of the 14 vehicles that entered. He chose Jen Paulin’s entry for the Best Car and Clayton Harper’s entry for the Best Truck.

The Midvale pool is totally supported by swimming passes, fund raisers and donations from generous people who care about Midvale. This event is just one of those that help bring in the funds to keep the pool operating every summer.