By Katie Beckmann, Communications Manager
This week’s “Embracing Faith” article will focus on Embracing Faith through Community.
People of all ages from the tri-state area will travel to Blauvelt on Saturday, September 28th to enjoy the 2019 Annual Autumn Festival, hosted by the Sisters of Saint Dominic.
The Autumn Festival, in its 69th year, is one of the longest-running festivals in Rockland County.
Throughout the years, Festival attendees have enjoyed participating in fun Autumn activities, catching up with Sisters they know, as well as reuniting with friends, family, and former classmates on the beautiful grounds of St. Dominic’s Convent.
This year’s Autumn Festival is shaping up to be one of the best ones yet.
Those who attend the 2019 Autumn Festival will be able to enjoy a fun fall day filled with carnival games, pumpkin painting, delicious food, music, a bounce house, pony rides, and favorite area vendors for some early holiday shopping.
The 2019 Autumn Festival vendors include: Origami Owl; LuLaRoe; Bach to Rock; Tastefully Simple; Beautiful Things; Mermade by Hand; Manole Bee Hives; Caminez Chiropractic; Club Pilates; Affron Fuel Oil; Young Living; Paparazzi Jewelry; The Art Kraz; Usborne Books & More; Dot to Dot Creations; Toothfairy Pillows by Betty; K&A Essence; Pritchett Apiaries; Catch Bass Apparel; Caricatures by Mia; and Simply Delightful.
Festival admission is free for all attendees, so bring the family and friends. Also, the first 300 Festival attendees will receive a limited edition 2019 Autumn Festival shopping bag.
The 2019 Autumn Festival is located at 496 Western Highway in Blauvelt, New York, and kicks off at 10:30 AM and will conclude at 4:00 PM.
The Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt would also like to recognize our 2019 Autumn Festival sponsors. These area businesses and families make it possible for our Sisters and Associates to further their Congregational mission of serving the poor and marginalized, as well as bringing compassion and mercy to those in need.
The 2019 Autumn Festival sponsors include:
-Food Tent Sponsor: Diabetic Prescription Center
-Food Tent Sponsor: Valentine Electric Inc.
-Food Tent Sponsor: Pam & Pat Ray
-Tote Bag Sponsor: Diabetic Prescription Center
-Tote Bag Sponsor: Beckmann Appraisals, Inc.
-Tote Bag Sponsor: Crown Trophy
-Tote Bag Sponsor: Affron Fuel Oil, Inc.
-Tote Bag Sponsor: Sarvis Tree Service, Inc.
-Fall Into Autumn Sponsor: Sunrise Landscaping Service, Inc.
-Game Sponsor: Diabetic Prescription Center
-Game Sponsor: Hiep Sanitation
-Game Sponsor: Campbell Fire Protection, Inc.
-Pony Ride Sponsor: The Diercksen Family
-Pony Ride Sponsor: The O'Brien Family
-Pony Ride Sponsor: Hogan's Restaurant, Inc.
-Pumpkin Painting Sponsor: Payton Elevator Co, Inc.
-Pumpkin Painting Sponsor: Phyllis & Bruce Schweizer
-Pumpkin Painting Sponsor: Schulman & Kissel, P.C.
-Lucky 21 Sponsor: Recon Construction Corp.
-Lucky 21 Sponsor: Sister Maureen Gibbons, OP
For any Autumn Festival inquiries, please contact Kerrin Kissel at 845-359-5767 or kkissel@opblauvelt.org.