SARANAC LAKE — The second annual High Peaks Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Hotel Saranac and Berkley Green.

The harvest festival is a celebration of fall in the region, and the kickoff to the Saranac Lake Farmers Market moving from Riverside Park to Hotel Saranac for the winter months. The farmers market will take place outside at Hotel Saranac beginning at 10 a.m.

Beginning at noon, Berkeley Green will welcome vendors and exhibitors, food trucks, local beverage producers and food purveyors. Activities will take place throughout the afternoon including balloon sculptures, pumpkin decorating and a bounce house for kids. The fire department will have a truck stationed at the event so that children can learn about the equipment and experience the thrill of sitting in the driver’s seat.

Live music begins at 1 p.m. featuring The Midnight Stargazers. The band will share its blend of classic country, country folk, cosmic country and country rock. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Local brewery Hex and Hop Brewing, along with Adirondack Mobile Bar, will be on-site at Berkley Green, while Gristmill Distillery will be offering its products at its location in the farmers market. Food trucks, including Mountain Munchies, Waffle Cabin and Mountain Chef will be serving sandwiches, soups and waffles.

Katrina Glynn, Saranac Lake community development director, said organizers have built on the success of last years’ event.

“The festival brings food, beverages, art, music and local crafts together in a celebration of the season,” she said. “Visitors will be able to speak with artisan vendors, savor farm-fresh bites, sip seasonal craft drinks and enjoy live performances throughout the day. When you add in the gorgeous fall colors in the background, it’s everything we love about fall in the Adirondacks.”

The harvest festival will be hosted rain or shine. In the event of rain, the event will take place at Hotel Saranac. Additional details can be found at saranacLake.com/events.