Get Ready for a Day of Fun, Music, and Fall Festivities!

Harvest Festival is just around the corner on Saturday, October 5th, and while the souvenir bags and vendor spaces have officially sold out, there’s still plenty to enjoy at this year’s 20th celebration in Clear Lake! No supporter pass? No problem, you don’t need one to shop the outdoor vendor market, groove to the live music, or simply soak in the fall vibes.

Already purchased your souvenir bag with official tasting glass? Awesome! You may pick your bags up on Thursday/Friday, October 3rd/4th at the Chamber office or on Saturday, October 5th at the Lakeview Room from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are also invited to participate in the grape stomp and receive free hayrack rides – just show your Harvest Festival supporter pass.  Plus enjoy all of the goodies in your souvenir bag including an exclusive coupon book, and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree!

Missed the deadline to order bags or are now unable to attend? We will have a board posted at the info booth on Harvest Festival where you can connect with others to buy/sell souvenir bags.

Here’s what you can look forward to on Saturday, October 5th throughout downtown Clear Lake:

Shopping & Music for Everyone
Explore the huge outdoor vendor and farmers market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main Avenue. All are welcome to browse the variety of local goods, crafts, and seasonal produce from our talented vendors and food trucks. Be sure to pop in to our downtown brick & mortar stores who have special fall displays, amazing products and the hometown service you expect.  And while you’re shopping, enjoy live music throughout the day. In addition to the festival bands sponsored by Hogan-Hansen, NTI, LTD., Rookies, Seven’s, Tap’d, Bergland + Cram, Gyro Place, Farmers State Bank, Clear Lake Storage Depot, Dean Snyder Construction, and First Citizens Bank, check out these awesome local performances:

  • Festival Main Stage (4th St. & Main Ave.) – Gen X Jukebox 12-4 p.m.
  • Festival Stage (5th St. & Main Ave.) – Last Minute Combo 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Nova Jazz 1:30-4 p.m.
  • Elly’s – The Sweet Nuthins 2-6 p.m.
  • Lady of the Lake – The Mockingbirds 12-4 p.m.
  • TAP’d – Bradford Johnson at 10 a.m., Jared Benson at 3 p.m., and Jake Schrodt at 9 p.m.
  • VFW – Jarno Solo 7-10 p.m.

Whether you’re strolling through the market or looking for a place to sit back and enjoy some tunes, there’s live music throughout downtown.

A Day Full of Activities
The festival kicks off at 9 a.m. with the Champagne 5K Fun Run/Walk/Wag/Stroll, and from there, the fun doesn’t stop! Hayrides, food trucks, a fall photo opportunity and contests like the Salsa Contest and Grape Stomp Competition are lined up for a day filled with tons of fall fun.

Sip and Savor
From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., raise your official tasting glass to join in the wine, beer, and spirits sampling along Main Avenue. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with local flavors and cheer. One lucky supporter will win a $500 shopping spree! Stay tuned to our event page for sample locations and tasting menus.

Plenty of Fall Fun to Go Around
Whether you’re competing in the salsa contest, cheering on the grape stompers, or just taking in the atmosphere, the 20th Harvest Festival is shaping up to be a perfect fall day with so much to experience and enjoy!