The 24th annual Harvest Moon Celebration was scheduled for Sept. 15 on Ogden's Historic 25th Street between Wall Avenue and Washington Boulevard. The event was intended to mark the transition from summer to autumn.
Ogden Downtown Alliance Executive Director Reide Thompson stated that approximately 30,000 people were expected to attend the festivities. The celebration was scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and included the Fall Produce Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Activities included live music at the Lincoln intersection, dance performances on Grant, and a new dance floor called the Gathering Hall located on the 100 block of 25th Street near Union Station. Other scheduled attractions included food vendors, a rock wall, axe throwing, a beer garden, and shopping. Musical performances were set to include DJ GOYK and headliner Banda Revolución.
The event also featured the NUHOPE Suicide Awareness Walk at 10 a.m. at the Ogden Amphitheater. Free kids activities and programming were planned for Municipal Park.
Thompson noted that the celebration offered an opportunity for people to shop for fresh produce and fall-themed art while supporting small businesses in downtown Ogden. The event was intended to bring fall vibes to the core of the city.
Organizers were seeking approximately 50 volunteers to assist with the event, particularly for set-up and tear-down tasks involving hay bales and pumpkins. Volunteers were offered a free Harvest Moon t-shirt along with food, snacks, and beverages throughout the day.
For more information regarding the 24th annual Harvest Moon Celebration or to sign up for volunteer shifts, individuals were directed to visit https://ogdendowntown.com/harvestmoonogden/.
