Harvest Season in Full Color 🍂

Harvest Season in Full Color 🍂

Harvest Season in Full Color 🍂

There’s something magical about fall in our small towns. The air turns crisp, the leaves turn to gold and red, and our local shops fill with the spirit of the harvest season. It’s the perfect time to wander the Snowflake Trail, visit our farms, and discover what our artisans and foodie shops have been creating all summer long.

 

Whether you’re picking up hand-poured candles, sampling maple syrups, or stocking up on locally grown produce, every stop is a celebration of community. Farms are bursting with pumpkins and squash, gift shops are stocking cozy finds, and specialty food stores are offering those little extras that make autumn meals memorable.

When you shop small this season, you’re not just buying a product — you’re supporting the heartbeat of our towns. You’re helping farms keep their fields growing, artisans keep crafting, and shops keep their doors open to welcome both neighbors and visitors.

A Harvest-Inspired Recipe: Roasted Maple Buttercup Squash

This dish brings together the best flavors of fall: sweet, savory, and a little bit cozy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 buttercup (or acorn) squash, halved and seeds removed
  • 3 tbsp Hilltop maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Humphrey's Sap Sucker
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Place squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.

  3. Brush with melted butter, drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  4. Roast for 40–50 minutes, until the squash is tender and caramelized around the edges.

  5. Serve warm as a side dish — or scoop it out and mash it for a velvety fall purĂ©e.

Pro tip: Pair it with fresh bread from a local bakery or top it with candied bacon & pecans from a specialty shop for an extra festive touch.

🍁 Save the Date!
As you’re soaking in the harvest season, mark your calendar for the Snowflake Trail — November 8, 9, & 10. It’s the perfect kickoff to the holiday season, with special deals, cozy treats, and plenty of reasons to support local.

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