"Sowing and Reaping: Celebrating good food from the earth" event Sept. 28

The list of activities planned for Bluffton’s 10th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, continues to expand.

Eight community groups will host a “Sowing and Reaping: Celebrating good food from the earth,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with events going on at the Bluffton Farmers’ Market and at First Mennonite Church.

The sponsoring groups are First Mennonite Church, Bluffton Farmers’ Market, The Food Store, Bluffton University, Citizens National Bank, The Dough Hook, Jeanne's Kitchen and Community Market.

According to Steve Yoder, pastor of First Mennonite, the events include a free community brunch from 9 to 10 a.m. in First Mennonite’s Fellowship Hall.

From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Bluffton University Nutrition Association will provide periodic food samples and demonstrations at the farmers’ market.

At 10 a.m. Mad River Theater Works will present a play with music suitable for all age groups. The play’s title is “The Pasture and the Process: A Parable of Just Food.” The performance is in First Mennonite. The theater troupe is from Logan County.

To conclude the event, a pumpkin pie contest takes place at 11 a.m. at the Farmers’ Market. Watch The Icon for more details on these events.