American Sign Language Story Time is held in the children’s tent.
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A vendor provides information to attendees.
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Youngsters participate in a craft under the children’s tent.
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DALTON — Streamside Park will host its third annual Farm to Family Fest on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local agriculturally-associated entities and the communities gather together to provide interactive opportunities to educate, entertain, and inspire through demonstrations, presentations, performances all promoting awareness of local responsible farming efforts and community resources for healthful living.
Barbara Mislevy, owner of Mountain Sprigs Farm in Tunkhannock, will have several teaching posters showing people how to correctly plant lavender and use it for wellness and culinary purposes. She will bring products made from her farm’s lavender as well.
“The scent from the flower buds calms you,” she informed. “It’s also an insect deterrent, and deer, rabbits, and woodchuck never bother my plants. I had a medical person tell me 20 minutes of inhaling lavender is equal to equal time of a narcotic drug. Personally, I can’t smell it anymore because I’m always around it. My friends smell it in my car. Apparently, it works because I never experience road rage.”
Fern Hall Estate and Woolery will be offering handcrafted wool garments for sale for the first time. Owner Melissa Cosklo encourages everyone to meet fellow farmers and celebrate the spirit of agriculture.
“The festival is more than just a gathering — it’s a powerful celebration of the beauty, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality that small farms bring to our area,” she said. “Our farm is committed to producing high-quality, sustainable wool products, ensuring both safety and excellence for our community. Events like this strengthen our connection to Dalton’s stunning landscape and the people who call it home.”
Waverly Woodcrafts will bring woodburned items, including mushrooms, charcuterie boards, and designs like florals and mountains.
Poet Kaitlin Fleming will sell her three books of poems: Butterfly Food, Stars are Free, and Wildflower Nation.
The Farm to Family Fest will also offer fresh foods, cooking demonstrations, instructional and informational presentations. There will also be a children’s tent for hands-on learning activities and crafts and so many more educational experiences for all ages.
The Gathering Place will have a table to inform attendees about the community events, classes and lectures that they offer. The first 200 attendees will be given a tote bag with the The Gathering Place’s logo printed by Christine Medley, of Crow Designs Letterpress Studio. The Gathering Place will also offer stack-stone crafts.
Other vendors will include Baby Backwoods, Beta Bread, Countryside Conservancy, Troop & Pack 175, Dalton Community Library, Dalton United Methodist Church, High Vibe Kitchen, Lackawanna State Park, Murphy Farm Homestead, Music Together, The Worm Lady, and more.
In the spirit of inclusivity, the Farm to Family Fest provides American Sign Language (ASL) access for communication throughout the day.
All proceeds benefit the community-supportive programs and projects of the Dalton Community & Commerce Association (DCCA).
The DCCA is a wholly volunteer-run organization of community-minded individuals and businesses dedicated to the improvement and growth of the Dalton area through collaboration with community groups, agencies and local government.
