Despite the chill, event still warms the Soule
Katelyn Burns laughs as her son puts on a sheepish face. Photos by Sandy Quadros Bowles 
Soule president Nate Demers takes charge of the grill.
The snuggle is real for the Valleydoll sheep.
Greta Loukos and daughter Tamara, 18 months, enjoy lunch.
Chris King and his daughter Aurelia, 2, in the play area. 
One of the farm's goats checks out the scene. 
From left, Andrew Polese, Lennie Polese, 3, Taylor Polese and Della Polese, 1, are decked out for Halloween. 
Visitors could tour the property via hay ride.
Katelyn Burns laughs as her son puts on a sheepish face. Photos by Sandy Quadros Bowles
Soule president Nate Demers takes charge of the grill.
The snuggle is real for the Valleydoll sheep.
Greta Loukos and daughter Tamara, 18 months, enjoy lunch.
Chris King and his daughter Aurelia, 2, in the play area.
One of the farm's goats checks out the scene.
From left, Andrew Polese, Lennie Polese, 3, Taylor Polese and Della Polese, 1, are decked out for Halloween.
Visitors could tour the property via hay ride.
MIDDLEBORO -- The temperatures may have barely topped the 40s but the harvest fall fair at Soule Homestead Education Center was still a cool experience for those attending.
The annual fair, which was rescheduled to Oct. 17 from its original September date due to stormy conditions, saw 25 percent more ticket sales this year than last, said Nathan Demers , president of Soule Homestead Education Center.
“People are really supportive of us,’’ Demers said of the center which features workshops, events and programs to help preserve the historic property on Soule Street. “It’s an easy organization to support.’’
The day featured hay rides, games, vendors, live music and the chance to interact with the farm’s animals.
Katelyn Burns brought her son Maverik, 21 months, because he “loves animals,’’ she said. So she decided to check out the event despite the weather.
For Chris King, who attended with his daughter Aurelia King, 2, the weather was no issue. “I’m from Vermont’’ originally, he said with a chuckle, so cooler conditions don’t faze him.
“I love community events like this,’’ he said. “It’s good to get together with the community and we like what they do here at Soule. It’s a nice way to spend a Saturday morning.’’
Greta Loukos decided to check out the event with her daughter Tamara, 18 months.
“We’ve never been here before,’’ she said as she enjoyed lunch with her little one. “It’s cute.’’
