Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival 

September 29-30, 2023

2023 Theme: Where Community Grows

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

Friday 4-9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

84th 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.

Entertainment & Attractions

• Carnival
• Ag Pavilion
• Pie Eating Contest
• Diaper Derby
• Petting Zoo
• Pumpkin Patch / Pumpkin Carving
• Cornhole Showdown Tournament
• Bouncy Houses
• Rotary Fish Fry
• Live Music: Classic Rock Odyssey band does rock tributes Saturday 12-3 p.m. at Centennial Park + Unfinished Business, 60s rock & roll
• Student Dance Performances
• Movie Night: Super Mario Bros. on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Heritage Square Park
• SteamTrunk Experience
• 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
• Mini performance of "SpongeBob the Musical" by Central Coast Theatre Company  6:30 p.m. Friday at Rotary Bandstand
• MC is Heidy from "Zumba with Heidy"  at  Rotary Bandstand Gazebo
• 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.