Hearthstone Gardens Annual Scarecrow Festival coming Oct. 12

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hearthstone Botanical Gardens will be hosting its annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment at the pavilion, including performances by Bridgehaven Performing Arts and the Suwannee Porch Pickers. Among the many fun activities for attendees, there will be blacksmithing demonstrations by Fern Hollow Farm & Forge, an appearance by Bellamy Beaver, and animals from Mystic Jungle. Pony rides, hot dogs and popcorn will also be available. Festivalgoers can look forward to a wide