In front, from left, are Mayor Mike Ferguson, Greg Krauza, co-chair, Lauren Boyle, co-chair, and Dan Siracuse. In back are Trustees Jon Esperson, Ben Brauchler and Michelle Twichell. Not pictured are Ben and Moriah Kravitz.

It appears there will be a Farm Festival this summer in Fredonia.

The village has announced the event will take place in Barker Common and include music, food and craft vendors as well as community activities on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25.

This year’s festival will be sponsored by DFT Communications, Kravitz Tree Service and Chautauqua County and organized by an independent committee co-chaired by Lauren Boyle and Greg Krauza.

“I am so proud and thankful for the way the community embraced this event,” village Mayor Michael Ferguson said. “We are lucky to have so many individuals and businesses that reached out to me to offer their resources. I made it clear a few weeks ago we need this festival to continue and I am happy to say the Fredonia Farm Festival will be here for its 56th year.”

Planning has begun, but is in the initial stages. Boyle and Krauza say they are excited to lead the committee but were quick to point out this is a community event.

“We will need a lot of help and support from individuals and businesses throughout the community in order to have an event we are all proud of,” the chairs said.

The committee said it is grateful for all of the support it has already received and looks forward to maintaining the core events of past Farm Festivals while also planning to add some new ideas. Organizers say they are committed to the values of this festival, including honoring the farm community, growing the family atmosphere, highlighting local entertainers and of course, the parade.

The organizers and committee are thankful to have the support of Ferguson, the village of Fredonia, County Executive PJ Wendel and major sponsors.

The committee will be working closely with Festivals Fredonia and past organizers, Mark Mackey and Melissa Thompson, to ensure a smooth transition.

Only weeks ago, the festival was in jeopardy when no one stepped forward to organize and plan the event, which brought in 30,000 to the village over three days last year.

In the near future, information will be available for volunteer opportunities, becoming a food or craft vendor, and participating in the parade on the ‘Fredonia Farm Festival’ Facebook page and www.farmfestivalfredonia.com. If any businesses or individuals are interested in sponsoring an event or activity they can email farmfestivalfredonia@gmail.com.