Seven-year-old Olivia Peno was so excited about the bag of flower seeds she got during a garden activity that she did a quick happy dance for her mother.
Peno was one of many gleeful children who took advantage of numerous family actitivies during the Ninth Annual Pocopson Founders Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27. And although organizers would have preferred fewer clouds, the youngsters radiated more than enough sunshine to compensate for Mother Nature’s failing.
Mason jars, checkered tablecloths, hay bales, mums, burlap and a bevy of farm animals filled a large portion of Pocopson Park, helping to accentuate this year's theme: “Harvesting a Great Community.”
Scott and Molly Roberts, relative newcomers to Pocopson Township, attended for the second time with 2-year-old Asher and 18-month-old Vivienne. They said the event was but one of many experiences that reinforced their decision to move to the area about a year ago. “This is a great place to live,” said Molly Roberts.
Eileen Peno agreed. She’s been a Founders Day regular, accompanied by 18-month-old Declan, 7-year-old Olivia, and 9-year-old Alex. “We come every year,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun.”
Karen Cresta, a co-chair of the event along with chair Colleen McKinney and co-chair Christine Hagen, estimated that about 1,000 people attended the event, an impressive number considering that both the Pope and the Eagles provided competition.
“The hay wagon has been full for every ride,” she said, adding that Bingo under the big tent and the apple cider donut-eating contest also proved popular.
Most children sported face-painting and spent time in the bounce house. Adults had an opportunity to peruse the wares of numerous vendors and sit and enjoy the music provided by Josh Komorowski and the Sons of Thunder band.
Cresta said the event takes the better part of a year to organize. She said she, McKinney, and Hagen would have a few months free from Founders Day chores before meeting in January, at which point they’ll decide whether to continue their tradition.
“Overall, it’s all about the kids’ having a great time,” she said. “I definitely think we accomplished that this year.”
Dave Lichter, a Pocopson Elementary teacher and accomplished photographer, said he has participated as a vendor for a number of years, selling photographs and notecards. He said sales were down this year, but he still enjoyed the atmosphere.
“It’s a great event,” Lichter said. “I’ll definitely be back next year.”
Longtime Pocopson Township Supervisor Georgia Brutscher also deemed Founders Day a success, especially the foxhunting. “Did you see the Radnor Hunt?” she asked. “That was really impressive.”
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