Gowanus Harvest Festival October 11, 2008

Brooklyn! Fall! Brews! Bounty! Yes, its that time of year again. The Yard is once again hosting a day of farm fresh food, live music, local vendors, delicious brews and other triumphs of sustainable urban living. Join us! Last year, over 1,000 people flocked to the banks of the Gowanus Canal. This year, with pony-rides, arts n crafts, pumpkin carving, pie bake-offs, urban chickens, raffle prizes, composting, transportation alternatives, voter education, and tons of surprises... it will be a day to remember. Best of all, proceeds from the Gowanus Harvest Festival will be donated to Just Food.

11am-9pm
$12, Children under 5 *FREE*
advanced tickets available at www.TheYard.ws
The Yard // 388-400 Carroll St btw Bond and Nevins

About the cast and crew:

THE YARD
Over the past two summers, The Yard has grown to become a favorite local destination, hosting events such as Kaiju Big Battle, Sunday Best series, AudraRox, Rooftop Films, and more.
Resting on the banks of the Gowanus Canal, The Yard still harbors signs of its seedy past and commercial landscape, but also boasts a grove of trees and boating docks. A beautiful independent venue where industrial meets bucolic. Managed with love by MeanRed Productions. www.theyard.ws

MEANRED PRODUCTIONS
From dim sum restaurants in Chinatown to industrial lofts in Clinton Hill, no place is safe from the tireless grip of MeanRed parties. The Yard is part of an ongoing MeanRed curatorial series to highlight the importance of DIY entertainment and alternative venues. www.meanredproductions.com
SWEET DELIVERANCE
Sweet Deliverance is an CSA-driven catering service owned and operated by organic chef extraordinaire, Kelly Geary. Each week, the Sweet Deliverance team picks up, prepares and delivers fresh local food to families in NYC. Bringing rural farms to urban refrigerators with love, care, and panache. www.sweetdeliverancenyc.com

JUST FOOD
Just Food is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing a just and sustainable food system in the New York City region. The organization works tirelessly to create new marketing and food-growing opportunities that address the needs of regional, rural family farms, NYC community gardeners, and NYC communities. www.justfood.org

ROLLING PRESS
We are proud to announce that the 2nd Annual Gowanus Harvest Festival promotional materials are processed chlorine-free, Ancient Forest Friendly, made with wind power, and printed on 100 percent recycled paper. Thanks to Rolling Press – a local, family-owned, eco-printer based in Park Slope – all postcards have been lovingly printed with vegetable inks, a chemical-free CTP production process, and 100 percent Green-e certified renewable energy. More information on their outstanding services can be found at www.RollingPress.com.