It was fun and excitement for the entire family during a three-day festival in the West End.

The second annual Carbon County Harvest Festival was held Friday through Sunday at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert.

Families, along with the vendors, were pleased with the event, according to Carbon County Fair board member Robert Silliman,

“It went great, actually,” Silliman said. “All the vendors were very happy with how things went.”

Silliman added the festival was especially packed on Sunday evening, which featured a junk car race.

“The junk car race went well; the guys certainly had fun,” he said. “There was a good crowd in the stands.”

Sunday also marked a children’s bicycle giveaway, Silliman noted.

“We have four happy kids,” he said. “We need to thank our sponsors, Zimmerman’s Dairy, and Gothard Realty; they’ve been sponsoring them for years on both events, the (Carbon County) Fair and the (Carbon County) Harvest Festival.”

Silliman added there was entertainment by The Mudflaps, The Nashville Music Company and Steel Creek.

Additionally, there was a Kidsfest tent with pumpkin painting and crafts; kids adventure area with rides, bounce houses and game (additional charge applies); The Market Place with crafters and displays; a basket auction; a food court with ethnic food and more; and chain saw woodcarving shows daily.

Kris Kringle Fest

Silliman announced that the Carbon County Fair will host a Kris Kringle Fest at the West End Fairgrounds that will start on Black Friday weekend and continue four consecutive weekends.

“It will be Christmas-oriented,” he said. “Kris Kringle is coming, as long as he has time, but I personally had a conversation with him and he will make time for us.”

Silliman said a walk-through Festival of Lights display, coordinated between himself, Todd Merkel and Dale Greenzweig Jr., is something that will be new to the area as well.

“I feel there is a need for that, so we’re going to try to provide that niche,” he said.

“All we ask is for some public support to hold the event for many years and grow it. I know we’re all excited about it.”

In addition to the walk-through holiday lights display, there will be a sleigh display photo op, food, visits from Kris Kringle himself, crafters, and live performances held at the main stage.