Hogsmeade Harvest Festival
COME ONE, COME ALL! CELEBRATE THE FALL!
October 4th-6th, 1889
This year, the village of Hogsmeade will play host to a harvest festival. Spanning four days, the festival will boast myriad entertainments for characters of all ages and classes! It also corresponds with the October Hogsmeade visit for Hogwarts students in years 3+, so they can get in on the fun as well :)
See the list of events below. CAPS for classes indicates that they are the target, while those in lower case would partake on a case by case basis! Unless otherwise stated, all events take place in Padmore Park.
Friday to Sunday:
- Even on Sunday, the Hogsmeade Market—were vendors of all sorts from all over can arrange stalls throughout the year—will be in full swing for the special occasion! (WC/MC/uc)
- Nightly bonfires will take place in Padmore Park, open to all. (WC/mc/uc)
- Each afternoon, wagon rides will depart from Padmore park to take individuals on a tour of the farmlands surrounding Hogsmeade. Simple hay wagons (WC) and open carraiges (MC/UC) are both available, and the excursion is free of charge for the former.
- A fair, including carnival game, a carousel, and a pleasure wheel will be set up in the park as well. (WC/MC/uc)
- The First Annual Pumpkin Regatta will see overlarge pumpkins piloted by teams of two across the Black Lake. Ribbons will be available in various categories. See this thread for more information, and to enter your character(s)! (WC/MC/uc)
- The Harvest Ball will take place in the Hogsmeade Memorial Ballroom! The space has been decorated in rich fall colours, and the more ambitious guests are encouraged to "take inspiration from the crops" for their attire. (MC/UC)
- At the same time, a Harvest Dance will be thrown at Hogsmeade Hall! (WC/mc)
- A Potion Brewing Competition will be set up in Hogsmeade Hall, allowing folk to show off their skills. See this thread for more information, and to enter your character(s)! (WC/MC/UC)
Instead, please contact Ursula Black, Aldous Crouch, Cassius Lestrange, Elias Grimstone or Philomena Sprout with any questions, issues, or concerns.