84th Annual Harvest Festival & Parade

The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival (Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2023) is a local favorite that features everything from entertainment to food, a baking contest, games for the kids, movie night and so much more! This family-friendly event hightlights the best of Arroyo Grande and its historical traditions. Come enjoy this two-day event and savor in the small-town love and community spirit that only the Harvest Festival can provide!

Most events take place in the Village of Arroyo Grande by the Centennial Park Gazebo in Olohan Alley and Heritage Square Park.

Friday Events:

5:00 – 8:30 PM- Unfinished Business

6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony 

6:00 PM – Central Coast Theater

7:30 PM – Super Mario Bros. Movie

Saturday Events:

10 AM – Parade

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Music Odyssey 

1 PM – SOPA Dance 

2 PM – Flex Dance

3 PM – Dellos Performing Arts Center

3:45 PM –  Kiwanis Ball Drop from the giant AG Fire Truck

** Heidi Mangiardi of ‘Zumba with Heidi’ will be the MC for the bandstand on Saturday, providing Zumba in between the dance groups. 

Saturday Parade

The 84th Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival Parade will begin at 10 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 and begins at the intersection of Traffic Way at Branch Street.

View event website for more details and complete entertainment schedule including all kids activities!