Witches Night Out parade, costume ball in Volant
Staff report
VOLANT, Pa.
The village of Volant will host Witches Night Out, a day of wicked fun, on Saturday. Events will include vendors, a parade and a Witches Ball.
Treats and mystery sales will be offered in stores throughout the picturesque village all day.
In the evening, the Witches Ball will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Meeting House Gardens. One enchantress will be crowned Most Bewitching Witch at the event. Admission is $8 ($4 for children).
The ball will include music by DJ Lee, and appetizers and beverages will be provided.
For reservations, go to Volant Mill or call 724-533-5611. Proceeds benefit the Volant Mill restoration project.
Before the ball, the costume parade will take place on Main Street. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the best-attired participant in three categories: adult, children and pets. Witches hats will be sold at Volant Mill for $5.
Daytime activities will include beehive demonstrations, and horse-drawn wagon rides from 1 to 4 p.m. from Volant Mills Courtyard. Visitors will learn how bees help sustain crops
Fresh Amish donuts and churned ice cream will be sold, along with Amish-made breads, cookies, pies, jams and jellies and textiles.
Cheeses, fresh produce, heirloom vegetable plants, and farm fresh blue and green speckled eggs will also be available.
Local artisans will demonstrate their crafts and sell their wares.
Volant is about five miles east of New Wilmington, on Pa. Route 208.
For information call 724-533-5611, email volantmills@embaraqmail.com or go to volantmills.com.