Harvest Fest in Cromwell

While the scarecrow contest and medallion hunt kick off Monday in Cromwell, the rest of the Harvest Festival activities are set for the following weekend,

Sept. 9-11.

On Friday, there’s a steak fry from 4-7 p.m. for $15 a plate for steak, $5 a plate for a hot dog, with a high school football game in Ely and bingo back home. Six balloonists will be showing at the school football field Friday night (lighted show) and two times on Saturday. They will offer tethered rides on Saturday.

Saturday is the big day with a patriotic salute at 9:15 a.m. followed by a kiddie parade at 9:30 and kids games to...