information from WSJunction.org

The annual West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival is happening Sunday Oct. 25 from 10am to 2pm, and this year the Farmers Market will be in place on the street but plenty of other activities are planned. The Chili Competition, Costume Parade, and lots of activities for kids are all part of the fun.

FARMERS MARKET (10a-2p) – They will be located in their new location on California Ave between Alaska and Oregon St. They are also organizing a scavenger hunt and you can get started at the Market’s info booth.

CHILI COMPETITION (11a-1p) – As a fundraiser for the West Seattle Food Bank, local restaurants are vying for glory and YOU can help decide the winner. In front if Key Bank, buy a flight of chili for $10 and vote for your favorite. All money goes to Food Bank. Thank you to chili competitors: Easy Street Café, Elliott Bay Brewing Company, Freshy’s, Husky Deli, Shadowland, The Westy, West 5, West Seattle Brewing Company.

HARVEST ACTIVITIES (10a-2p) – With activities brought by neighborhood businesses and non-profits, the street is filled with fun, arty and musical opportunities for your kids. This is a great non-candy alternative to the trick-or-treating that starts at noon. For a list of participating providers, please see below. *

COSTUME PARADE (11:30a)- Meet us at Junction Plaza Park for the annual costume parade! Once again, the West Seattle High School Marching Band will lead the way.

TRICK-OR-TREATING (12p-2p) – This long established tradition starts at noon! Junction businesses generously stock up on candy and treats to share with neighborhood kids. Careful crossing Oregon St. as you visit you visit business further north.

* Activity Providers –

Alki Art Fair, Bitter Cherry Tree, City Mouse Store, Cupcake Royale, Dream Dinners, Eastridge Church, Emerald Water Anglers, Endolyne Children’s Choir, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Holy Rosary School, Hotwire Coffee and EQ Fitness, Infinite B Canvas Creations, Pagliacci Pizza, PCC Natural Foods, School of Rock, Snooter Doots, SSCC Coop Preschool, St. John Episcopal Church, The Little Gym of West Seattle, The Office Junction, West Seattle Art Nest, WS Blog, West Seattle Calvary Chapel, West Seattle HiYu, West Seattle Kiwanis, West Seattle Nursery, West Seattle See Dogs, Westside Baby, Westside School