Harvest Festival

Date and Time

• Saturday, Oct 3, 2026  12pm - 4pm

Location

Details

Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. We'll be throwing up tents, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly, throw-back games and fun activities for all of you. Think of a sweet nook version of county fair meets a school fair but, filled with local farms and businesses. This vibrant community event is produced in partnership with The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz the Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Markets .

The Harvest Festival offers tons of activities for all ages, including:

Carnival Games ~ Enjoy classic carnival games!

• Mechanical Bull Who's gonna try it?
• Wreath Making Station, sponsored by the Santa Cruz Warriors
• Striker,
• Glitter Tattoos, sponsored by Pacific Cookie Co.
• Face Painting, sponsored by Go Ask Alice
• Plinko,
• Froggy Fly, sponsored by Game Santa Cruz
• Corn Hole & Foosball, sponsored by the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz..

Food ~ Savor delicious fall flavors!

• Popcorn, sponsored by Downtown Association of SC
• Churros by La Casa de Churros
• Hummus Heaven
• Greek Food with Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church

Live Music ~ 

Announced soon

Farm animal meet and greet with Garden Variety Cheese ~ Rebecca King brings baby sheep, ewes and chicks for viewing & handling.

Other Vendors ~ 

Queen Tide Vintage

360 Photo Booth with Poser Photo Booth Service

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Westside Water Store

Sunday Outpost

Interested in being a sponsor? CLICK HERE to see sponsor options and email marketing@downtownsantacruz.com to get started.

VOLUNTEERS click here