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Westminster readies Fall Fest; Wakefield food-forest planting set for Oct. 7
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Summary
Council and city staff reviewed Fall Fest entertainment and logistics, announced a Wakefield Valley Park food-forest planting on Oct. 7 funded by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and McDaniel College reported campus events and the reopening of its track.
City staff and community partners gave updates on Fall Fest and park projects that will affect downtown activity and public spaces.
Recreation and parks committee member Miss Gilbert said Fall Fest begins Thursday and runs through Sept. 28, and listed headliners and schedule: Dean Crawford and Duns River Band on Thursday; Doc Martin and the Flannels on Friday; and the Amish Outlaws on Saturday. The parade and run were scheduled to start Thursday evening, and festival proceeds will benefit four local nonprofits: Rachel’s Bears, Find Your Purpose, Crossroads Community Outreach and the Westminster Municipal Band.
Gilbert also announced an Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation–funded food-forest planting at Wakefield Valley Park set for Oct. 7. She said the agroforestry project will use native edible species including common persimmon, American plum, Allegheny serviceberry, black chokeberry, hazelnut, pawpaw and elderberries and is intended to support biodiversity, improve soil and water health, and provide a free food resource as the forest matures.
Dr. Flav (provost, McDaniel College) reported several campus items of community interest: a renovation of the college track is expected to finish by the end of the week and will reopen to the public; the annual Trick-or-Terror event will be held Oct. 23 on the football field; homecoming weekend is Oct. 24–25; and parent/family weekend follows in November. Dr. Flav said the college expects a strong student and staff presence in the Fall Fest parade.
Staff also reported completion of lighting upgrades at the city-park pickleball courts and window replacement progress at the Westminster Fitness Center. No formal council action was taken at this meeting on the events or park projects.
