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Blueberry Festival Defies Crop Loss to Set Records
26 Jul
Summary
- Festival achieved record turnout despite a challenging growing season.
- Local artisans and businesses showcased handcrafted goods to a large audience.
- Volunteers traveled globally to assist in organizing the successful event.
The eighth annual Blueberry Festival in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, celebrated a triumphant success this past Saturday, drawing one of its largest crowds to date at its new home in Irvin Park. Despite facing significant uncertainty due to a challenging growing season that decimated the local blueberry crop, organizers persevered.
With substantial support from farms across central Pennsylvania, a sufficient supply of blueberries was secured, allowing the festival to move forward. The event provided a crucial opportunity for over 60 local artisans and small businesses to display and sell their handcrafted goods to an appreciative audience.
Adding to the festival's unique spirit, volunteers from around the world, including one who traveled from China where he teaches, returned to contribute to the year-long planning and execution. This strong community and global support underscored the event's significance beyond just its namesake fruit.
