# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Harvest Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. We'll be stacking hay bales , popping popcorn 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 carnival but, filled with local farms and businesses. This vibrant community event is produced in partnership with The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz and  the Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Markets.

The festival is located in Lot 16 off of Church street, behind the Downtown Library.

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

Carnival Games ~ Enjoy classic carnival games!

Striker, sponsored by Google

Glitter Tattoos, sponsored by Pacific Cookie Co.

Face Painting, 

Plinko, 

Froggy Fly, sponsored by Game Santa Cruz

Corn Hole & Foosball, sponsored by the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz..

Food ~ Savor delicious fall flavors including churros!

Popcorn, sponsored by Downtown Association of SC

Live Music

Wreath Making ~ Enjoy this fall craft put on by the Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market.

Garden Variety Cheese Farm Animal Meet & Greet ~ Rebecca King brings baby sheep, ewes and chicks for viewing & handling.

Students needing volunteer hours can sign by visiting our website under the work tab.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/harvest-festival/200030445981738
- **Event Categories**: festivals, harvest-festival, carnivals, music, meetups, live-music, art, fine-arts, entertainment, meet-and-greet, farmers-markets
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 63

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Cruz
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Santa Cruz, California
- **lat**: 36.969513983668
- **long**: -122.02476680054
- **full address**: Downtown Santa Cruz, California, 803 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4428, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Harvest Festival being held?
  - **A:** Harvest Festival takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Downtown Santa Cruz, California, 803 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4428, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Harvest Festival?
  - **A:** Harvest Festival is organized by Downtown Santa Cruz.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Harvest Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Cruz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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