Santa Cruz, CA – Sept 18, 2025 – Join us for the 2nd annual Harvest Festival on October 4th from 12-4pm on Church Street between Cedar and Center Streets. This vibrant community event is produced in partnership with the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market and sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
The Harvest Festival offers a delightful array of activities for the whole family, including:
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Carnival Games: Enjoy classic carnival games like Dunk Tank*, Striker, Glitter Tattoos, Face Painting, Plinko, Froggy Fly, Corn Hole, and Foosball.
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Food: Savor delicious fall flavors with popcorn, elote, The Penny Ice Creamery, Dos Hermanos Pupusas and more food vendors to be announced soon!
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Live Music: Experience the lively sounds of local musicians, including the Rhythm Rangellers
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Wreath Making: FREE fruity, foodie wreath making with the Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets. Arrange foraged foliage, dried fruit and flowers, bring a the sweetness of fall into your home.
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Farm Stands: Buy pumpkins and support the SC High girls basketball team at Rodoni. Make dried flower garlands with Live Earth and pick up some strawberries, tomatoes and preserves. Decorate pumpkins with Sea to Sky.
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Sky Farm.*Dunk Tank proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.
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Petting Zoo: One of the highlights of last year returns. Garden Variety Cheeses will be bringing by some barn yard buddies.
The Harvest Festival is a celebration of community, a chance to come together and appreciate the simple joys of the season. Bring your family and friends to enjoy live music, delicious food, fun games, and enjoy a vibrant day in Downtown Santa Cruz.
“The Harvest Festival is truly a community-based event. By highlighting local farmers and supporting organizations like the Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Market Match program, we’re fostering a sense of connection and giving back to our community. I’m particularly excited about the Dunk Tank fundraiser, as it’s a wholesome yet silly way to make an impact.” – Shiri Gradek, Director of Marketing & Events
Event Details:
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Date: October 4th
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Time: 12-4pm
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Location: Parking Lot 16 and Church Street at Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
For more information, please visit https://downtownsantacruz.com/do/harvest-festival or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
About the Downtown Santa Cruz Association
The Downtown Santa Cruz Association is a non-profit business organization dedicated to promoting a vibrant downtown experience for residents and visitors. Our downtown includes hundreds of businesses! Learn more at www.DowntownSantaCruz.com
