Harvest Festival
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 12pm - 4pm
Location
Lot 16 and Church Street (behind the Downtown Library)
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 & Faire Experience ~ 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
- Froggy Fly, sponsored by Game Santa Cruz
- Corn Hole & Foosball, sponsored by the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz..
- Farm animal meet and greet with Garden Variety Cheese ~ Rebecca King brings baby sheep, ewes and chicks for viewing & handling.
Food & Beverage~ Savor delicious fall flavors!
- Popcorn, sponsored by Downtown Association of SC
- La Casa de Churros
- Hummus Heaven
- Empanadas La Linda
- Melrose Cafe
- Beer from Sante Adarius Rustic Ales and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
Live Music ~
Rhythm Wranglers
Cayuga Jazz
Additional Vendors
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
City of Santa Cruz Waste Reduction
Interested in becoming a sponsor? CLICK HERE to see sponsor options and email marketing@downtownsantacruz.com to get started.
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