Harvest Block Party 2014

The 15th Annual Larry Procopio Harvest Block Party was a big success this year. It took place on Redway Plain in Rehoboth on Saturday, September 20, bringing hundreds of families and friends together for an inexpensive family fun day, just as Larry Procopio envisioned it so many years ago.

“Over the course of the day, I think we had about 700 people. That was fantastic,” said Mary Beth Moriarty, chairwoman of the events committee.

The event included music, food, children’s activities, a farmer’s market, several demonstrations and about 40 vendors – the most that there’s ever been at the party.

Admission and parking were free as always. Only the food and helicopter rides cost a minimal amount.

Some of the new activities this year included an alpaca carding demonstration by the Rocking “O” Alpaca Farm and local historian Dave Downs performed his ‘Quack Medicine Show.’

There was a karate demonstration by USA Karate and a performance by Alicia’s Dance Studio.

Deejay Rodney Brunelle provided music all day and bands performed live.

Activities for children included a bounce house, train rides provided by the Anawan Fire Association and hay rides by the Farmer’s Garden.

Several public safety vehicles were on hand for kids to explore.

Organizers said the helicopter rides were very popular this year and still taking people for rides after the close of the event.

“We had a really nice day. The weather was perfect,” said Moriarty.