Joshua’s Hands Prepares for 40 th Fall Festival

Joshua’s Hands is holding its 40th annual Fall Festival, set to take place on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Historic Walnut Creek Farm, just off Rt. 9 and Rt. 7. This year’s theme is “Autumn: A Season of Color!” and promises to offer a vibrant experience for all attendees.

Join in for a day filled with live entertainment featuring both local and regional artists, including Jayde, Wages Day, Catoctin School of Music, Celtic School of Rhythm & Dance, Zion Springs Fiddlers, puppets, mimes and Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers.

Everyone is welcome from children to the young at heart, with activities such as fire trucks, face painting, balloon art, animal exhibits, and a preschool area known as Little Avenue. Expect pony rides, engaging kids’ crafts, and an array of carnival-style games to ignite the fun.

The festival will showcase heritage arts, allowing participants to enjoy hands-on experiences in quilting and knitting, alongside demonstrations in chair caning and wool spinning. There will also be animal exhibits and games galore. Celebrating its 40th year, this cherished community event is entirely free, including lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This incredible gift is made possible through the generosity of our community, which supports our live auction at 2 p.m. Local and regional donations will be auctioned off, with proceeds helping to cover the expenses of the event and support the work of Joshua’s Hands. Some items up for bid include quilts, themed gift baskets, jewelry, Tupperware, restaurant gift cards, homemade treats, and much more.

Historic Walnut Creek Farm 39550 Meadowlark Dr. Hamilton, 1 mile off Rt. 9.

For more information: www.joshuashands.org.

Joshua’s Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and service. The organization was established in memory of Joshua Guthrie, a community servant, who died at the age of 16. The organization that bears his name continues his legacy of service.

Joshua’s Hands awards college scholarships, $45,000+ since the program began, encourages teen safe driving, and brings together volunteers to make quilts for America’s Wounded Warriors. The total number of quilts made since January 2011 is now over 2,700.