In its 4th year, celebration to feature live performances, food trucks, children’s activities and information provided by area nonprofits
The organizers of The Harvest Sarasota are inviting community residents to come together for a “celebration of inclusion, connectioand love during the 4th annual Diverse Fest.”
A news release explains that the family-friendly event — which is free and open to all members of the public — will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Harvest/Harvest House campus (3650 17th St., Sarasota).
The first Diverse Fest, which was held in July 2023, welcomed “local nonprofits, LGBTQ+ groups, BIPOC-owned businesses, artists, performers, and community organizations,” the release notes. “The goal was clear: to create a free, accessible festival that felt safe, welcoming, and empowering for everyone.”
Among the highlights planned for this year’s celebration will be “live performances by DJ Brianna Lee, The Harvest Band and Georgia Moore, with more acts to be added.” Further, workshops “will be presented by Stephen Martin of Rising Phoenix Metaphysics, Crunch Fitness, The Sarasota Players, and the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County. Food will be available from food trucks,” including Flavakingdom Kitchen, Chasin Chicken Food Truck, Simply Greek By WynnBerry, Rolling Perk Coffee Truck, and Songbird Sweets and Treats, the release says.
“Diverse Fest was born out of a desire to unite communities during a time when social and political division was becoming more prevalent,” the release explains. “Team members recognized the need not just to celebrate Pride Month but all marginalized groups,” it adds. The event was created “to bring people together in the spirit of diversity and inclusivity; Harvest leadership saw and believed in that mission, and provided the space for it to come to life,” the release points out.
“Our festival uplifts every voice and reminds us that our diversity is what makes us strong,” said Harvest President and CEO — and guitar player for the Harvest Band — Dan Minor in the release. “We are looking forward to welcoming the community once again for an unforgettable event that promises to showcase the power of inclusion and love – and fun!” he added in the release.
“Last year, an estimated 1,500 community members visited the Harvest House campus over the course of the event,” the release notes. All ages are welcome,” it says, with family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the day.
Visit diversefest.com or email info@harvesthousecenters.org for more information.