Harvest Fest returns with local flavor and community spirit

Harvest Fest returns with local flavor and community spirit

When Susan Stogsdill of Marys River Grange No. 685 first envisioned Harvest Fest back in 2018, she had a simple goal — create an event that gave back to the community while showcasing the talents of local artisans. Seven years later, that vision has blossomed into an annual autumn tradition that embodies the relaxed, neighborly spirit of rural Oregon. “It’s just a good time — happy, no stress time,” Stogsdill said of the festival, which returns …