Harvest Festival Returning To Alameda County Fairgrounds

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA — It was announced Monday that the Pleasanton Harvest Festival is returning to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, October 25-27.

Featuring more than 24,000 American handmade and embellished gifts, the Harvest Festival is known as the West Coast’s largest indoor arts and crafts show and is ranked as one of the top craft shows in the country, according to event organizers.

“What makes our event so unique is all the incredible artists who exhibit with us,” said show owner Nancy Glenn. “We have hundreds of talented, creative individuals who produce things that you will never see in any mall or big box retail store. When you visit the Harvest Festival, you know you are really supporting small, independent crafters.”

Over 250 artisans, crafters and makers will fill the fairgrounds to showcase items including original art, jewelry, ceramics, woodturnings, clothing, photography, specialty foods, toys, decor and much more.

Throughout the day, the Harvest Festival will also feature live music and entertainment on its outdoor stage. Comedic duo Scotty and Trink will be onstage with their juggling routines, while the Fargo Brothers will perform classic rock. There are also strolling entertainers, such as Frankenstein on Stilts, who will be roaming the fairgrounds and interacting with guests as they shop.

Families will be able to stop for a photo-op in the pumpkin patch and take part in the hands-on KidZone, which will feature Halloween themed make-and-take arts and crafts projects from local ceramics studio Color Me Mine.

The Pleasanton Harvest Festival will welcome Open Heart Kitchen and Tri Valley Haven as its new, non-profit partner. The Harvest Festival will help these two organizations by hosting a food drive onsite, as well as providing them with half of the proceeds from all shopping bag sales. Anyone who brings a non-perishable food donation to the event will receive $2 off any adult or senior admission.

What: The Pleasanton Harvest Festival

When: October 25-27, 2019

Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds (4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton)

Hours: Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tickets: Adults: $9; Seniors (62+) & Military: $7; Youth (13-17): $4; 12 & Under: Free (Tickets valid for re-entry)

Info: Visit www.harvestfestival.com or call (925)392-7300