Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival 

September 27-28, 2024

Branch Street, Bridge Street, Heritage Square Park
Arroyo Grande, CA
Free admission, agharvestfestival.com

Friday 4-9 p.m. includes Rotary Fish Fry
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. starts with Parade at 10 a.m.

85th Annual Harvest Festival Parade Saturday 10 a.m.
Parade route: Intersection of Vernon Street & West Branch Street. West Branch Street to Mason Street. Turn right to Nelson Street. Ends at Mason & Poole Street.
Grand Marshals Jack & Jayne Smith

Entertainment & Attractions

• Carnival
• Ag Pavilion
• Pie Eating Contest
• Diaper Derby
• Scarecrow Contest
• Baking Contest
• Petting Zoo
• Pumpkin Patch / Pumpkin Carving
• Cornhole Showdown Tournament
• Bouncy Houses
• Rotary Fish Fry
• Live Music: Classic Rock with Unfinished Business band + Soul Kool band
• Student Dance Performances
• Kids Games
• Ball Drop: Over 2,000 Ping Pong Balls dropped from the top of a fire truck ladder. Closest to marker wins. Kiwanis Club and Boys and Girls Club Ball Drop Fundraiser Saturday at 4 p.m., Heritage Square Park. $5 ball
• South County Historical Society talks Saturday 1, 2 & 3 p.m. at the IOOF Building, free
• Usually has a Whiskerino (beard) contest

Baking, Canning & Pie Competition

No fee to enter contest! You may enter multiple categories.

• Jams & Jellies
• Canning: Veggies
• Breads
• Cakes
• Pies
• Sweet Treats

Paws of Thunder Wiener Dog Races: $10 fee approx., 24 lbs or less, 1+ years of age, 2 team member humans. 2 categories -- looks like or is a dachshund, and any dog less than 25 pounds

Scarecrow Contest: Judged on originality, adherence to the festival theme and quality of work. Ribbons awarded for Most Creative, Best Portrayal of the Theme and Most Humorous.

Diaper Derby
Spelling Bee
Big Ditch Derby
Friday Night Movie
Rotary Fish Fry

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.