
New Moon Harvest Festival


It’s that time again! Our 2nd annual New Moon Harvest Festival is happening on October 7th, 2023.
Join us this year for our:
- Pie Baking Contest
- Mini concert featuring Chris Raabe and Jason Gisser
- Our Artisan Vendor Market
If you are interested in being a vendor or entering our pie baking contest, please see the forms below.
Sign up for our special music lounge where you will get:
- Special seating area to watch the bands
- Food & drinks catered by local eateries
- Chance to meet and talk to the artists
CHRIS RAABE – Start Time 1:45 pm
Hudson Valley’s very own “Guitar Hero”, Chris Raabe, has been moving and entertaining audiences for over a decade. This passionate artist has roots in genres of Soul and Rock however, when it comes to the Blues Chris is in a league of his own. Time and time again he delivers soulful and colorful performances that keep his listeners on the edge of their seats. Chris captivates his listeners with harmonious guitar playing and unique vocal qualities. Gathering influence from an array of different artists and genres, Chris has developed his own unique sound. His music offers a front-row seat to blues-based emotions further revealing his message that music is spiritual and has the power to influence and transport
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JASON GISSER – Start Time 4:15 pm
Influenced by Funk, Soul, n Rock, Jason plays music you feel with powerful vocals. He is the lead singer of the Jason Gisser Band as well as the President of Soul Mouth Radio. When Jason is playing his original music in a venue he can command a room with his original brand of funky acoustic soul rock. He makes sure the audience feels the music. He has played his originals in venues such as, Daryl’s House, The Paramount Theater, The Towne Crier, Mexicali Live, The Falcon, The Chance Theater and many other large venues and has opened for national acts such as, Three Dog Night, Grand Funk Railroad, Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real, Hoobastank, ect… Jason has over many albums worth of material that he has written. He pulls deep from love, hate depression, moments in life that help define us. His music is very relate able on a personal level and he leaves audience wanting more.
Our pie baking contest is back with a new second category!
While our good friends Guilty Pleasures Cheesecakes will be our celebrity judges for the main event (winner gets to be showcased in their store for a week), the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. has stepped in with a special category.
Rules for Judges’ Choice:
- All pies must be solely made and baked by the entrant.
- You must not be a professional baker
- Pies must have at least one main ingredient sourced locally. You will be required to tell us what you used and where it was sourced.
- All pies should be baked either the same day or less than 24 hrs before the contest. Please bring them to the festival by 12:30 to check in and be included in the contest.
- The entrance fee for the contest is $10. Please use the buttons below to enter.
- What do you get?
Besides bragging rights for a year, you get:- Your pie featured in Guilty Pleasures Cheesecakes Shop for a week
- Feature spotlight on ihearthudsonvalley.com
Rules for Girls Scouts:
- All pies must be solely made and baked by the entrant.
- Contestants must be a current Girl Scouts.
- Pie has to be made using GS cookie as ingredients OR inspired by the flavors (Chocolate & Mint/Lemon/Shortbread/Coconut, Chocolate & Caramel…pick your fave!)
- All pies should be baked either the same day or less than 24 hrs before the contest. Please bring them to the festival by 12:30 to check in and be included in the contest.
- The entrance fee for the contest is $10. Please use the buttons below to enter.
- What do you get?
Besides bragging rights for a year, you get:- GS official swag from Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
- Your pie featured in the iHeart Market micro-cafe
- One weekend of deck space at Depot Street for your troop during peak cookie season.
If you are interested in being a baker in our pie baking contest, please register below!
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