Photos by Thomas Kilian
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Runners break from the starting line of the Winter Fest 5K. The Lions Club’s race and other Winter Fest activities were held at Fruitlands.
Christy Carrara crosses the 5K finish line.
A befuddled Clementine contemplates the camera in the arms of owner Nikki Dowgos.
Harvard Lions Club member Chris Landry, sporting a chef’s hat and apron, serves as the announcer for the skillet toss and the human dog sled races.
Gavin Soscia graciously poses for a photo with girlfriend Hannah Favreau.
Local orchardists Linda Hoffman (left) and Blase Provitola serve as this year’s king and queen for the wassailing ceremony.
Lisa Reedich sends a cast iron pan skyward during the skillet toss.
Joey Teevens and his baby Jack Teevens bundle up and brave the cold and windy weather to attend this year’s Winter Fest.
Katie Boutelle (left) communes with Macintosh the alpaca from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch while her friend Jacquie Wilkins gives some tickles.
Abram Cochenour and his mom, Caroline Abram, are all smiles as they cross the finish line in the human dog sled race.
Wassailers sing to the apple trees at the conclusion of Winter Fest. The ancient tradition of wassailing dates back to 16th-century England and was meant to deter evil spirits from the orchard and invite benevolent ones to ensure a good harvest. From left: Laura Johnson, Alice von Loesecke, Nick Browse, John Drummey, Deb Oliva, and Phoenix Briggs.
