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Hay! Corrales Harvest Festival happened
Chico Suave is the new pet mayor of Corrales.
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CORRALES — Undeterred by a balmy couple of days and barely any clouds in sight, Corrales Harvest Festival was well attended Sept. 28 and 29.
The first day, a sweltering Saturday, was filled with fun for people of all ages and for those unable or unwilling to walk, the hay rides were welcomed. As the tractors pulled the carts of people around and they bounced along to each stop, people laughed to themselves. Heck, they were on a hay ride.
“I am having so much fun,” one 3-year-old said with a giggle.
Along the way there were hundreds of vendors, both nonprofit and otherwise.
Bobbie Ferrell was selling her cat and dog paintings in the Companion Animal Rescue and Medical Assistance section of the Village Marketplace.
“Another happy weekend in Corrales at annual Harvest Festival — selling a few cat paintings and notescards to benefit CARMA cat rescue,” she said.
CARMA was also represented by 4 Paws Pet Food Bank, which was selling pet supplies to benefit the organization.
Though Loving Thunder, a rehabilitation site that uses horse for all manner of disability or condition, is leaving Corrales, they still showed up with a booth to inform the attendees about their mission.
Twuana Raupp said they received a couple thousand dollars in donations. She was there despite a recent horse accident which left her seriously injured.
Mike Raupp, her husband, said they are almost completely moved into their Rio Rancho location and are looking forward to having the program available there.
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”A few veterans signed up today,” he said.
A popular Saturday stop for people was the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, where kids of various ages sold their crafts, food and more.
Jennifer Luminati was selling her baked clay earrings.
“My business name is Clay Tails. I sell clay earrings. They’re made of polymer clay, and I bake them, then make them with my sculpting tools,” she said.
She and her friend joined the market together and thought it would be a fun experience. Luminati says it is a way to make people happy and also make some money. She doesn’t know what she will do with her profits yet.
After the markets, people stopped to see the Corrales Fire Department trucks. Then, it was on to Wagner’s Farm, where roasting chile peppers were captivating eyes and noses. Inside, people had a selection of produce to buy, including chile peppers, squash and tomatoes. Outside, the most important part for the kids, was the chance to pick a pumpkin to take home.
The last stops on the list were Casa San Ysidro and the Old Church, where people had the chance to look at historic rooms that have been a part of the house for ages, items that were a part of the culture and some cultural displays.
As people walked in they saw Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild. Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild was formed in 1971 by a group of spinners and weavers in the Albuquerque area. Its goal is to provide education and learning experiences for its members and increase awareness of and appreciation for fiber arts.
People also got to see a blacksmith work on different items in the old workshop. There were also performances throughout the day.
There were an estimated 2,000-plus people who attended the two-day event. However, the pet parade Sunday drew the largest crowd.
This year, the pet parade theme was “Peanuts,” so it was not a surprise to see several Charlie Browns, Lucys and even little Woodstocks.
Woodstock was perched upon the back of this year’s pet mayor, Chico Suave, a mini pony from Corrales.
Chico was happy for the turnout of pets. The reason he was voted in though, might not be what people think.
“Thank you so much to the community for your support. We’re going to advocate for equestrian safety and courtesy on the ditch and in Corrales,” he “said.”
Chico’s owner Pati Zaccaria dressed as Charlie Brown to accompany him.
The event ended with more music and fun.
