Join the A.D. Makepeace Company and Old Colony YMCA in celebrating the start of the cranberry harvest at the fourth annual Redbrook HarvestFest on Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The free event will feature scenic wagon rides through the Redbrook community to the adjacent cranberry bogs, for a demonstration of the water harvest and the loading of the cranberries into trucks for delivery to Ocean Spray.  Guests can also learn about dry harvesting and try harvesting berries with an antique scoop.

HarvestFest was founded as a way to introduce neighbors to the cranberry harvest in a fun and educational setting.

The Old Colony YMCA will offer a variety of children's activities including a fall craft table, lawn games, their famous ball pit, healthy eating demonstrations, and membership specials for the South Plymouth Old Colony YMCA at Redbrook opening later this year.

Visitors can paddle a rental kayak on the nearby reservoir to view the cranberry harvest, and the new homes at Redbrook will be open for tours.

Sample cranberry products at the Ocean Spray booth, take a guided nature walk with MassAudubon, shop a variety of vendors, enjoy complimentary face painting by Art on the Spot, watch the birds of prey demonstration, listen to music, and much more.

Admission and parking are free, held rain or shine, some activities may have fees.

For directions and to learn more about the Redbrook community, visit www.RedbrookPlymouth.com.

The event is sponsored by the A.D. Makepeace Company, the world’s largest cranberry grower.