On the evening of October 29th, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, the first annual Made On the Main Line festival transformed Narberth Park into a lively, engaging hub. Lower Merion Township residents of all ages came together to hear talented student performers, play games at student-run booths, and simply just enjoy the atmosphere. The clear blue skies and the vibrant fall foliage surrounding the park only added to the magic of the night.

The music, organized by the Harriton Student Council, brought about a wonderful energy that never seized to excite the crowd. A wide variety of student bands, as well as solo acts, covered several genres of music, bringing in a substantial audience that surrounded an illuminated gazebo. This gazebo served as the stage for the performers and, appropriately, was the focal point of the occasion.

From heavy metal renditions of “Too Many Puppies”, to a crowd surfing rapper, there was never a dull moment.  The musical variety demonstrated by the performers speaks greatly to the passion and talent present in the Lower Merion Community.

But it was not only the music that made the event so sensational- the multitude of food booths and carnival games set up around the park offered something for everyone. Where food was concerned, there seemed to be endless options.

One could pick from baked goods, snow cones, hot chocolate, cotton candy, and even fare from the coveted “PB and Jams” food truck run by Harriton’s very own, Ms. Gibson. Carnival games included “Guess the Number”, a pumpkin Ring Toss, face painting, and many other activities which delighted both toddlers and adults alike.

The proceeds generated by the event went to a variety of causes through Harriton’s Student Council, Witness Inspire Act club, and BuildOn.

Among these were donations for Haiti, which was greatly impacted by Hurricane Matthew and is struggling to repair the extreme damages. The bake sale funds went to “Students Helping Students”, a newly formed club that paired Harriton with a low-income school in the area where students do activities with younger children and help high schoolers with college applications and tutoring. The “Starfish Project” had a booth as well, providing kids with a painting activity that spread awareness about the group’s goal to promote community service in young children.

Overall, Made On the Main Line was a definite success in bringing together the community for a positive common purpose. The future of the festival is looking bright, and as Rachel Brown, a Harriton student, correctly put it, “This can only get better and better!”