Every year, the planning committee selects two to three not-for-profit organizations that promote peace, social justice, and healthy sustainable communities. Priority is given to grassroots organizations that work directly with and for marginalized communities.

2011 Not-For-Profit Organization Donations

Imagine Haitian ($2,680) For sustainable development support (a press for the Jatropha seeds for bio-diesel, wells for the mango grove seedlings & environmental education.

El Abrojo, Uruguay ($2,680) To support educational, developmental and recreational programs for street kids and poor children and adolescents at a drop-in center, a mobile bus & for a summer camp. Advocacy work. 



For a list of organizations donated to in the previous 6 years along with dollar amounts and information, see the About Us page.

The goal of the Harvest Fest is to expose children and families to organic agriculture and generate funds for international and domestic organizations where small contributions will make a substantial impact.

Check Back in August for
the Date of Harvest Festival
2012 at the Wild Raspberry
Orchard

16700 Lakeside Road, Union Pier, Michigan 49117 (72 miles from Chicago)

orchard
12 noon – 8 pm (Central Time)

The Harvest Fest takes place on the beautiful, wooded Wild Raspberry Orchard in Union Pier, Michigan, approximately 1 ½ hours from Chicago. Harvest Fest is a full day of outdoor, family-friendly activities and live music to celebrate fall’s seasonal apple bounty.

Entrance Fee

$15 adults; $5 children/youth; free for volunteers
Admission includes a small bag of apples, a slice of apple pie a la mode, and a fresh cider tasting. Participation in all activities is also included in the entrance fee.

Food for Sale
  1. Gourmet pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven
  2. Grilled meat and veggie burgers
  3. Caramel Apples • Apple Butter • Apple Sauce • Apple jams

Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks, blankets, sunscreen, and/or bug spray as the event is held outdoors rain or shine.

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