Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival

Mixed

When

September 25–26, 2026 · Fri–Sat

Where

Village of Arroyo Grande / Centennial Park, Arroyo Grande, CA, US · Central Coast

Admission

Free

Cadence

Annually in late September

The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival is an annual tradition in the historic Village of Arroyo Grande, now in its 87th year, honoring the valley's farming roots and small-town spirit. The two-day event features the signature Harvest Festival Parade, scarecrow and baking contests, kids' games, live entertainment, food vendors, and movie night. Held each fall in and around Centennial Park, it draws the surrounding community together to celebrate the harvest season.

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