Geneseo music students will take center stage during Harvest Fest weekend, with performances, raffles, a silent auction and food planned across two days.
Geneseo's Harvest Fest weekend will bring together student musicians, families, and community supporters for two days of performances and fundraising activities.
The students from left to right: Madison Morrison, Lucas Feulling, Evelyn Gernant, Drum Major Conner Runty, (sitting) Lily Bellagamba
Saturday's events include the Maple Leaf Classic, beginning at 3 p.m. with Geneseo Middle School.
Geneseo High School will perform its show, “Tis the Season,” featuring music selections from Pentatonix. St. Ambrose University will also perform in exhibition.
Kona Ice, Sweet Marie's Energy Drinks, and concessions will be available Saturday.
Some silent auction items will also be available during the Maple Leaf Classic.
Raffles support Geneseo music programs
Harvest Fest's large raffle features three family-oriented prize packages valued at a combined $6,000.
First prize is a Family Outdoor Package valued at $2,500, including an Adirondack chair and fire pit set, pop-up shelter, and large outdoor games. The package is sponsored by the Theone Family, Vorac Pharmacy, Hanford Insurance, and other locally owned and operated businesses.
Second prize is a Local Vacation Package valued at $2,000, featuring a weekend stay in a Geneseo Campground yurt, a green Yeti cooler, and camping supplies and equipment. The package is sponsored by Pink's Bus Service and other locally owned and operated businesses.
Third prize is a Family Fishing Package valued at $1,500, including two adult fishing poles, a child's fishing pole, and other fishing accessories. The package is sponsored by Donald and Maureen Ford and other locally owned and operated businesses.
Large raffle tickets are $10 each or five for $40 and can be purchased from any Geneseo middle school or high school band or choir student or through Geneseo Performing Arts Council.
Small raffle tickets are $1 each or 15 for $10.
Parents of elementary students may want to take note: preferred seating for the Christmas concert will be included in the small raffle this year. Tickets for that raffle will be available Saturday during the Maple Leaf Classic and again Sunday.
Choirs take over Sunday
Harvest Fest continues Sunday with an afternoon centered on Geneseo's choir programs.
The seventh- and eighth-grade choirs will perform from 1 to 1:30 p.m., followed by the high school choirs from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
A talent show is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m., followed by the announcement of large raffle and silent auction winners from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
The weekend concludes at 4:30 p.m. with a grand finale featuring choir students in grades 4–12.
The small raffle and silent auction will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Kona Ice and Sunny Dogs hot dog stand will also be on site.