The leaves begin to change color, a sure sign that Autumn is in the air, and that the Fall Harvest Festival is back for its third year at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday, October 22. The one-day celebration of New York State harness racing, agriculture and produce for fans of all ages is on the schedule from 5:30 to 9:30 pm on the track apron. Admission is free.
There will be activities for the young and those young at heart: harness races, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, and musical entertainment. There will also be New York State apple, cheese and wine product sampling, and the Legislators Exhibition Race featuring members of the Assembly and Senate, all making for a special evening. Two large tents will house the musical entertainment, as well as a wide variety of food and beverages for the entire family. There will be a free pinecone scented candle giveaway, for Empire Club members, as well as $50 betting vouchers and pastoral photos courtesy of Blue Chip Farms. A pie-eating contest featuring Yonkers Raceway’s drivers squaring off against public contestants.
