The unique sights, sounds and smells of the autumn season in Dowagiac returns to downtown Saturday.

The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fall festival, Under the Harvest Moon, with events and activities taking place throughout Front and Commercial streets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

People will have a chance to check out the products from more than 50 local vendors setting up booths along Front Street, selling everything from food and produce to artwork and handmade crafts, through the festival’s autumn marketplace. Joining the vendors on Front Street will be an assortment of vintage tractors from the Michiana Two-Cylinder Club, as well as modern equipment from Dowagiac’s Ausra Equipment, which will be parked downtown for people to check out.

There will be plenty of family-friendly activities during the festival as well, including children’s crafts at the Dowagiac District Library and Who kNew? Consignment, a petting farm with animals from Dowagiac’s Hidden Acres, a pumpkin decorating workshop hosted by MKSOD and horse drawn wagon rides throughout downtown. Even pets will have a chance to join in the fun, as Dowagiac’s Bow Wow Bakery & Bath hosts its annual Parade of Halloween Hounds costume contest at 11 a.m.

The city will also dedicate the new Orphan Trail mural, created over the summer by Cassopolis’ Ruth Andrews and a team of volunteers on Pennsylvania Avenue., at 1 p.m. during the festival.

For more information about the festival, people may visit DowagiacChamber.com.

The following is a calendar of events:

10 a.m. — Festival officially opens

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. —The Dowagiac District Library hosts a fandom craft making session

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Studio artist Michelle Stambaugh hosts pottery demos at Mud-Luscious

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. —Children’s crafts at Who kNew? Consignment

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Autumn wood sculpting exhibition by Mike Evans

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The Van Dyke Revue performs at the Beckwith Park gazebo

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — MKSOD hosts a children’s pumpkin decorating workshop, open to first 150 children in sixth-grade or younger; supplies provided

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Children’s inflatables, presented by Colby Event Services

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Hot cider, cinnamon ice cream and caramel apples hosted by Caruso’s.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Hidden Acres animal petting farm

10 a.m. 4 p.m. —Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services serving chili

10 a.m. 4 p.m. — Dowagiac Fire Department hosting family tours of the smoke house

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — A horse-drawn wagon giving tours of city

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. —Miss Dowagiac hosting photos and games for children

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Farm display by Ausra Equipment

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Food vendors serving pulled-pork sandwiches, grilled chicken,

ribs, brats and hot dogs, plus elephant ears and kettle corn

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Taste of Michigan Wine & Craft Brew hosted by Wounded

Minnow Saloon on the patio; dollar tastings

11 a.m. — Parade of Halloween Hounds, hosted by Bow Wow Bakery & Bath.

11 a.m. — Cardio Drumming with the COA; supplies provided

11 a.m. — Dowagiac Amazing Race steps off

11 a.m. to 1 p.m — Educational demonstrations at The Dowagiac Area History Museum

11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Street musician Rene Meave performs

11:30 a.m. — Candy Corn Spoon Race at Beckwith Park, for children 5 to 10 years old

Noon to 1 p.m. — Performances by MKSOD’s Positively Dance team

Noon to 3 p.m. —  Decorative candle holder making demonstration at Rosy Tomorrow’s; nominal fee.

1 p.m. — Orphan Train Mural dedication

1 p.m. — Corn Hole Tournament, hosted by Wounded Minnow Saloon; registration required in advance by calling (269) 782-9690