Community members can sip wine, press cider, and learn about local agriculture during the first-ever Harvest Fling on Saturday, October 4 in Pultneyville.
Hosted by the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society (W-PHS), the event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of historic Gates Hall, coinciding with the kickoff of Wayne County’s Apple Tasting Tour Month.
Cider, speakers, and small-town charm
The day begins with W-PHS’s award-winning wine and baked food sale under the tent — a popular annual fundraiser featuring local goods and community-made treats.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can stop by the live cider pressing and tasting station with Town Historian Perry Howland, offering something for all ages.
Inside Gates Hall, a lineup of free expert talks will give visitors a deeper look at the area’s ties to agriculture:
- 10 a.m. – “Finger Lakes Wines & Beyond” with Lorraine Hems, international wine judge and RIT lecturer
- 11 a.m. – “From Orchard to Market” with Austin Fowler of Fowler Farms, a sixth-generation family operation
- 1 p.m. – A conversation with Herm Young, local grower and founding supporter of the Lake Ontario Wine Trail
All talks are free and open to the public, but seating in the 120-seat Gates Hall auditorium is first come, first served.
More than just wine and apples
Throughout the day, visitors can:
- Buy raffle tickets for themed gift baskets
- Browse baked goods from local kitchens
- Enjoy the fresh fall air along Lake Ontario’s southern shore
W-PHS President Nanette P. Hance says the event is part of the society’s mission to make history engaging and relevant for all ages. W-PHS is an all-volunteer nonprofit that supports education, preservation, and community programming.
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