NEDERLAND - The Calvary Chapel Annual Harvest Festival took place on a breezy Saturday afternoon in the midst of a busy leaf peeping season. The event, organized by members of the contemporary church, included kids games, baked goods, local art and crafts, antiques, and much more.

Suz-Q-Z was at the festival, providing her expert face-painting to young attendees as they bounced between games that tested their strength and their dexterity, and a delicious build-your-own caramel apple bar. 

Peace, Love, and Cake was selling a variety of pies and cookies, while Simply Sourdough sold whole loaves of bread and baking supplies. Harry and Mary Begay of Arizona returned to delight the crowd with their famous and delicious Navajo Tacos.  

Beatrice Sullivan, Bradley Townsend, and Nina Zychlinski were just three of the local artists displaying their paintings, each with their own distinctive style. Alice Running Hawk sold traditional handmade Navajo jewelry, as did Kisha, who showcased jewelry made from juniper berries, hollowed and discarded by squirrels.  

Local gardener Linda Engel highlighted her cookbook “Garden to Table Cooking,” and Alice Ames brought many of her unique and cherished antiques, including a set of military figurines fashioned out of lead. 

The entire festival was accompanied by the soothing sounds of local guitar legend Tony Crank and flautist Earl Correy, whose music reflected the open and welcoming atmosphere that Calvary Chapel had cultivated.

The Calvary Chapel offers contemporary worship on Sundays at 11 a.m. at 275 West 2nd Street (Highway 72) in Nederland. For more information call 303-258-3502.