YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday’s weather of sunny skies and a brisk wind was just right for the Pumpkin Spice Festival at the Freightyard behind Trek Coffee House on Mahoning Avenue.

ShoMore Wright, Trek’s social media and events coordinator, said people enjoy participating in outdoor activities in the fall.

“The community gets excited; they can walk to something and have a positive experience. And people go wild for pumpkin,” she said.

About 15 vendors set up tables to sell everything from cookies to skin care products. A pumpkin patch, face painting station and pop-up library added to the enjoyment

Librarian Rachel Estudante of West Middlesex, Pa., said, “We’re happy that we’re here with local vendors, and who doesn’t like a good coffee shop? Coffee and books go hand in hand.”

There also was a pumpkin bakeoff. Hannah Ferguson of DOPE Cider House and Winery in downtown Youngstown and Luke Politsky of the Youngstown Business Incubator were the lucky judges who got to sample the entries.

The winners were Cynthia Fleece, third place for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread; Harmony Ludgood, second place for Pumpkin Spice Barz; and Sofia Cordova, first place for Pumpkin Tres Leches.

Rachel Trickett of Austintown owns Sunshine Bread. She made an apple bread in the shape of a pumpkin.

Trickett has attended several events at the Freightyard over the past year. She said what keeps her coming back is “the great community. I know what customers will be here and I’m always excited to see them.”

Vel Wall of Krispies by Vel agreed.

“Everyone is super friendly, and good advertising makes for a good market,” she said.

Considering she has traveled as far as Nashville to sell her treats, she also was happy about the 10-minute drive.

Youngstown resident Cris Fellows of Fellows Herb’N Garden and Columbiana resident Cathi RaubCarney of Our Farm Skin Care both attended the Freightyard’s Honey & Lavender Festival in August. They agreed that the event brings out people ready to buy their products. RaubCarney said she has known Trek owner Levi Binsley-Smith since he was in high school.

Dea Gerner of Youngstown, owner of Shadow & Bloom Bakery, said simply, “I just want to spread goodies and good vibes with everyone.”

Youngstown residents Jeff and Kelly Jones have attended Freightyard gatherings before. Jeff likes that “it’s small and not overly crowded,” while Kelly is happy to “do a little shopping.” She added, “I like their coffee and all their special flavors.”

Jennifer Emmons is not from the neighborhood. She and her mother, Mary Ann Ptashnik, are from Washington, Michigan, 35 miles north of Detroit. Emmons’s son Charlie is a hockey player for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and they came here to see him play against the Youngstown Phantoms.

Emmons was looking for something to do and saw an advertisement in her hotel lobby. She said she was enjoying herself and made a few purchases.

Wright said in addition to Trek’s in-house roasted coffees and blended teas, they host events such as the Espresso Yourself poetry reading and an Oct. 19 acoustic concert with Danny McMaster. She added that they are always looking for pop-up vendors to collaborate.

Wright stressed the importance of working with local businesses. She said it is not just about making money, but more importantly, “Vendors want a relationship with the community.”