This year's event will take place on Sept 17 from 1-10 at the Catholic Church. The PCW (Parish Council of Women) of the Catholic Church hosts the event as their only fundraiser of the year. PCW offers scholarships to local seniors, helps to care for the church, and provides funeral services and other services throughout the community.
Harvest Fest 2021 was a huge success, thanks to this generous community! The event was held with an understanding that at least 50% of the proceeds would go to the Youth Group for their pilgrimage to Mexico. Because of the success of the event, PCW was able to donate over
$10,000 to the group. This helped cover their airfare, and room and board during their journey. The trip was a huge success. The kids learned a lot about their faith, but also about different cultures and themselves. For many of them, it was their first time out of the country and that alone provides immense personal growth.
It is important to the PCW that not only do they support members of their church, but the community as a whole. Therefore, this year's event will support the Big Sandy Pool Project. PCW recognizes the need for a new pool in our community and all the benefits of having a fully operational community pool. They are excited to be able to support the cause and are hopeful they will be able to donate a similar amount this year, if not more.
As with any event of this nature, it is only successful with great participation. From volunteers to host the event and work behind the scenes, to community members that show up and support it, to donors that help defray costs, it takes participation at every level. The businesses of Big Sandy and the surrounding areas are great at supporting community events and we were blessed with their generosity last year. We are asking that anyone willing to sponsor this year's event reach out to Judy Yirsa at 406.378.2573 or mail a check payable to SMMCC, PO box 20, Big Sandy, 59520.
A heartfelt thanks to those who have already offered their sponsorship this year. We truly look forward to seeing you all there for food, fun, and entertainment.
Don't forget to join the Facebook group, Harvest Festival 2022- Big Sandy, to keep up with all the latest details.
