Harvest Festival

Recreation Harvest Festival Venue: Cedar Rose Park Address: 1300 Rose St, Berkeley, CA 94702 Open in map Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11:00am - 4:00pm Add to Calendar Google Yahoo! Outlook.com Office.com iCal Join us for the City of Berkeley’s annual Harvest Festival , a free community celebration of the Fall season featuring live music, family activities, and fun for all ages.

Spend the day at Cedar Rose Park enjoying live entertainment, interactive activities, food contests, and community booths hosted by City departments and local organizations. The festival also features a seed swap and a variety of hands-on experiences for children and adults alike.

Kids can soar down the zipline, test their skills on the rock climbing wall, bounce in giant inflatables, create scarecrows, decorate pumpkins, and win prizes at carnival games in the Kids Zone . Younger children can enjoy the Tot Zone , featuring a small jumper, sandbox, arts and crafts, and face painting.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax with family and friends, and enjoy live music throughout the day. Food trucks will be on-site offering a variety of delicious food and beverage options.

Getting to the festival is easy. Cedar Rose Park is accessible via AC Transit Route 52 and is just a short walk from North Berkeley BART .

Free bike valet service will also be available for those arriving by bicycle. We look forward to celebrating the season with you at this beloved Berkeley tradition!

Volunteers We’re looking for volunteers ages 12 and up to assist with setup, activity stations, contests, and cleanup. It’s a great way to earn service hours, meet neighbors, and support a fun, family-friendly event.

All volunteers must sign up in advance. Same-day registration will not be available.

Food Contest Register for the Food Contest and show off your best homemade creations! Registration is free, and entries will be accepted from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, with judging at 12:00 pm.

Categories include: Best Cookies Best Cucumber Pickle Best Gluten-free Baked Good Best Homegrown Fruit Best Homegrown Vegetable Best Jame and Jelly Best Pesto/Sauce Best Pie Best Salsa Best Savory Bread Bring your best, and you just might take home bragging rights! Artists' TBA Contact For questions or to request an accessibility accommodation, please email [email protected]