For rain location on these events, call the HHC office at 812.944.8572.

BABY PHOTO

Photos accepted from September - October 11, and may be dropped off at Main Source Bank (Spring & State Sts.) to Mary Ritchie. Photos must be 4"X6" or smaller, color or black and white, professional or candid. Photos will not be returned.

Photos will be displayed at Main Source Bank, 100 E. Spring Street.

Two Categories - up to and including 17 months, also 18 months up to and including age three.
Must be residents of Floyd, Clark, or Harrison County.

A panel of judges will select a boy and girl winner in each category. Photos will be judged on Friday, October 12, and the winners will be notified and posted on window display.

All participants will be given a ribbon upon entering. Only winners are required to be present at the closing ceremonies on October 14, 2007, to receive their trophy.

For more information contact Mary Ritchie at 812.948.5507.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST • (Harvest Homecoming's Oldest Event.)

Time: Entrants - 2:30 p.m. • Judging - 3:00 p.m. • Location: Arby's on Charlestown Road.

All Ages: Group or individually prepared pumpkins may be painted or decorated with any material. Craft entries may be ceramic, fiber or mache. No previous year craft entries accepted. Grand Champion for best use of theme: "40th Birthday Bash!". All entrants receive ribbons.

Rain location: 4-H Barn on Green Valley Road.

Sponsored by: Huber Orchard, Winery and Gift Shop and Arby's Charlestown Road.

For more information call Robin Condra at 812.923.0043.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007

FEISTA RIDES (Click here for complete 2007 ride schedule.)

WINDOW PAINT-IN

Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Businesses.

New Albany/Floyd County students paint windows of downtown businesses with harvest theme.

For more information call Stacey Mecier at 812.786.0229 or Sue Kinney at 812.246.0068.

KIDS' DOG SHOW

Time: Registration at 5:00 p.m. • Show begins at 5:30 p.m. • Location: Riverfront Ampitheatre.

Open to kids ages three to 13. Dogs must be at least six months old, have all shots and be on a leash.

Awards for best costume, best trick, best obedience, child/dog look-a-like, waggiest tail, best groomed, a face only a mother could love and best overall.

For more information on the Kids' Dog Show call the HHC Office at 812.944.8572.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007

BIG WHEEL RACE

Time: Registration at 9:15 a.m. • Event begins at 10:00 a.m. • Location: Riverfront Ampitheatre.
(Pre-registration available at Harvest Homecoming Office, but not required.)

For ages three to eight. Bring your own Big Wheel.

For more information on the Big Wheel Race, call Mike Reas at 502.949.3040
or Sue Kinney 246-0068.

BABY CRAWL

Time: Registration at 9:30 a.m. • Event begins at 10:00 a.m. • Location: Harvest Homecoming Stage

For babies between six and 13 months (no walking babies).

Trophies and ribbons will be awarded.

For more information on the Baby Crawl, call Cris McDowell at 812.949.9096.

CHILDREN'S TRACTOR PULL

Time: Registration at 11:30 a.m. • Event begins at Noon. • Location: Riverfront Ampitheatre.

For children 30-90 pounds, ages up to and including 12 years.

For more information on the Tractor Pull call Jeff or Angel Batliner at 812.923.3155 or 812.923.6117.

KIDS' DAY IN THE TENT

Time: Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Location: Sounds Unlimited Production's Party Tent on the Riverfront

Admission is free. No Harvest Homecoming Pin required. Child must be accompanied by an adult.

Free hands on activities, displays, interaction and stage performances for kids through 6th grade.

For more information on Kids' Day, contact Amy Eberle at 812.923.5905.

2007 KIDS' DAY IN THE TENT Participants included:
 
Gregory Acker • Play musical instruments.
AEP River Operations • Learn the science behind sinking and floating and much more!
CAPE (Community Alliances to Promote Education) • Create books and bookmarks, meet book characters.
The Center for Women and Families • Trace and decorate your hand. Read a book and poem.
Community Montessori • Miniature golf and other engaging activities
The Courier Journal/Kentuckiana Moms.com • Get your picture taken for KentuckianaMoms.com and do coloring activities.
Cousin Willie's Popcorn Company • Enjoy some delicious popcorn!
Floyd County Animal Rescue League • Meet shelter dogs and cats for possible adoption.
Floyd County Solid Waste District • Do two recycling activities. Everyone takes home a prize!
Friends of the NAFC Library • Book sale for all ages with emphasis on children's reading.
The Fun House • Meet Buddy the Dog and spin the prize wheel.
Graceland Baptist Church • Make Sandy Candy with assorted colorful candies.
The Home Depot • Make a cool wood craft!
Kindermusik with Della • Music and movement activities for children ages 0-7
Lafayette Academy Preschool • Make a cool pattern necklace.
Louisville Bats • Meet Buddy Bat!
Louisville Zoo • See live zoo animals!
Music Theatre Louisville and Stage One • Try on costumes and have your face painted.
Nana Pockets Storyteller • Nana tells stories for everyone young and young-at-heart.
New Albany-Floyd County Parks Department • Get your face painted.
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library Bookmobile • Decorate bookmobile cut-outs with stickers and markers.
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library Children's Dept. • Make a neat craft
Our Place Drug / Alcohol Education Services / Floyd County Tobacco Prevention / Cessation Coalition • Fun and interactive activities that encourage drug and alcohol free choices
Rainbow Dance Academy • Make a hair bow with us and sign up for a free raffle.
Riley Children's Foundation • Coloring and activity sheets, tattoos, give-aways, and more!
Rocksport • Climb the rock wall!
Sam’s Food and Spirits • Enjoy a free beverage
SIEOC Childcare Resource and Referral • Make a foam door hanger.
Sounds Unlimited • Music and entertainment
Tumbleweed • Balloons
WHAS TV • Make a Kindervision safety video
Wilson Family Entertainment • Bounce House and spin art

For more information contact Amy Eberle at (812) 923-5905 or the HHC Office (812) 944-8572.

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