NORTH BATTLEFORD — Midwest Food Resources is still planning to go ahead with its upcoming Pumpkin Festival despite recovering from a recent break-in and vandalism attack at its community gardens in North Battleford.
It has been a stressful season for the non-profit. The project saw a break-in on Aug. 19, with many items stolen, and on Aug. 20, many of the garden vegetables were damaged in a hailstorm that struck the area.
Despite the challenges, Midwest Food Resources is continuing with its Pumpkin Festival.
“Everything is going ahead as normal,” said executive director Vesna Fa.
The event will take place Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1262 Gagne Ave.
People can expect to see a variety of activities, food offerings and contests.
The Pumpkin Festival is a fundraiser aimed at supporting the three community gardens.
“This is our fourth Pumpkin Festival, and it’s getting better and bigger,” Fa said, noting that the event is family-oriented. “So it is really exciting.”
Some of the participants taking part include Kids First Battlefords, BGC Battlefords, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords.
“They each have their own tables and they’ll have some different activities,” Fa said. “We’re hoping to have a bouncy castle and wagon rides.”
There is also expected to be a petting zoo and a barbecue.
Fa said Midwest Food Resources is still looking for more volunteers to help with the Pumpkin Festival.
“If anyone wants to join us, they can call 306-446-2684 or 306-480-4677, or they can email us, or we have a Facebook page,” she said.
