Old-fashioned fun found at Ansonia Harvest Festival

Mary Poppins, a.k.a. Linda Peck of Northfield, Mass. delighted young and old with her animatronic-like poses.

ANSONIA - My husband and I arrived a little late at the Cultural Commission's 10th annual harvest festival Saturday because we had been at the second annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink in Seymour - a cause near to my heart - earlier in the day.

But I made it through the large afternoon crowd on Main Street to meet entertainer Linda Peck, pictured above, since I had interviewed her last month for a story about the festival.

Who knew Mary Poppins could juggle?

We got a kick out of watching students from Seven Star Martial Arts Academy in Ansonia.

 I wish I could have gone inside the inflatable caterpillar or the UFO. They both looked like fun.

The sunny afternoon made for a pleasant stroll.

This 'officer' provided a commanding presence on Upper Main Street.

I'm sorry I didn't take many photos at the festival. I admit I was tired after pounding all that pavement (3.1 miles) for Seymour Pink, Inc.

Live music on two stages, dancing, a scarecrow contest, a pumpkin-carving contest, vintage vehicles, arts and crafts booths and a variety of food vendors filled the venue along Main Street. 

Congratulations to Cultural Commission chair Judy Nicolari and commission members on creating another fun festival. See you next year.