Shining a Spotlight on Jarrell Businesses

by Charlotte Kovalchuk

Jarrell’s First Harvest Street Festival Celebrates Food, Fun, Connections

From bakeries and boutiques to churches and health and fitness businesses, Jarrell's first Harvest Street Festival, Business Expo and Street Dance was an all-day hub for food, fun, community connections, and hidden gem businesses and organizations throughout Jarrell.

Co-hosted by the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center, Jarrell Chamber of Commerce, and Jarrell Friends of the Library, the November event featured live music, a silent auction, games, arts and crafts, and a lively street dance led by Brooks Emerson – a junior at Salado High School – and his band. "This collaborative event brought many businesses, professionals, and community members together to create a successful united event,” Library Director Susan Gregurek says. She also thanks Jarrell Chamber of Commerce President Sherry Smith for her efforts as part of the event's leadership team.

Library Board President Janet Hage adds, "I am so proud to see our community come together and support one another. What a privilege to have opportunities for our youth to give back and serve! This fundraising event does more than raise money, it brings smiles, pride and a sense of family!”