2nd fall festival a success
The Pomfret Recreation Department hosted its second annual Fall Festival Sept. 13 and it was a huge success. With clear skies and beautiful weather, the event brought the community together for a day full of activities, entertainment, and family fun, according to Pomfret Recreation Director Carrie Wolfe.
The festival kicked off with the “Harvest Hustle”—a 5K trail run for adults and a half-mile fun run for children by the Pomfret Community School PTO. The 5K course took participants through the scenic trails created and maintained by Quiet Corner NEMBA, while the children’s course looped around the baseball field. The National Anthem was performed by James Sposato, setting a patriotic tone for the start of the race.
Among the 5K participants were two particularly inspiring runners: Jeannine Fox (82) and her partner Richard DeCourey (86), who are traveling across the U.S. to participate in 5K races. They were also the event’s oldest participants.
Top race finishers included: Top Male Runner: Brian Werstler; Top Female Runner: Rebecca Byler; Top Boy Runner: Reagan Lewis; Top Girl Runner: Grace Moore
Live music was provided by the band Flat Rock, with partial sponsorship from the Pomfret Proprietors. Attendees enjoyed a variety of food trucks and local vendors throughout the day. The PCS PTO organized several inflatables and yard games for children, while members of the Junior Recreation Commission led traditional games, including sack races.
A highlight of the day was the apple pie contest, where the aromas of apples and cinnamon filled the air. Judging the contest were Carrie Wolfe (Recreation director), Joseph Wolfe, and Maureen Nicholson (first selectwoman). The winners were: 1st Place: Sue Mix; 2nd Place: Ashley Silvia; 3rd Place: Barbara Herbert
The festival also featured a pie-eating contest, with pies generously donated by Table Talk. Winners of the contest were Miles Olson and TJ King.
The Pomfret Recreation Department thanked all who contributed to the success of the festival, including the PCS PTO, Pomfret Fire Department, Recreation Commission members (Jen Hudock, Katie Bloom, Mary Collins, and Jennie Mix), Junior Recreation members (Emily Pike and Madison Lussier), student volunteers from PCS, and Joseph and Anthony Wolfe.
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Pie Winners: From left: Barbara Herbert (3rd), Maureen Nicholson (1st selectman), Carrie Wolfe (Recreation director), Joseph Wolfe, and Sue Mix (1st). Courtesy photos.
Mike Olsen took a first place in the pie eating contest.
Oldest racers
A bit of soccer. Linda Lemmon photo.
TJ King
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