Parks Commission Plans Harvestfest With Expanded Events, Chili Cookoff
Pittsfield Parks Commission plans an expanded Harvestfest event on September 17. The commission approved a chili cookoff with 50 dollar, 30 dollar and 20 dollar cash prizes donated by the Giergerich and St.George families, bringing back a pie-eating contest requiring approximately 48 pies, and
Parks & Recreation Commission · Meeting of September 8, 2026
NH PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield Parks Commission plans an expanded Harvestfest event on September 17. The commission approved a chili cookoff with 50 dollar, 30 dollar and 20 dollar cash prizes donated by the Giergerich and St.George families, bringing back a pie-eating contest requiring approximately 48 pies, and purchasing 50 sugar pumpkins for children. Commission members Nicole St.George and Lois Giergerich will lead promotion efforts, reaching out to the Junior Civic League, Pittsfield Post, Historical Society, PYW, PTO and other local organizations to participate.
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