Azure Farms Hosts Annual Harvest Festival in Dufur
By Joshuah Albert
Dufur, Ore., Sept. 24, 2024 — Azure Farms held its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22, bringing the community together for a day of rural traditions and celebrations with several hundred people.
Harvest Display
Tractor Rides
Festival-goers kicked off the day by testing their skills in the Apple Box Maze, followed by tractor rides through the golden fields, offering a glimpse into the hard work behind the harvest. The event also featured a petting zoo and a quilt sewing corner, providing opportunities for connection and creativity.
Kids using an apple press to make apple juice.
Apple Box Maze with Petting Zoo
Kids in Petting Zoo
As the evening approached, the smell of hearty chili filled the air, drawing attendees together for a communal dinner. Lively conversations and storytelling brought a heartwarming close to a day filled with community spirit.
Azure’s Founder David Stelzer told the story of the farm’s humble beginnings in getting the brand recognized as well as establishing non-GMO and chemical-free practices.
Pumpkin Bowling
Quilting Center
Huge Pumpkins
Pumpkin Painting
If you missed this year’s Harvest Festival, mark your calendars for next year. It is open to all at no cost. Azure Farms’ cherished tradition continues to inspire and unite the community. Enjoy the accompanying photographs that capture the magic of Azure Farms and the enduring spirit of this celebration.
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