Auburn Community Harvest Festival

October 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Recreation Park
123 Recreation Drive
Auburn, CA
Free, auburnrec.com

Live music with Bam Pow Smash, food vendors Poppy's Sno Biz, Maria's Mexican Tacos, Puckerz Lemonade, Fry Boys, Sweenies Weenies, Old Town Pizza, Sugar Magnolia, Get Dipped, Cousins Maine Lobster and Mini Donut Truck.

giant pumpkin contest, scarecrow contest, arts and crafts booths showcasing local artisans and a costume contest and parade for all ages are part of the fun at the Harvest Festival.  Bring the whole family to this Fall celebration.

 Approx. Schedule and information

• 9:30 a.m. Giant Pumpkin Weighing Begins
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Judging for the Scarecrow Contest  Performance 
• 12:30 p.m. Giant Pumpkin Awards
• 1-4 p. concert
• 1:30 p.m. Costume Parade Gathers at Bocce Courts
• 2 p.m. Costume Parade; Voting on People's Choice Scarecrow Ends
• 3 p.m. Scarecrow Contest Awards
   

There are carnival games and pony rides for kids, food and vendor booths hosted by local nonprofits and Sugar Plump Fairies are out in friendly force for wholesome activities that cater to the entire family. 

ENTERTAINMENT:
Amazing Kids Area
Bounce Houses, climbing wall, rides and much more
Free Live Music
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Food
 
CONTESTS

Giant Pumpkin Contest

$1,000 Grand Prize! Heftiest Pumpkin $1000 | Biggest
2nd Prize $500
3rd Prize $250
4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Prize $100/ea
Placer Grown $500 Bonus

Scarecrow Contest 

$500 top prize for People's Choice
$300 1st place
$200 2nd place
$100 3rd place
$300 Kid Created, People's Choice

SCARECROW CONTEST
Group: Scarecrows created with adult oversight of a group of children (age restriction).
Open: This is for either individual or group creation.
People's Choice: All scarecrows are eligible regardless of category. Public in attendance may vote for their favorite. Top vote getter is the
People's Choice.
CASH PRIZES: Open Winner  $500 | Group/Youth Winner  $100 | People's Choice $500
 
COSTUME CONTEST & PARADE 1 p.m. with parade at 2 p.m.
Prizes (not specified) for best costumes in multiple age groups:
Most Frightening
Best Disney Themed
Best Homemade
Most Original
Best Pet Costume
 

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