BETHEL, NY — The annual Harvest Festival, celebrating Sullivan County’s farm-to-table tradition, as well as the beauty and talent of the region, returns to Bethel Woods for its 16th season. The free festival runs every Sunday through September 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The festival grew from a small farmers’ market with a handful of products to a full-scale festival featuring close to 100 local farms; fresh produce and baked goods; artists, vendors, and craftspeople; children’s activities; and live performances with changing themes each Sunday.

The Harvest Festival has also become a gathering place. As chief executive officer Darlene Fedun said, “The Harvest Festival brings us together as a community. On lovely fall afternoons, we are given the chance to celebrate not only our region’s bounty and unique character, but also to reflect on the beauty of the season.”

The 45th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival will be commemorated on Sunday, September 7 at the Music and Arts Fair, featuring a poster marketplace with music and poster art from the 1960s to today and performances by Old Dawgz and Just Sixties.

The inaugural Farm Fest in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension on Sunday, September 14 will celebrate Sullivan County’s agriculturally rich community with interactive demonstrations and live animals. The Harvest Fest Stage will feature Cathy Paty and Tracy Delucia.

On Sunday, September 21, Earth Day in Autumn and the Live Well, Be Well event will feature wellness experts, a live performance by Keith Newman and a demonstration on birds of prey by the Delaware Valley Raptor Center.

Concluding the season on Sunday, September 28 will be the Rustic Crafts event, showcasing the work of diverse artisans and crafters with products for the home. The Harvest Festival stage will feature Eric Erickson and Midnight Slim Revival.

The 2014 Harvest Festival is sponsored by Canal Towne Emporium, Eating Well, MVP Healthcare, Roscoe NY Beer Co., Thompson Sanitation and VanGorders’ Furniture. For more information, visit bethelwoodscenter.org/performances-festivals/festivals or call 866/781-2922.