There will be a Home Economics and Ag Mechanics show, along with a Jr. Livestock Show and Sale for 4-H and FFA members from Gregg, Harrison, Upshur, Rusk and Smith counties. This event is open free of charge to the public, with public viewing of the Home Economics Divisions starting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harvest Festival Food Creations entries will be available for sale, starting at a minimum of $10 each.
The three days of competition will culminate in the Harvest Festival Sale on Saturday. The money received is returned to the owners of the animals and projects, who invest the money in projects and animals for next year, as well as set aside money for savings and college. A Buyer's Dinner will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday at Maude Cobb Convention Center, followed by the sale and exhibition of Champions at 6:00 p.m. For further information please contact Shannon Fell at 903-738-2131, via email at shannonfell@sbcglobal.net or visit the Harvest Festival Website, http://www.harvestfestivallivestockshow.com/.